Sesame Street: Books, DVDs, Music

In a book as lively, energetic, and appealing as the television show it chronicles, readers are treated to an inside look at every aspect of Sesame Street. Beginning with the initial idea for the show and the creation of the pilot episode and moving through its evolution over four decades, Sesame Street provides an insider's view of all of the delightful Muppet and human characters, as well as the writers, directors, producers, and all the other creative people who continue to make learning fun for generations of kids.

Step behind the scenes and learn how the Muppets are built, how they move, how they speak, and what they think and feel. Did you ever wonder what Big Bird looked like in the first season of the show? Would you like to see the puppeteers behind (and under!) the set performing their roles? How about a picture of Bert being built? All of that and more, including facsimiles of the show's pioneering scripts and some of Jim Henson's original sketches, are included in this revelatory and adoring celebration. The 1,500 photographs --both in front of and behind the camera --come directly from the archives of the Sesame Workshop, and many of them have never before been published.

This CD features 23 tracks with 11 great Sesame Street songs and 12 tracks of dialogue with Elmo and his friends singing and speaking your child's name over 60 times! It features songs like "Splish Splash," "Happy Tappin' with Elmo," "Elmo's World," and many more. Over 1650 names are available. Recommended for up to age 9.

When kids are finished reading, they can watch the included 15-minute companion DVD that's packed with the popular skits, songs and playful learning that Sesame Street has delivered for over 35 years. It's alphabet-themed to help reinforce what kids are reading and seeing on the pages. And is filled with the show's sense of humor an unique style.

With Elmo by your side, learning the alphabet really is as Easy As ABC! Recommended for ages 3 to 6. Measures 12 inches tall by 9 3/4 inches wide.