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Video Game Review: Sesame Street: Elmo’s Musical Monsterpiece

Elmo's Musical MasterpieceI was sent a copy of Elmo’s Musical Monsterpiece for the Wii to play with and review. I set the game up for Eva to get started playing. The game has very simple controls which are very easy to comprehend for a child of 4 1/2 years old. She gets up and moves, jumps and twists in order to perform little mini games on the screen. There is only one button on the controller needed and the rest are simple gestures that your child performs.

I was at breakfast with Eva the other day and she pointed to the wall and said, “I know that instrument! It is an accordion!” I looked and it was an accordion. I asked her how she knew that instrument and she replied that she learned of it from Elmo’s Musical Monsterpiece. The game is cute and fun with music that children will enjoy. Watching her play it and seeing her sense of accomplishment was something that made me proud. Continue reading Video Game Review: Sesame Street: Elmo’s Musical Monsterpiece →

PBS Kids VIP, Press Release

Being Elmo: A Puppeteer’s Journey

Do you know the person behind the voice and puppet of Elmo? Elmo is Sesame Street’s most popular character by far. His toys have sparked long lines at toy stores and such fervor that he’s a phenomenon. Whether you love Elmo or hate Elmo the story of his creator is pretty amazing and now he is subject of an Independent Lens documentary on PBS. Meet Kevin Clash, the man behind the Muppet.

Puppeteer Kevin Clash Talks About Being Elmo

Elmo Answers Your Question

I’ll be setting my DVR so that I can watch this show. I’d love to know more about this guy and what he’s accomplished beyond being Elmo. His credits include many things that I really enjoyed as a kid like Labyrinth, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and even The Great Space Coaster. You can learn more about the show in the press release below. Continue reading Being Elmo: A Puppeteer’s Journey →