Puppet Playtime The Return of Thelma the Unicorn: Bunbury Public Library

Puppet Playtime is an interactive experience specially crafted for children aged 3 to 5.

✨ A magical Story Time adventure at Bunbury Public Library! ✨

Join us for a special edition of Story Time featuring the much‑loved children’s book The Return of Thelma the Unicorn by Aaron Blabey — brought to life through the enchanting art of puppetry by Spare Parts Puppet Theatre.

Perfect for ages 3–5, this playful, hands‑on session invites little ones and their caregivers to explore Thelma’s journey through imagination, creativity, and storytelling.

ABOUT PUPPET PLAYTIME

Puppet Playtime is an interactive experience specially crafted for children aged 3 to 5. Designed to nurture their creativity and love for storytelling, each session brings a beloved children’s book to life through the art of puppetry.

LISTEN

Gather round as our talented performer presents the story in their unique performance style.

CREATE

Explore the story and its themes through creative play activities. Adults / caregivers are essential to this part of Puppet Playtime and at every session there will be something to create and take home to treasure.

PLAY

Engage in puppet play, making sounds and music, games, and other interactive play. Listen to the story retold with your creation in hand and see your child’s imagination soar!

What to Expect

🌟 Live puppetry inspired by The Return of Thelma the Unicorn
🎨 Creative play activities that extend the story’s themes of identity, kindness, and self‑expression
🧵 Make‑and‑take craft session supported by adults and caregivers
💖 A treasure to take home so children can continue the magic of play long after the session ends

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• Spaces are limited to 20 children aged 5 and under.
• Bookings are essential.
• Children under the age of 12 years must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult at all times during this event. Visit Child Supervision in the Library for more information.
• If you are no longer able to make it, please let us know on 9792 7190 as soon as practical. This enables others on the waitlist the opportunity to participate.
• Tickets are not refundable and are transferable on request.