Buy the toys and paint them up to look real.   You might also need to add bits and pieces to them like strings.  That would be your best bet.  You can sometimes find instruments via doll stores on the internet but it is hit and miss.

That is really great.  So happy to see this.  That also happens to be one of my all time favorite songs.

First off I am thankful for the members here at Puppets and Stuff that have made it the site I had always envisioned.   With out you all it would simply be a website page with pretty colors on it.

I am thankful for my family both personal and extended. 

I am also blessed to have consistent work that keeps my tummy full and keeps me out of trouble. 

WHooo Hoooo!  Way to go! Very fun.

Thank you everyone! 

Ah man I missed it!  Happy Birthday Billy!

Cool! How did you keep the shape of the back shell?  Is there a 1" foam support that rest against their back?

What a riot!  I love them.  Lots of character in those mices!

If you can find a way to contact the author direct then that is the best way to go. You might be surprised how many are more then happy to have you adapt their book into a puppet play. If you can't find a way to contact the author direct then shoot for the publisher.  

StoneLion Puppet Theatre that I worked with has done several adaptations of children books and the authors have been quite involved in the process even coming to premier performances and helping with the script.  If your "client" base is the school system then it is to some advantage to them to have you be presenting their stories often. Here is the link to one of the shows that StoneLion adapted. http://stonelionpuppets.org/shows/index.php?s=12 Actually if you wanted to contact Heather, the Artistic Director and founder of StoneLion, I am sure she would be happy to chat about here experience with the process.

We are here when you need us or want to show off your work!  Congrats on the new addition.... puppies can be soooo much fun.... well and messy.