Very sorry to hear your news, and I almost feel bad for entering, but you sound like you have an awesome attitude about this, and for that you are commended!

Anyway, this is my oldest daughter. She just turned four years old and has become interested in puppetry. I used to be in a puppet group back in the day, and have a few hand puppets laying around the house, and have been trying to teach her.

She loves animals, so I think this monkey puppet would be awesome for her to learn with.

Good luck with everything! :)

1. A homophone for "whine". Young children can be very whiny. I teach young children and would love to have this turtle puppet for the kids in my class. Puppets are very helpful, particularly when kids are in a "whiny" mood.
   
   
2. Brooms have bristles. So do toothbrushes. I could use a new toothbrush. I mean, do ya'll want to sit in Potions class next to the girl with stinky breath?! Didn't think so.
   
   
3. This rabbit in a hat puppet is not only super cute but a good introduction to transmogrification (I think that's the right word, but classes haven't started yet so how should I know?!)
   
   
4. Books have words and words have power. Pontypool Changes Everything is a book about the power of words and how they change people. BTW, it's PontyPOOL not PONTYpool, Weasley!
   
   
5. These elephant harem pants are not only adorable but will help keep the junk in my trunk nice and toasty in RAoA's big old drafty castle. I'm assuming we're all moving into a castle, right? RIGHT?!
   
   B) Every good superhero needs a specialized weapon. As a budding witch, I would like a sonic screwdriver to aid in my superhero-ish shenanigans. Did I mention this particular screwdriver has a super secret uv pen and uv light so I can write super secret messages to my super secret companions?! If that's not magic, I don't know what is!

[A snazzy Harry potter water bottle!] (https://www.amazon.com/Silver-Buffalo-HP1664-Gryffindor-20-Ounces/dp/B0164809P2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1527744053&sr=8-3&keywords=harry+potter+waterbottle)

[A gorgeous floral suit!] (https://www.amazon.com/ADOME-Swimwear-Womens-Monokini-Swimsuits-Bathing/dp/B07CYWBBK1/ref=sr_1_76_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1527744383&sr=8-76-spons&keywords=floral+swim)

[ I think everyone needs a pizza beach towel!] (https://www.amazon.com/WANTU-Microfiber-Beach-Towel-Multifunctional/dp/B07BF5MLQL/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1527744465&sr=8-3-spons&keywords=pizza+beach+towel&psc=1)

[ A rubber duck for your pool sounds amazing!] (https://www.amazon.com/GAME-Giant-Derby-Inflatable-Float/dp/B0196KKY6E/ref=sr_1_18?ie=UTF8&qid=1527744556&sr=8-18&keywords=pool+float)

[A cute pair of sunglasses!] (https://www.amazon.com/Kate-Spade-Darilynn-Sunglasses-Gradient/dp/B00S8L1OB2/ref=sr_1_17?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1527744755&sr=1-17&nodeID=7141123011&psd=1&keywords=sunglasses+kate+spade)
[ A floral beach bag] (
https://www.amazon.com/Waterproof-Original-Lightweight-Shoulder-Shopping/dp/B078SKQN8R/ref=sr_1_30?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1527744885&sr=1-30&nodeID=7141123011&psd=1&keywords=beach+bag)

[A book about the strong women involved within the science field] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1607749769/ref=s9_acsd_zgift_hd_bw_b2_c_x_3_w?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-12&pf_rd_r=Y5EWX7PNS9N9ZFF59TE9&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=fa1855b5-f3d3-592a-9c59-d14bda0d8982&pf_rd_i=2)

[The I know what you did last summer trilogy] (https://www.amazon.com/Know-What-Summer-Still-Always/dp/B001F4Y2A4/ref=sr_1_11?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1527745161&sr=1-11&keywords=summer&refinements=p_n_format_browse-bin%3A2650304011)

[ A set of Popsicle molds to make our very own frozen treats!] (https://www.amazon.com/Kitchen-Paradise-Popsicle-Molds-Blue/dp/B01DTGJX0Y/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1527745353&sr=1-3-spons&keywords=popsicle+mold&psc=1)

[ I think that this palm tree makes great summer decor!] (https://www.amazon.com/Lightshare-Lights-Decoration-Christmas-Nativity/dp/B0123SJ1SI/ref=sr_1_10?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1527745407&sr=1-10&keywords=summer+outdoor+decor)

[I'd love to give my grandfather this tumbler! He has always been there for me and is one of the kindest people you will ever meet.] (https://www.amazon.com/Tervis-1168985-Definition-Tumbler-Clear/dp/B00RVXNAWO/ref=sr_1_5?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1527745530&sr=1-5&keywords=dad+tervis+tumbler)

[A 'murica hat!] (https://www.amazon.com/MURICA-FOURTH-JULY-USA-america/dp/B00J9TTE46/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1527745682&sr=8-2&keywords=murica)

[ A llama is the best thunder buddy that you could ask for!] (https://www.amazon.com/Aurora-Plush-12-Llama-Flopsie/dp/B001PJXGJ2/ref=sr_1_2?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1527745766&sr=1-2&keywords=llama+stuffed+animal)

[ Rainy days are the best to learn new hobbies!] (
https://www.amazon.com/ALEX-Toys-Craft-Chunky-Funky/dp/B000BWYN78/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1527745823&sr=8-1&keywords=learn+to+knit+kit+for+kids)

[ I would bring the new Panic! at the disco CD] (https://www.amazon.com/Pray-Wicked-Panic-At-Disco/dp/B07BMDQMQX/ref=sr_1_1_twi_aud_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1527745899&sr=8-1&keywords=panic+at+the+disco)

[You never want to forget sunscreen!] (https://www.amazon.com/Neutrogena-Defense-Sunscreen-Lotion-Spectrum/dp/B00AEN4QZ8/ref=sr_1_7_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1527745996&sr=1-7&keywords=sunscreen)

[These pineapple socks are adorable!] (https://www.amazon.com/Socksmith-Womens-Pineapple-Wintergreen-Multi/dp/B01B3DHGJ0/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1527746095&sr=8-17&keywords=pineapple)

[Tomatoes!] (https://www.amazon.com/Million-Organic-Seeds-Jays-643451295290/dp/B01CVUW054/ref=sr_1_2?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1527746179&sr=1-2&keywords=tomatoe+seed)

[Have a splashing good time with this!] (https://www.amazon.com/Banzai-Waves-Water-Discontinued-manufacturer/dp/B0000VSGU0/ref=sr_1_20?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1527746339&sr=1-20&keywords=water+slide)

[Become a shark with your very own hand puppet!] (https://www.amazon.com/Schylling-Shark-Hand-Puppet/dp/B01APYB090/ref=sr_1_9?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1527746444&sr=1-9&keywords=shark)

My aunt does this once a year for her daycare kids; it's a bit of work and might get a bit pricey but you can always do it again.

Get a few kiddie pools, some fake fossils, maybe some dino toys, and sand. Put sand in kiddie pools, bury toys in the sand, and give each kid a little plastic shovel and a paint brush (like for painting walls). Maybe some of those plastic sifters for beach toy sets.

A play on this could be to use small containers like the kind you can find in the dollar store and placing a few things in each one and you can cover it in colored rice. Paint some spoons to look like shovels.

You could also do pin the wings on the pterodactyl, play dinosaur themed music, do a team based game of carnivores vs herbivores, a t-rex roar contest, and dinosaur themed food. Piñatas are always a good thing.

You could get a sheet of butcher paper/poster board and make a stegosaurus out line and have each kid make a plate for it's back using paper plates and paint.

These are pretty cool.

You could also take her and maybe a few friends to a local museum if you have one near by as part of the dino theme.

Our baby is about that age. I've done some research and put together her Xmas list. Trying to stick with stuff she will grow into and enjoy for some time. Also plenty of board books!
Stuff on her list:
LeapFrog My Pal Frustration Free Packaging, Violet (Frustration Free Packaging)
Etna Caterpillar Tunnel
First 100 Words Lift-the-Flap: Over 35 Fun Flaps to Lift and Learn
Melissa & Doug Winnie The Pooh Soft & Cuddly Hand Puppets Plush
fisher price crawl around car

Stuff she already has and loves:
Never Touch a Dragon
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Magical Lights Fishbowl

Racoon in a trashcan puppet This funny puppet for my son. For some reason my wife and I have a thing for puppets and he gets a big kick out of them. I have a funny monster one too, that I think is hilarious (it's over $20 slightly, so ignore it). The Raccoon in the trash can I just find funny. :)

NextClimb Tiny Hand Finger Puppets (Pack of 12 - 6 Right & 6 Left) - Little Finger Props for Hands - Halloween Hand Prop Accessories - Mini Prank Hand & Gag Gifts for Adults https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SVC67SS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_be4ZDbZSE5D24

Much cheaper

You can get these instead and they are actually more detailed and should do the trick. I actually own these and you get a whole set for cheaper. NextClimb Tiny Hand Finger Puppets (Pack of 12 - 6 Right & 6 Left) - Little Finger Props for Hands - Halloween Hand Prop Accessories - Mini Prank Hand & Gag Gifts for Adults https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SVC67SS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_3m.ZDbER69KVV

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Just have him mime the words with the zombies over their shoulders. OR use any hand puppet - but PePe is always better.

Hells yeah.

I bought these for a niece a while back. Hours of fun for everyone !

http://www.amazon.com/Velour-Animal-Puppets-Preschool-Kindergarten/dp/B002AK5EUY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=office-products&qid=1309879049&sr=8-1

Aww I see :O

Oh hey, the Littlefoot puppet from Pizza Hut is on Amazon... it was made back in 1988 hahaha :D Maybe I should get one as well, I never got this when I was a kid X_X

https://www.amazon.com/Folkmanis-2245-Beaver-Hand-Puppet/dp/B00000K1XI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1467306958&sr=8-1&keywords=beaver+hand+puppet

Make sure you clean Lena the Beaver's face every time. Fur gets sticky if you don't get all the semen off. And use cold water.

It's not that sad of a story. Got it at IKEA years ago 🐴

Ikea Hand Puppet Horse (aka- KlapperLantlig) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078FMC8RX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_p8pwCbPW1Q8VV

I would gift /u/WindWhisked this puppet set for her to use with her students because I know she makes a difference!

OR

/u/kittehmew this because it is on my "dream" WL too and I think it is something every Star Wars fan should have :-)

Searching amazon I found blonde 50s wigs with a bouffant or beehive will kind of give you the shape you need in her hair

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00E22KOWQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_10?qid=1414523314&sr=8-10&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70

And then this

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B006UPI07E/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1414523689&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40


And with those two things, and a trip to Walmart to find some beige skirt and peach or pink top you have
Your look

Sure thing!
https://www.amazon.com/Folkmanis-2872-Ostrich-Stage-Puppet/dp/B0034CJAES

Sounds like a realistic version of this three-mouse fingerpuppet:

I ended up getting one of these at an outlet:
https://www.zulily.com/p/brown-bunny-plush-toy-blanket-5675-71076675.html

But if I had more time and money to spare I would for sure have gotten this one:
https://www.amazon.ca/Folkmanis-Puppets-Cottontail-Rabbit-Puppet/dp/B004K2RHI2/ref=mp_s_a_1_15?keywords=stuffed+rabbit&qid=1567537808&s=gateway&sprefix=stuffed+ra&sr=8-15

I also managed to find a squirrel dog toy that looked realistic enough. I’m going to eat out of one then give the other as a “gift” to whoever catches my fancy first :P

Still a bit pricey at $84 but I'm pretty sure I found it:

http://www.amazon.com/Webkinz-Plush-Signature-Series-Bunny/dp/B004LD6S2G/ref=pd_sim_sbs_21_13?ie=UTF8&dpID=41JtCWo0TCL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=0NNNKZHYHM1QA7FAJA7K

Cheaper options:
http://www.amazon.com/German-Eared-Bunny-Rabbit-Hansa/dp/B004CA06GM/ref=pd_sim_sbs_21_5?ie=UTF8&dpID=41wLvfYs%2BKL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=114RCTRWMQSREFK11P1V

http://www.amazon.com/Folkmanis-Baby-Rabbit-Hand-Puppet/dp/B00QNQ00GY/ref=pd_sim_21_4?ie=UTF8&dpID=51KEseDvMzL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=1RCKFJW5N0XBGM8S82WN

http://www.amazon.com/Aurora-World-Miyoni-Eared-Rabbit/dp/B00BI2TP96


-From a person who grew up with bunnies and was devastated when they passed on I had to look for this :)

It's not quite the exact replica of Pam's puppet but this one is reasonably priced and pretty damn close: http://www.amazon.com/Aurora-World-10-Dolphin-Puppet/dp/B006UPI07E

Or you could just buy it on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SVC67SS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_PH7PDb39NTRVV