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More to Explore in August: Sesame Workshop’s Books, Music, and Movies of the Month

August highlights from Sesame Workshop

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August is an action-packed month at Sesame Workshop, where young learners are in for a treat with a variety of engaging and educational content!

As children prepare to start school, we have a wealth of school-readiness content to share.

Children can dive into captivating books, interactive activities, and digital resources that focus on essential early literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills. With the help of beloved Sesame Street characters, kids embark on exciting learning adventures that prepare them for a successful transition into school.

Elmos 101 First Words Book.

Elmo’s 101 First Words/Las primeras 101 palabras de Elmo

Elmo introduces babies and toddlers to 101 common words and objects—in English and Spanish—in this oversized board book! Throughout this colorful book, Elmo is featured doing a number of everyday things, such as getting dressed, eating, playing, and getting ready for bed. Bright illustrations and photographs of common words and objects pertaining to each activity are identified in English and Spanish. This board book is perfect for bilingual children and makes a great baby shower gift as well!

Elmo Loves ABCs App.
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Elmo Loves ABCs app

Elmo loves this app! It has songs and videos about letters. It has coloring pages and games about letters. It has all the letters from A to Z! Elmo even made a new alphabet song for it. Elmo thinks it’s the best ABC app ever! Come on, explore the alphabet with Elmo!
The lovable Cookie Monster takes center stage in his very own Food Truck series.

Young viewers join Cookie Monster on culinary escapades, exploring the world of food, nutrition, and healthy eating habits.

Elmo's Alphabet Kitchen app.

Alphabet Kitchen App

This is a vocabulary-building app, which will help your child practice early literacy skills by blending letter sounds to create words in Cookie Monster’s alphabet kitchen!
Cookie Monster Foodie Truck book.

Cookie Monster’s Foodie Truck

Cookie Monster and his chef sidekick, Gonger, feed their friends from the kitchen of Cookie Monster’s Foodie Truck, in a new Sesame Street photographic board book based on the show’s segment of the same name. Toddlers will delight in the brilliant mix of bright photos, colorful artwork, and big, bold type as they turn the sturdy pages of this book. Cookie serves his friends and fans a menu of fun and laughter that they’ll go back to again and again.
Join the excitement as Sesame Street celebrates Ji-Young’s birthday!

As one of the newest addition to the Sesame Street family, Ji-Young’s birthday brings the entire neighborhood together in a heartwarming display of friendship and camaraderie.

You Rock with Ji-Young: A Book about Self-Confidence.

You Rock with Ji-Young: A Book about Self-Confidence

Learn about self-confidence with help from Ji-Young and friends from Sesame Street. Young readers will discover how to believe in themselves and feel confident.
Music: Sesame Street's ji-Young playlist.

Music: Sesame Street’s ji-Young playlist

Step into the world of Sesame Street’s newest character, Ji-Young, with her vibrant and captivating music playlist on Spotify! Ji-Young brings a fresh and exciting energy to the beloved show, and her playlist is no exception. Packed with catchy beats and heartwarming lyrics, this playlist is a perfect blend of education and entertainment for kids and families alike.

Sesame Workshop pays tribute to World Humanitarian Day with special content that emphasizes empathy, kindness, and global understanding.

Through meaningful stories and engaging activities, children learn about the importance of helping others, promoting compassion, and making a positive impact on their communities.

Friends from around the world gather for an international food festival, Telly and Zoe help Leela celebrate the Indian holiday Rakhi, and Rosita shares what being Mexican means to her. Special guests Alessia Cara, Billy Porter, Josh Groban, and John Legend join in this special celebration of friendship!

DVD: Wonderful World of Friends.
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Wonderful World of Friends

Celebrate friendship with Sesame Street! Join Elmo, Big Bird, Rosita, and their friends to learn about music, food, and more from around the world. With songs and segments from the show, kids will celebrate cultural traditions and meet international visitors on Sesame Street.

As always, Sesame Workshop continues to weave entertainment and education together, offering a harmonious blend of fun and learning for children of all ages.

Whether it’s gearing up for school, celebrating birthdays, exploring culinary adventures, or fostering compassion, Sesame Workshop’s August content highlights promise an unforgettable and enriching experience for young audiences worldwide.