how big is it? like can it fit in any hand size?

I don’t know about any size hand but I’m an adult and it fits mine just great. Essentially your thumb and fingers work the mouth only. Have had great fun with it playing with the grandkids.

Is it machine washable?

Hi Katie! Please surface-clean Chef Al Dente with a damp cloth. Buon appetito!

Does it come with the arm rod?.

Yes... The Chef Puppet does come with the arm rod.

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Melissa & Doug Chef Puppet (Al Dente) with Detachable Wooden Rod Pretend Play Chef Puppet Pepe

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🎭15-inch hand-and-rod puppet

🤲Ambidextrous detachable wooden rod

🧑‍🍳Authentic chef attire set

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Description

🎉 Cook up creativity with Chef Al Dente – your new go-to puppet for play and imagination!

DURABLE TIMELESS - Premium cotton materials and expert craftsmanship ensure this puppet stands the test of time.
AUTHENTIC CHEF WARDROBE - Includes removable traditional chef’s coat, scarf, and floppy hat for immersive role-play.
AMBIDEXTROUS ROD CONTROL - Detachable wooden rod fits left or right hand, enabling natural, fluid gestures.
EXPRESSIVE 15 INCH DESIGN - Masterfully crafted for dynamic mouth and facial movements that bring Chef Al Dente to life.
BOOSTS CREATIVITY SKILLS - Encourages vocabulary growth, dexterity, imagination, and emotional connection through puppet play.

Melissa & Doug’s 15-inch Chef Al Dente puppet features removable chef attire and an ambidextrous wooden rod for expressive hand-and-rod manipulation. Designed for kids aged 3 to 10, this durable cotton puppet enhances imaginative play, vocabulary, and dexterity, making it a beloved classic in hand puppetry.

Specifications

ASIN	B07KBNQXNN
Age Range Description	Kid
Best Sellers Rank	#29,062 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #22 in Hand Puppets
Brand Name	Melissa & Doug
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (4,158)
Global Trade Identification Number	00000772303538
Included Components	Hand puppet, Detachable Rod
Item Dimensions	4.5 x 10.51 x 16.51 inches
Item Type Name	Plush Animals
Item Weight	9.76 ounces
Manufacturer	Melissa & Doug
Manufacturer Part Number	30353
Manufacturer Warranty Description	No Warranty
Manufacturer recommended age	36 months - 10 years
Material Type	Cotton
Model Number	30353
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
Number of Pieces	1
Size	One Size
Sub Brand	Doug
Theme	Cartoon
UPC	000772303538
Unit Count	1 Count
character	Chef Al Dente

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