A Czech animated classic with characters children recognise
The Little Mole is a Czech animated series created by Zdeněk Miler, first released in 1957. The stories are gentle, visual and easy to follow, which makes them particularly well suited to puppet play - even when you keep the words simple and let the characters “speak” through movement and reactions.
Meet the cast: Mole and friends
Mole
The heart of the group: curious, kind and always ready to explore. In puppet play, Mole is a great lead character, the one who notices something, asks the audience for ideas, and turns a small everyday moment into a little story.
Mouse
Small, quick and quietly clever. Mouse works beautifully as the helpful friend who spots details, offers simple solutions and pops in at just the right moment - especially as a finger puppet.
Hare
Fast, alert and full of energy. Hare is great for keeping a story moving: fetching something, warning the group, or encouraging Mole to try again when a plan goes wrong.
Hedgehog
Steady, loyal and calm. Hedgehog balances the cast by slowing things down when needed - the friend who listens, reassures, and helps solve problems without fuss.
Frog
Frog adds playful energy and a bit of surprise. In your puppet scenes, Frog is great for splashy entrances, funny interruptions, or for playing the character who accidentally causes a small mix-up before everyone puts things right.
Hand puppets vs finger puppets: two ways to play
Hand puppets give bigger movement and clearer stage presence. They work well for performances, group storytelling, and lively dialogue. Finger puppets are the quick, portable version: great for short scenes, travel, classroom circles and spontaneous play. Many families and educators love mixing both: a hand puppet leads the story, while finger puppets become the supporting cast.
Easy Little Mole scene ideas (ready to use)
- The Find: Mole discovers a “mystery” object and each friend guesses what it is.
- The Mix-Up: Frog rushes in, causes a tiny mishap, and the group fixes it together.
- The Helping Chain: Mouse spots the problem, Hare fetches what’s needed, Hedgehog comforts, Mole finishes the solution.
- Quiet storytelling: fewer words, more gestures - nods, pauses, “listening” to the audience.
Have a look at our munabo The Little Mole puppets. Build a cast for gentle humour, familiar stories and new adventures.