I grew up with Sesame Street. My daughter learned so much from Sesame Street. My son is currently learning with Elmo and friends. We have seen Sesame Street Live almost every year. We own a lot of Sesame Street books, including ones from the 1980’s when I was young! My kids both jumped at the chance to review books with their friends from Sesame Street.

Before I could read to them, they wanted to set the mood. Almost all Sesame friends were pulled out (except for Abby and Zoey, as my daughter absolutely refused to let them participate out of fear her brother would kidnap them) and posed. Photo credit goes to my daughter!

Now, onto the reviews!

2-Year Old Son Review

This story went a little bit over his head. He liked seeing the pictures of his friends, and shouted their name out each time he saw them, but that was it. He was a little too young for this one.

5-Year Old Daughter Review

This book was perfect for her. Having only grown up in a house, she had no idea there were other types of houses out in the world. This fit in nicely with the theme that she has been learning in school – we are all different, but we are all the same (funny enough – there’s another Sesame Street book that her teacher read about this very topic). She listened intently to each housing option, and loved seeing Granny Bird at the end of the story. She is beginning to understand that not everyone lives like her, and this was the perfect complement to that.

Mom Review

I thought this book was perfect for kids age 5 and up to demonstrate that even though houses may be different shapes, sizes, and serve a different purpose, they are the same in the sense that a family lives there. At the end is a map to show where the different types of houses can be found in the world. The only concern I had was addressed at the end – there is a page that does discuss homelessness on a high level, and places that may be able to help a family that is homeless. I think this is a great book to help show kids that they may be different, but can be the same!

This book is due to be released on November 3, 2020 – I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.