--- product_id: 349458375 title: "40353 Puppets & Plush - Puppets" brand: "melissa & doug" price: "SAR 166" currency: SAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/349458375-40353-puppets-and-plush-puppets store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # 38cm hand-and-rod puppet Removable chef’s coat & accessories Ambidextrous wooden arm rod 40353 Puppets & Plush - Puppets **Brand:** melissa & doug **Price:** SAR 166 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎭 Bring stories to life with Chef Al Dente – your new creative sidekick! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 40353 Puppets & Plush - Puppets by melissa & doug - **How much does it cost?** SAR 166 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/349458375-40353-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 premium materials to withstand endless storytelling sessions - • **Chef’s Authentic Look:** Removable traditional chef’s coat, scarf, and floppy hat for immersive role-play - • **Lefty or Righty Friendly:** Detachable wooden rod fits either hand for seamless puppeteering - • **Master the Art of Puppetry:** 38cm hand-and-rod design lets you control mouth and gestures with ease - • **Boost Creativity & Connection:** Encourages imagination, vocabulary growth, and emotional exploration ## Overview Melissa & Doug’s 38cm Chef Al Dente hand-and-rod puppet features removable chef attire and an ambidextrous wooden rod for expressive play. Designed to enhance creativity, vocabulary, and emotional skills, this durable plush puppet is perfect for kids aged 3 to 6 seeking engaging, imaginative fun. ## 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. ## 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 | |---------------|-------| | Age Range Description | Kid | | Asin | B08497C89Y | | Best Sellers Rank | #41,944 in Toys (See Top 100 in Toys) #55 in Hand Puppets | | Brand Name | Melissa & Doug | | Character | Chef | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,550) 4.7 out of 5 stars | | Included Components | Hand puppet, Detachable Rod | | Is Assembly Required | No | | Item Dimensions | 39.4 x 15.2 x 12.7 centimeters | | Item Type Name | Plush Animals | | Manufacturer | Spin Master | | Manufacturer Maximum Age Months | 72 | | Manufacturer Minimum Age Months | 36.0 | | Manufacturer Part Number | 40353 | | Material Type | Wood | | Model Number | 40353 | | Number Of Pieces | 2 | | Set Name | Al Dente | | Size | One Size | | Sub Brand | melissa | | Theme | Animal, Tv Show | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Upc | 000772403535 681147004214 | ## 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 ![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 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Marioneta Chef *by on Reviewed in Mexico 10 June 2023* Excelente calidad ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Impressive *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 11 June 2023* Was really impressed with the quality better then I expected, son has been having a lot of enjoyment playing with it ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Super kul *by on Reviewed in Sweden 30 December 2024* Mitt barnbarn älskar när jag leker med honom och kocken ## Frequently Bought Together - Melissa & Doug 40353 Puppets & Plush - Puppets - Jeffy Hand Puppets for Kid Jeffy's Classmates JR Hand Puppet Toys to Role Play Cute Cartoon Puppets for Adults Kids Interactive Performance Storytelling(Dad） - Jakeei 2 Pack 16 inch Puppet Handles Arm Control Rod Metal Puppet Stick Accessory for Small and Large Puppets --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/349458375-40353-puppets-and-plush-puppets](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/349458375-40353-puppets-and-plush-puppets) --- *Product available on Desertcart Saudi Arabia* *Store origin: SA* *Last updated: 2026-07-26*