The Grand Little Theater of Puppets is a tabletop puppet theater inspired by the European toy theaters that were popular in the 19th century. The Grand Little Theater has the charm of the toy theaters of the past, but it adds a new magic of functionality and playfulness that is sure to delight children and adults alike. The charming rod marionette puppets are simple to operate, yet offer plenty of animation for dramatic performances. After the show, the theater folds flat for easy transport and storage. The Grand Little Theater of Puppets is sure to delight children and adults alike. It comes with Hansel and Gretel puppets and scenery book. Additional story sets and Shadow Puppet Accessory Pack is sold separately.

The charming rod marionette puppets are simple to operate, yet offer plenty of animation for dramatic performances. After the show, the theater folds flat for easy transport and storage. Five puppets are included.

The beautifully illustrated scenery book, with its pop-up features, becomes the set for the stage. Simply flip the page and you have changed the set for the next scene.

The Shadow Puppet Accessory Pack easily converts the theater into an enchanting shadow puppet theater. This art form originated in China and Indonesia hundreds of years ago. Although these shadow puppets have fairly simple forms, in the hands of a puppeteer, they come to life to excite and entertain audiences. They are cleverly accented with exciting color and constructed with tough poly-plastic, and the moving parts bring them to life. Use a simple desk lamp (not included) as a light source.

Additional story sets sold separately. Included is a shadow screen panel, 10 shadow puppets and props for three stories — The Gingerbread Man, The Little Red Hen and Old McDonald.