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product_id: 389195060
title: "Melissa & Doug 40353 Puppets & Plush - Puppets"
brand: "melissa & doug"
price: "€ 142.70"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
category: "Melissa & Doug"
url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/389195060-melissa-and-doug-40353-puppets-and-plush-puppets
store_origin: GR
region: Greece
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# Removable traditional chef’s outfit Ambidextrous wooden rod for gestures 38cm lifelike chef puppet Melissa & Doug 40353 Puppets & Plush - Puppets

**Brand:** melissa & doug
**Price:** € 142.70
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 👨‍🍳 Bring stories to life with Chef Al Dente – where imagination meets mastery!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Melissa & Doug 40353 Puppets & Plush - Puppets by melissa & doug
- **How much does it cost?** € 142.70 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/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

- • **Durable & Timeless:** Crafted with premium materials to withstand endless performances and inspire lasting memories
- • **Master the Art of Play:** 38cm hand-and-rod puppet with expressive mouth and gestures for immersive storytelling
- • **Chef’s Authentic Look:** Includes removable chef’s coat, scarf, and floppy hat for realistic role-play
- • **Lefty or Righty Friendly:** Detachable wooden rod fits either hand, perfect for all puppeteers
- • **Boost Creativity & Skills:** Enhances vocabulary, dexterity, imagination, and emotional connection through puppet play

## Overview

Melissa & Doug’s 38cm Chef Al Dente puppet features removable traditional chef attire and an ambidextrous wooden rod for expressive hand gestures. Designed for kids aged 3-6, this high-quality plush puppet encourages creativity, vocabulary growth, and emotional exploration through interactive play.

## 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 | #68,688 in Toys ( See Top 100 in Toys ) #125 in Hand Puppets |
| Brand Name | Melissa & Doug |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (815) |
| 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 Part Number | 40353 |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 36 months - 6 years |
| 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

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*Product available on Desertcart Greece*
*Store origin: GR*
*Last updated: 2026-11-10*