There once lived some friends far away on the coast, who tried to fit in but were different to most…

Now available to buy as a complete book and finger puppet set, ‘Sidney Seagull Starts the Stomp’, ‘The Famous Fins of Florence Fish’ and ‘The Curious Case of Claudius Crab’ make up the Coastal Trilogy written by Emma Pickles and illustrated by Susannah Garrod. Completing the set and enhancing your child’s Storytime experience with The Puppet Company seagull, fish and crab finger puppets.

“There is something quite magical about owning and using a puppet or toy from The Puppet Company (R). Their products capture the essence of what makes a really fine toy as they allow the user to be creative, to entertain and above all – have fun!”

The Coastal Trilogy are a delightful set of rhyming children’s books which tell the stories of Sidney, Florence and Claude. They are lovely stories for pre-school younger children to listen to and engage with the beautiful illustrations. Slightly older children will enjoy reading along with a parent, care giver or teacher. Perfect books that grow with your child whilst delivering a beautifully subtle moral message of difference, diversity and inclusion.

• Book Format: Square 21 x 21cm.
• Book Finish: Paperback / Matt
• Book recommended Age: Children 3 – 8 yrs (EYFS, KS1 & KS2)
• Set includes: 1 copy of ‘Sidney Seagull Starts the Stomp’, 1 copy of ‘ The Famous Fins of Florence Fish’ and 1 copy of ‘The Curious Case of Claudius Crab’.

• Finger puppets suitable for children aged12 months & above.
• Finger access is located at the base of the puppets.
• Finger puppets conform to EN71, carry the BTHA Lion Mark, meet the ASTM toy safety regulations.
• Finger puppet dimensions are 6 x 6 x 13cm, 6 x 6 x 13cms, and 12 x 10 x 4cm respectively.
• Set includes: 1 The Puppet Company (R) Seagull finger puppet, 1 The Puppet Company (R) Bird Finger puppet & 1 The Puppet Company (R) Fish Finger puppet.

Your character books will be wrapped in a co-ordinating light blue tissue paper and sealed with a Gull & Buoy sticker, a complimentary blue paper gift bag with twist handle will also be enclosed with your order.