Here’s a great list of Sesame Street Books for you to pick up now and give to the kids or put them back for the upcoming holiday season. Books always make a great gift for kids. My two grandchildren have extensive book libraries which we helped build over the past few years. Luckily for us, both of them love to read. All three children’s books are currently available on Amazon.
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To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Sesame Street has been crossing the U.S. on a summertime road trip … and they’re not the only ones! Whether families are hitting the open road, flying off to a sunny beach, or picnicking at the local park, they can turn to a new batch of Sesame Street books to keep “Are we there yet?” feelings at bay.
“Reading together is a powerful way for parents to connect with their kids and create a lifelong love of learning,” said Gabriela Arenas, Sesame Workshop’s Vice President of Licensing, North America. “As we celebrate our anniversary this summer, we want to help families everywhere see what an adventure summer reading can be, with new books for Sesame Street fans of all ages.”
Perfect for reading aloud, The Monster at the End of This Book: An Interactive Adventure (Studio Fun, August 2019) puts a new twist on a perennial favorite. Parents can relive Grover’s antics as he tries to stop the reader from turning pages, while kids engage with the classic story through touch-and-feel and lift-the-flap elements. Little hands will also love exploring Giggle with Elmo (Kids Preferred), a soft book that includes crinkle pages, a peek-a-boo mirror, a giggling Elmo plush, and a teether handle for on-the-go playtime.
For a sweet summer gift, Love from Sesame Street (Sourcebooks) is a warm and uplifting hardcover picture book that helps children – and adults! – see all the love in their everyday lives. Part of the Sesame Street Scribbles series, this New York Times bestseller explores the meaning of love through the eyes of Sesame Street friends: “Love is infinite. Love is giggles. Love is cookies!” A companion book, Dream with Sesame Street, will hit stores in November.
Love the Fur You’re In: Monster Wit and Wisdom from Sesame Street (Random House) can offer busy parents a motivational boost between summer activities. Featuring nostalgic illustrations from 50 years of Sesame Street picture books, the giftable hardcover offers gentle advice like “Wherever you go, go with a friend,” and “Don’t count your cookies before they’re baked.” And if summer’s just not your thing … you can always tell the sun to scram with The Pursuit of Grouchiness: Oscar the Grouch’s Guide to Life (Macmillan), an all-ages celebration of all things grouchy. Kids will enjoy the holographic cover and photos of Oscar and friends, while grown-ups will appreciate how Oscar keeps it real with sentiments like “If you don’t have anything nice to say … come sit by me.”
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We have always loved Sesame Street. I am glad that there are more new books available for the whole family to enjoy.
My family has always loved Sesame Street. I now purchase books like these for my young nieces and nephews. They are always wonderful gifts.