This tabletop theater gives aspiring hand puppeteers the royal treatment. Big enough to accommodate the hijinks of two hand puppets, but small enough to tuck away after the show, it features real sliding curtains and a whimsically decorated wooden frame. Interlocking pieces make assembly easy and tool-free. Kids will love retelling favorite fairy tales with the cheerful prince and princess puppets, and the theater also provides an opportunity to create new characters and act out original ideas "on stage." A perfect pick for the born performer, as well as the child who doesn't play for applause. (Alex Toys, $49.99)