Customer Reviews

Sesame Street - Elmo Says Boo

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4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(5)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

Many of the newer Sesame Street videos, particularly if they feature the "little red menace" are watered-down and icky sweet. This one actually scared my toddler a little bit at the beginning - but engaged him enough to keep him watching until he wasn't scared any more - EXACTLY what you want it to do!

Toddlers have lots of fears - especially around halloween - and this video is a good way to show them that being scared can be fun! It's filled with knock-knock jokes, bad puns, and spooky talking skeletons, ghosts, and more fun props. I love that they didn't get rid of the thunder, lightning, or any other "scary" stuff in the Count's castle. There's also a lot of muppet-kid interaction where everyone gets silly.

I highly recommend this video to anyone who's got a shy toddler!

My Daughter - now 2- is an Elmo fanatic. And while she was quite excited to see the new video, it has taken 3 viewings With Mommy close by to feel comfortable with this video.

Between the friendly ghosts, the rattling skeleton and the spooky organ, she was quite unsure - especially when she saw Elmo jump or cry out with fright. She was also very skittish through the Ernie and Bert in Egypt skit - with the "Ernie" statue that moved.

That is not to say that she now does not love this video - I just want to caution parents that they may need to be close by to do some explaining and reassuring as it can be a bit spooky. Unlike one like the "Best of Elmo", I think this one needs a big lap to snuggle into to enjoy!

Our daughter, at 7 months, is already addicted to Elmo (so much for "no TV before age 2"), and has a big attention span when it comes to his videos. She really enjoys this one--more than just "Elmo's World" but less than her favorite, the "Elmo in Grouchland Sing and Play" video.

The video's plot is simple--Elmo has come to the Count's castle for a visit, and to trade "spooky" jokes. Everyone in the castle takes part--a skeleton, a pipe organ, the bats. In the usual format, song clips and sketches are introduced. They include the Count singing the "Batty Bat" (that's a favorite) and the Ernie and Bert in Egypt sketch.

Funny, I never even stopped to consider whether or not it was too scary! Our daughter wasn't frightened at all. Other reviewers are saying that their toddlers are a bit scared by this one, so maybe next year (we're putting it away 'til next Halloween) we'll get different results!

It is very captivating to young audiences. Both my twin sons love it. They are 16 months old and have loved this DVD for awhile.

I bought this video when my son was 18 months old, and out of all 20+ sesame street videos that we have, he wants to see this one over and over again. He loves the Count and Elmo together and laughs at the silly jokes. He also dances to the Count's singing. At 25 months old now, this video is still one of his favorites.

My 2 yr old loves this video. Although I don't find it scary (neither does she), I probably wouldn't show it to a child under 1. I don't think they would get the idea of the video. It's not meant to scare but to make light of irrational fears.

The songs are extremely catchy, my daughter and I find ourselves singing them all the time-"Transylvania 1-2-3". It also teaches kids about humor and jokes. Definately a video to watch again and again.

We specifically purchased this DVD to prepare our daughter (age 2) for all the spooky things she would see when the Halloween decorations came out and trick or treating began. We started watching it in September and by the time she saw skeletons, spiders and ghosts she loved them all. She literally wanted to "hug" spider and skeleton decorations that she saw. It helped make what could have been scary, fun for her.

The jokes throughout are a bit much and go right over a toddler's head but in all, it's a fun show and we have enjoyed watching it!

Maybe too many clips that are in other videos...but a good introduction to the holiday for the under 2 crowd...My son was well prepared for costumes and pretending to be scary after watching this video for a few weeks before.

My 17 month old daughter LOVES this movie. If your looking for a movie with the Count in it this is the one. Hes in almost every scene, and they show a few of his songs too!

Well, this is cute. I like it. But my three year old son (who normally likes Elmo and who normally like Halloween) is scared to watch it. He doesn't want me to play it--he asks for Dora's Halloween instead.

This DVD--compared to other Elmo DVD's--is a tad on the dark side, with a Haunted House and spooky sounds. So while it is of course tame for us grown-ups, you may want to be careful if you think your child might be frightened.

I hope this helps you make your decision!