This book introduces the importance of puppet work for people with a wide variety of special needs, withdrawn or hyperactive young people.

This book introduces the importance of puppet work for people with a wide variety of special needs, withdrawn or hyperactive young people. This practical book gives step-by-step instructions for making simple puppets, which can be made by adults and children with special needs as well as staff who are developing the sessions. All materials used are easily accessible and inexpensive. Also included are:

• Descriptions of different types of puppet and how they can be applied in different settings
• Explanations of the most effective puppets for different needs with examples
• Puppetry stories and plays and the way they can be used is illustrated with examples of practice
• An extensive bibliography, lists of resources and details of training courses

Written by Margot Sunderland
Illustrated by Nicky Armstrong
212 pages