Customer Favourites: The Puppets Families Love Most

Choosing a puppet isn't always easy

One of the questions I am asked most often is simple: “Which puppets do children actually like?”

After twenty years running Mimitoys and, more recently, Puppets Ireland, I have learned that there is rarely one correct answer. Different children are drawn to different characters, and sometimes the puppet that adults expect to be the favourite is quickly forgotten while another becomes part of everyday play.

Great value for younger children

For many families, the journey starts with the First Puppets collection.

These are among the most affordable puppets on the website and are often chosen as birthday gifts or as a first introduction to imaginative play.

Soft, colourful and easy to use, they are particularly popular with younger children who enjoy acting out stories and creating their own adventures.

Sesame Street favourites never go out of style

There is something timeless about Sesame Street.

The Sesame Street puppet collection continues to be one of the most popular ranges for families looking for a special gift.

Characters such as Elmo and Cookie Monster are recognised across generations, and many parents enjoy introducing children to the same characters they loved themselves.

Creating a stage at home

Sometimes, the puppet is only part of the story.

The puppet theatres have become increasingly popular with families who want to create a space for imaginative play at home.

A theatre quickly transforms a living room into a stage where children can perform, experiment and invent stories of their own.

Why families still choose puppets

In a world full of screens, puppets offer something refreshingly simple.

They encourage conversation, creativity and shared play. There are no batteries to charge and no instructions to follow.

Instead, children bring their own ideas and personalities to the game.

That, perhaps, explains why puppets continue to be chosen by so many families year after year.

Browse the collections of First Puppets, Sesame Street puppets and puppet theatres to discover some of the favourites enjoyed by families across Ireland.

Myriam Doyle - September 2026

My name is Myriam and I have created Puppets Ireland. Puppets Ireland is an Irish specialist supplier of quality puppets for teachers, therapists, libraries, early-years professionals and families. Alongside a carefully curated puppet collection, I share practical ideas, real-life case studies and free resources to inspire learning, communication, emotional expression and imaginative play.