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product_id: 349458375
title: "Melissa & Doug 40353 Puppets & Plush - Puppets"
brand: "melissa & doug"
price: "€ 55.84"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Melissa & Doug"
url: https://www.desertcart.nl/products/349458375-melissa-and-doug-40353-puppets-and-plush-puppets
store_origin: NL
region: Netherlands
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# Removable traditional chef’s coat & accessories Ambidextrous wooden arm rod for dynamic gestures 38cm hand-and-rod chef puppet Melissa & Doug 40353 Puppets & Plush - Puppets

**Brand:** melissa & doug
**Price:** € 55.84
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 👨‍🍳 Bring stories to life with Chef Al Dente – where imagination meets the stage!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Melissa & Doug 40353 Puppets & Plush - Puppets by melissa & doug
- **How much does it cost?** € 55.84 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nl](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/349458375-melissa-and-doug-40353-puppets-and-plush-puppets)

## Best For

- melissa & doug enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted melissa & doug brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Durable & Timeless:** Crafted with top-quality materials designed to withstand endless performances and inspire generations.
- • **Chef’s Authentic Look:** Includes removable chef’s coat, scarf, and floppy hat for that picture-perfect culinary vibe.
- • **Lefty or Righty Friendly:** Wooden rod attaches to either hand, making it perfect for all puppeteers.
- • **Master the Art of Puppetry:** Manipulate mouth and expressions with one hand, gesture with the other for immersive storytelling.
- • **Boost Creativity & Connection:** Encourages vocabulary growth, dexterity, imagination, and emotional exploration through play.

## Overview

Melissa & Doug’s 38cm Chef Al Dente puppet features removable traditional chef attire and an ambidextrous wooden arm rod, enabling dynamic hand-and-rod puppetry. Designed to foster creativity, vocabulary, and fine motor skills, this durable, high-quality puppet is perfect for young storytellers aged 3 to 6 seeking engaging, imaginative play.

## Description

What's for dinner? Just ask Chef Al Dente, dressed in a traditional chef’s coat, scarf, and floppy hat, for the special of the day! Young puppeteers can use one hand to open and close the 38cm puppet’s mouth and change expressions, and the other hand to use the removable wooden rod to make the mustachioed chef gesture. Top-quality materials and realistic details make this puppet a playmate that will stand up to the test of time. Puppet play is a wonderful way to make connections and to explore feelings and new perspectives. It helps build vocabulary, dexterity, imagination, and creativity! Detachable rod is suitable for lefties or righties.

Review: Excelente calidad
Review: Was really impressed with the quality better then I expected, son has been having a lot of enjoyment playing with it

## Features

- Beautifully crafted 38cm hand-and-rod chef puppet
- Removable clothing includes traditional chef’s coat, scarf, floppy hat
- Use one hand to manipulate the puppet's mouth and facial expressions, and the other to gesture with the removable wooden arm rod; rod attaches to either of the puppet’s hands, and is suitable for lefty or righty puppeteers
- Puppet play is a wonderful way to make connections, explore feelings and new perspectives, help build vocabulary, dexterity, imagination, and creativity

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08497C89Y |
| Assembly Required | No |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #8,026 in Toys ( See Top 100 in Toys ) #10 in Hand Puppets |
| Color | Multicoloured |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,535) |
| Date First Available | 28 July 2020 |
| Educational Objective(s) | Develop creativity, fine motor skills and imagination |
| Item model number | 40353 |
| Language | Italian |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 36 months - 6 years |
| Material Type(s) | Wood |
| Number of Puzzle Pieces | 2 |
| Product Dimensions | 39.37 x 15.24 x 12.7 cm; 280 g |
| material_composition | -- Other -- |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Melissa & Doug
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 39.4 x 15.2 x 12.7 centimeters
- **Material:** Wood
- **Size:** One Size
- **Theme:** Animal, Tv Show

## Images

![Melissa & Doug 40353 Puppets & Plush - Puppets - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61L0pTLV3IL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by S***A on 10 June 2023*

Excelente calidad

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by L***A on 11 June 2023*

Was really impressed with the quality better then I expected, son has been having a lot of enjoyment playing with it

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by J***N on 30 December 2024*

Mitt barnbarn älskar när jag leker med honom och kocken

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*Product available on Desertcart Netherlands*
*Store origin: NL*
*Last updated: 2026-02-25*