The Little Mole and Friends - Hedgehog Finger Puppet

UPC Code: 8590121297059

Overview:

Bring the beloved Czech animated character Krtek (Little Mole) and his friends into your home with this adorable Hedgehog finger puppet. Handcrafted in the Czech Republic, this plush toy is perfect for toddlers aged 0+ and offers an engaging way to interact with the world of Krtek. The soft, huggable design makes it an ideal gift for little ones, encouraging imaginative play and fostering a love for Czech animation. A charming addition to any child's collection, this finger puppet is as fun as it is educational.

Product Features:

• Type: Finger puppet
• Dimensions: Standard size suitable for toddlers
• Material: Soft, plush fabric
• Design: Hedgehog character from the Little Mole and Friends series
• Handmade: Crafted in the Czech Republic
• Product Code: 29705BOX
• Recommended Age: 0+
• Manufacturer: Moravská Ústredna Brno, družstvo umelecké výroby
• Made In: Czech Republic
• Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth, air dry

Interesting Facts:

• Krtek (Little Mole) is one of the most loved animated characters in Czech culture, created by Zdeněk Miler in 1956. Alongside Krtek, many beloved animal friends like the Hedgehog are featured in their charming adventures.
• This finger puppet is a fantastic tool for toddlers, helping develop fine motor skills through interactive play. It allows children to engage with the world of Krtek in a tactile way, sparking creativity and storytelling.
• Handcrafted in the Czech Republic, this puppet is a true piece of Czech craftsmanship, reflecting the country's rich tradition of handmade toys and products.
• Moravská Ústredna Brno is renowned for producing high-quality handcrafted items that celebrate Czech culture and animation, offering items that are both playful and educational.

Publishers:

• Manufacturer: Moravská Ústredna Brno, družstvo umelecké výroby, Czech Republic
• Made in: Czech Republic
• EAN: 8590121297059
• Product Code: 29705BOX

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Overview (Czech):
Přineste si domů oblíbeného českého animovaného hrdinu Krtečka a jeho kamarády s touto roztomilou ježkovou prstovou loutkou. Ručně vyrobená v České republice, tato plyšová hračka je ideální pro batolata ve věku 0+. Loutka poskytuje zábavný způsob interakce s Krtečkovým světem, podporuje kreativní hru a rozvoj jemné motoriky. Skvělý dárek pro malé děti a fanoušky Krtečka!

Interesting Facts (Czech):

• Krtek je jednou z nejoblíbenějších animovaných postaviček v České kultuře, kterou vytvořil Zdeněk Miler v roce 1956. Kromě Krtečka jsou součástí jeho příběhů i jeho kamarádi, jako je právě ježek.
• Tato prstová loutka je výborným nástrojem pro batolata, pomáhá rozvíjet jemnou motoriku a podporuje interaktivní hru.

Mole (Czech: Krtek, Krteček) is an animated character in a series of cartoons created by Czech animator Zdeněk Miler. The premiere of the first short film with Mole took place at the Venice Film Festival in 1957. Since its inception, the cartoon has gained enormous popularity in many Central European countries, as well as India, China, Kazakhstan, Croatia, Finland, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Iran, Iraq, and Japan.

Krtek was first seen in 1956 in Prague, when Miler wanted to create a children's cartoon about how flax is processed. He wanted a strong Disney influence to the cartoon by choosing an animal for the leading role, and decided to pick a mole after stumbling over a molehill during a walk. The first film, called "Jak krtek ke kalhotkám přišel" ("How the mole got his trousers"), had its premiere at the Venice Film Festival in 1957, where it was awarded two Golden Lions. Production for further episodes started in 1963 and since then, around 50 episodes have been created.

Zdeněk Miler (Czech pronunciation: [ˈzdɛɲɛk ˈmɪlɛr]; 21 February 1921 – 30 November 2011) was a Czech animator and illustrator best known for his Mole (Krtek or Krteček in original) character and its adventures.

Miler made about 70 films. In approximately 50 of them, the protagonist was his most famous creation, the small mole (Krtek in Czech). The idea for its creation ame when he was commissioned to make an educational film for children in 1956. He was not happy with the script he was given. Since he was strongly influenced by the films of Walt Disney, he looked for an animal as the main character. Later, he said that the idea to use a mole as his main character came to him when he stumbled over a mole hill during a walk. The first film was titled Jak krtek ke kalhotkám přišel (How the mole got his trousers), which won a Silver Lion at the Venice Film Festival. In the beginning, the mole spoke, but Miler wanted his creation to be understood everywhere in the world, so he decided to use his daughters as voice actors, reducing the speech to short non-figurative exclamations in order to express Krtek's feelings and world perception. His daughters were also his test audience, who got to see the films first. Thus, Miler could see whether his message resonated with children.

Krtek was a huge success in Czechoslovakia, Eastern Europe, and Germany from the beginning, and today Krtek can be seen in over 80 countries.