In storytelling and play, I often use puppets. My son & I enjoy making our own from cloth, felt, or even socks of course... but for "store bought", I have long enjoyed the quality of Folkmanis.
Please see the "Specials" page at Mothers Moon for puppets currently in stock, and select Folkmanis Puppets are also available direct through Mothers Moon's Barefoot Books web-site.
Listed below are some of those you may find through my Amazon link.