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product_id: 389195060
title: "Melissa & Doug 40353 Puppets & Plush - Puppets"
brand: "melissa & doug"
price: "¥18640"
currency: JPY
in_stock: true
category: "Melissa & Doug"
url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/389195060-melissa-and-doug-40353-puppets-and-plush-puppets
store_origin: JP
region: Japan
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# Removable traditional chef outfit Dual-hand control with detachable rod 38cm lifelike chef puppet Melissa & Doug 40353 Puppets & Plush - Puppets

**Brand:** melissa & doug
**Price:** ¥18640
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 👨‍🍳 Bring stories to life with Chef Al Dente—where creativity meets charisma!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Melissa & Doug 40353 Puppets & Plush - Puppets by melissa & doug
- **How much does it cost?** ¥18640 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/389195060-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

- • **A Timeless Playmate:** At 38cm, this puppet is the perfect size for engaging puppet shows that spark social connection and imaginative role-play.
- • **Authentic Chef Style:** Dressed in a classic chef’s coat, scarf, and floppy hat for an instantly recognizable and charming character.
- • **Master the Art of Puppetry:** Manipulate mouth and expressions with one hand, gesture with the detachable wooden rod in the other—perfect for lefties and righties alike.
- • **Boost Creativity & Communication:** Encourages vocabulary growth, emotional exploration, and dexterity—ideal for young professionals nurturing future leaders.
- • **Durable, High-Quality Craftsmanship:** Made with premium materials designed to withstand hours of imaginative play and storytelling.

## Overview

Melissa & Doug’s 38cm Chef Al Dente hand-and-rod puppet features removable traditional chef attire and a detachable wooden rod for versatile, ambidextrous control. Crafted from premium materials, this puppet fosters imaginative play, emotional intelligence, and vocabulary development, making it a durable and engaging companion for children aged 3 to 6.

## 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 |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08497C89Y |
| Age Range Description | Kid |
| Best Sellers Rank | #45,076 in Toys ( See Top 100 in Toys ) #59 in Hand Puppets |
| Brand Name | Melissa & Doug |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (812) |
| 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 Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Number of Pieces | 2 |
| Set Name | Al Dente |
| Size | One Size |
| Sub Brand | melissa |
| Theme | Animal, Tv Show |
| UPC | 000772403535 681147004214 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| character | Chef |

## 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.

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*Store origin: JP*
*Last updated: 2026-08-25*