Puppets, Dolls & Jellycat Soft Toys
Stories start with a character. Discover hand puppets, finger puppets, classic theatre figures, soft fabric dolls and Jellycat plush favourites - chosen for real play, storytelling and gifting.
Hand Puppets
Choose from expressive “talking” characters to lifelike animals. They work well for storytime, role play, and proper puppet shows.
Finger Puppets
Small enough to take anywhere, fun enough to start a story in seconds. Brilliant for travel, party bags and classroom moments.
Jellycat Soft Toys
Soft plush animals and quirky characters with instant personality. Great for gifting and everyday cuddles.
Dolls
Soft fabric dolls for caring play, everyday routines and gentle storytelling - comforting companions that become part of the day.
Punch & Judy Puppets
Classic glove-puppet theatre characters with bold personalities and real stage presence - made for lively, audience-friendly storytelling.
The Little Mole (Krtek)
Meet Mole and friends — hand and finger puppets from the beloved Czech animated classic. They're great for gentle storytelling and playful adventures.
Why shop with Daliono?
- Specialist selection: a selected range focused on storytelling, play and quality.
- Trusted brands: well-known makers across puppets, dolls and plush characters.
- For families and educators: great for home play, nurseries, schools and group storytelling.
- Gift-friendly favourites: easy-to-love characters for birthdays, new babies and “just because”.
Trusted brands we love
Explore favourites such as Living Puppets, Folkmanis, The Puppet Company, Sterntaler, HABA, beleduc, munabo, Rubens Barn, Joyk and Jellycat - each with its own style, from expressive performance puppets to gentle comfort dolls.
Choose a character, then let the story grow
The best puppet and doll moments are usually simple: a character that listens, a quick question, a tiny scene at the kitchen table. Pick one that makes you smile and it becomes surprisingly easy to tell stories, practise conversation and create routines that children actually enjoy.
For storytelling, learning and everyday connection
Puppet and doll play supports language, confidence and social skills in a natural way - because children learn best when it feels like play. Whether you’re reading together at home or leading group activities, a well-chosen character can help everyone join in.
A specialist shop for puppets, dolls and plush characters
From hand puppets and finger puppets to Punch & Judy theatre figures, soft fabric dolls and Jellycat plush toys - our collection is built around one idea: characters that invite real interaction. Browse by category, choose your favourites, and bring stories to life in your own way.