Penguin Toys

Plush Penguin Toys

Kids love this lifelike rockhopper penguin!

Whether you are searching for fun, whimsical penguins in the vein of the Madagascar group or you prefer the softer, gentler side portrayed in March of the Penguins, there is a plush penguin toy available to suit your tastes. As with any toy, pay attention to the recommended age range. Many plush toys feature parts that could dislodge and pose a choking hazard to infants or young children. Remove all tags before giving penguin toys to young children.

• King Penguin Realistic Looking Emperor Penguin
• Calvin Penguin
• Melissa & Doug Large Plush Penguin ages 3 and up
• Mommy & Baby Penguins
• Emperor Penguin with Baby
• Perry Penguin ages 6 months and up
• Talking Penguin

Character Plush Penguins

Retro penguin favorites, Chilly Willy and Opus, are still available at places like eBay and other auction sites, and at resale and consignment shops -- if you don't mind used toys. If you do opt for a vintage stuffed toy, it should be used as a collectible only and not as a plaything.

• Pingu
• Madagascar Plush Penguin

Penguin Puppets

Kids of all ages can benefit from puppets. Infants can giggle and coo at a friendly penguin toy puppet as their eyes learn to follow an object. Older children can learn useful creative skills as they act out scenes, plays, and musicals with their puppets. Luckily, there are a variety of penguin puppets available.

• Penguin Finger Puppet
• Plush Penguin Hand Puppet
• Emperor Penguin Puppet ages 3-9
• Ernie the Emperor Penguin Puppet

Penguin Water Toys

Whether in the bath tub or in the pool, most kids love to play in the water. Sharing the water with a friendly penguin makes water play all the more enjoyable. Remember, though, that children must be taught about water safety. Young children and infants should always be supervised while in or near the water.

• Total Tub Activity Bar by IPlay ages 12 months and up
• Terry Cloth Penguin Bath Puppet
• Peter Penguin
• Penguin Float Game for Pool

Penguin Games

Penguin games are available for kids as young as five years old. Games vary from card games to console games.

• Penguin Pile Up Board Game ages 5 and up
• The Penguin Ultimatum
• Madagascar: Operation Penguin for Game Boy Advance ages 6 and up

Keepsakes & Gifts

There are a variety of gifts available for older penguin lovers. Always pay special attention to the recommended age range of an item. Gifts meant for older children can prove to be dangerous for infants and toddlers. Jewelry, for example, can pose strangulation and choking hazards to youngsters. Regardless of age, always instruct children in the proper use of jewelry and breakable objects.

• Madame Alexander's Mary Poppins and the Penguins
• Sterling Silver Penguin Pendant
• Sterling Silver & Cloisonne Penguin Earrings
• Wooden Penguin Bank

Websites Devoted to Penguin Toys

For even more penguin toys, visit the following websites. Devoted entirely to our tuxedoed friends, they offer toys that are cute and cuddly as well as unusual.

• The Penguin Gift Shop -- This site offers plush toys featuring penguins of all ages and stages-- mommy and baby, mommy and daddy, daddy looking for egg, etc. They also sell penguin figurines, sweatshirts, and more.
• Penguin Place -- This site for penguin lovers offers calendars, jewelry, stuffed animals, figurines, and much more.

Trend to Continue

The trend toward kids collecting the earthbound birds is likely to continue with the release of Happy Feet in November, 2006.