Kevin Clash is Elmo’s “Muppeteer”
September 19, 2006 by Kerri Aldrich
Filed under Baby Toys, Children's Toys, News and Links about Children's Things, Toddler Toys
Could we really have an “Unofficial Elmo Day” without a nod to the man who makes Elmo who he is, Kevin Clash? I thought not, so here he is.
Kevin Clash first appeared with Elmo on an episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show when she was featuring the “Real People Behind Big Names.” That was the first time that I had any clue who provided Elmo’s voice and personality. Too cool.
Tavis Smiley (do you know Tavis? Awesome show on PBS) interviewed Kevin on his NPR radio show a few years back. Click here to listen! …read more
Don’t Eat the Pictures
September 2, 2006 by Kerri Aldrich
Filed under Children's Movies / DVDs, Educational Stuff
Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art recently became a regular in our video rotation. I’d never seen this movie, produced when I was just a kid myself. A good friend of mine’s son had outgrown it, so we happily accepted another distraction for my son opportunity to spend time with the Sesame Street gang.
One of my favorite parts was Oscar’s delight at finding beautiful “trash” on display in the museum. Or at least that was his artistic interpretation of broken Roman statues. Gotta love Oscar!
Welcome, Abby Caddaby!
August 15, 2006 by Kerri Aldrich
Filed under General Play Library Goodies
Did you see Abby Caddaby today? I didn’t think that she was due to move to Sesame Street until September, but there she was, as cute as can be! My daughter likes her because she’s pink. Of course, now that I see the Sesame Street website, I see that it says she arrived August 14th. Ah well, research isn’t my strong point, folks. But she is adorable!
A New Neighbor on Sesame Street
July 31, 2006 by Kerri Aldrich
Filed under General Play Library Goodies, News and Links about Children's Things
A new neighbor will be joining all of our favorite characters on Sesame Street. Her name is Abby Caddaby, and she will be joining the neighborhood for Sesame Street’s 37th season.
Abby is the first female character to join the show in 13 years, which is crazy because it means that Zoe and Rosita have been there at least that long! They still seem like cute new characters to me.
Check out Muppet Wiki to find out more about Abby!
