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More to Explore in October

Sesame Workshops Books, Music, and Movies of the Month!

At Sesame Workshop, we love October as much as Oscar loves trash! We’ve got new books, music, and movies to share!

Take a scroll through our monthly list of favorite titles to add playful learning moments throughout your day! 

Halloween Fun and Activities 

Happy Halloween book

Happy Halloween!

The perfect Sesame Street Halloween book is here! 
It’s Halloween night, and Count von Count is dozing off in front of his fireplace. Suddenly, he hears someone knocking at his castle door, but when he goes to open the door, nobody’s there! Is something spooky going on? Join the Count, Elmo, and all the Sesame Street friends as they celebrate Halloween! 

Pumpkin Patch Party

Pumpkin Patch Party

Celebrate Halloween with Elmo and friends in a Sesame Street lift-the-flap board book!
Elmo and his Sesame Street friends celebrate Halloween in a sturdy lift-the-flap board book. Children ages 1 to 4 will find lots of funny surprises when they lift the flaps to discover who’s hiding in the pumpkin patch and wearing the spooky and funny costumes. Fans of Elmo, Cookie Monster, Grover, Oscar, Big Bird, Bert, Ernie, the Count, and other characters will find plenty to laugh about and love. Guaranteed hours of fun, for Halloween and beyond!

Five Little Pumpkins on Sesame Street

Five Little Pumpkins on Sesame Street

A Halloween Storybook Treat with Elmo, Cookie Monster, and Friends!
Come along for a spooky night of Halloween fun with this adorable adaptation of the classic sing-along song “Five Little Pumpkins” with beloved Sesame Street characters! Join Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby, Zoe, and Grover in the adventure as they get dressed as five little pumpkins and go out trick-or treating.
PLUS – Create your own pumpkin fun and get spooky with Halloween masks in the back of the book! This bonus activity includes three paper masks grown-ups can help their child cut out and wear!

Boo! Guess Who, Elmo!

Boo! Guess Who, Elmo!

It’s Halloween, and Elmo and his friends are all dressed up for trick-or-treating.
Who is behind the puppy dog mask? Who is dressed as a pirate? Kids guess who, then find out if they are right when they open the peek-a-boo flaps on each page. Filled with Halloween surprises and delights, this book is spooktacular!

Elmo's Trick-or-Treat Fun!: A Halloween Counting Book

Elmo’s Trick-or-Treat Fun!: A Halloween Counting Book

Celebrate Halloween on Sesame Street with Elmo and friends—and count to 10—in this board book with sturdy tabs!
Celebrate Halloween with Elmo and his Sesame Street friends! This sturdy tabbed board book will have young boys and girls counting Halloween-themed items from 1 to 10 as Elmo goes trick-or-treating. Fans of Elmo, Cookie Monster, Grover, Oscar, Big Bird, Bert, Ernie, the Count, and other characters will find this book to be a real treat!

Sesame Street - Trick or Treat with Elmo Halloween Doorbell Sound Book

Sesame Street – Trick or Treat with Elmo Halloween Doorbell Sound Book

Come trick or treating with Elmo, Abby, and all your Sesame Street friends!
Ring the doorbell again and again on Elmo’s Halloween adventure. Press 6 buttons to play 8 sounds that bring the seasonal story to life, including doorbell rings, silly noises, and some spooky sounds, too!

Sesame Street Halloween Collection (Digital Album)

Sesame Street Halloween Collection (Digital Album)

Get ready to trick-or-treat with the gang from Sesame Street!
The ‘Sesame Street Halloween Collection’ digital album is the perfect soundtrack for your little monsters’ Halloween adventures. Packed with spook-tastic songs and beloved classics, it’s a howling good time for the whole family. Start listening today to join Elmo and friends as they turn the spookiest season into a heartwarming celebration of learning, laughter, and, of course, Halloween magic.

Trick or Treat on Sesame Street [DVD]

Trick or Treat on Sesame Street [DVD]

Join Elmo, Big Bird, and the Sesame Street gang for a ghoulishly good time in “Trick or Treat on Sesame Street”!
This delightful DVD is filled with Halloween fun, laughter, and valuable lessons for kids. With exciting adventures and lovable characters, it’s the perfect treat for your little ones this Halloween season. Perfect for a spook-tacular family movie night!

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New Content from Sesame Workshop

Sesame Street: Sleepytime Stories

Sesame Street: Sleepytime Stories

It’s almost time for bed! Little ones at home can listen along as their friends from Sesame Street snuggle in.
Say “good night” with Abby, Elmo, Big Bird, and more friends from Sesame Street as they snuggle in for sleepy time. Ernie dreams of a nighttime space mission, Grover searches for his favorite teddy bear, and Zoe and Elmo have a sleepover! Listen along to more stories in this fun collection perfect for getting ready for bed.

Sesame Street: Collection of Firsts

Sesame Street: Collection of Firsts

Follow along with your favorite Sesame Street friends as they lead the way through many of life’s “firsts.”
There’s a first time for everything, even for your friends from Sesame Street! In “A Collection of Firsts,” little learners join Elmo, Grover, Zoe, Abby, and many other friends as they navigate through twelve brand-new experiences: using the potty, their first day of school, a visit to the doctor, and many more of life’s “firsts.”

Sesame Street: Fun with Friends

Sesame Street: Fun with Friends

Join your friends on Sesame Street as they laugh, share, learn, and play together.
It’s playtime, and Cookie Monster, Elmo, Rosita, and all your friends on Sesame Street can’t wait! Twirl around on ice skates, go on a grouchy vacation, share some cookies, and make new friends in these twelve short stories about friendship, imagination, and playtime.

Elmo Loves You Calendar

Elmo 16-Month September 2023–December 2024 Wall Calendar

Elmo Loves You Every Day of the Year
Starring Elmo, one of Sesame Street’s most beloved monsters, this 16-month calendar celebrates Elmo’s kindness and humor.
Known for his red fur and infectious giggle, Elmo offers a 3-and-a-half-year old’s simple, candid look at the world. From his straightforward, funny comments to his kind words for his friends, Elmo always knows the right thing to say. Here, 16 of Elmo’s resonating sayings are featured so you can enjoy his humorous and relatable words throughout the year.

Girl Power

Girl Power

You are kind. You are smart. You are strong. Believe in the power of girls with this inspiring picture book for kids!
Join Abby, Rosita, Zoe, and their Sesame Street friends as they discover all the remarkable things they are and can do every day. This empowering book for little girls features bright art, positive affirmations, and sweet rhymes full of encouragement while touching on themes of kindness, courage, perseverance, and more. A celebration of their extraordinary potential, this heartwarming story reminds young girls that they are treasured, always enough, and change the world…just by being themselves!

Elmo’s Holiday Spectacular: The Nutcracker and Other Tales [DVD]

Elmo’s Holiday Spectacular: The Nutcracker and Other Tales [DVD]

Make your holidays extra special with Elmo and his Sesame Street friends in “Elmo’s Holiday Spectacular: The Nutcracker and Other Tales.” This heartwarming DVD features Elmo’s journey into the enchanting world of “The Nutcracker” and other festive tales that will bring joy and laughter to your family. Get into the holiday spirit and create treasured memories with this delightful DVD – a perfect addition to your holiday tradition.