A Visit to the Sesame Street Library (Pictureback(R)) [Paperback]

Sesame Street (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 12, 1986 | Age Level: 3 and up | Series: Pictureback(R)

Illus. in full color. "Big Bird discovers that the book he wants to buy in the bookstore costs more than he has, so the bookseller wisely sends him to the library. There, Big Bird discovers that libraries have records, cassettes, story hours, films, and arts-and-crafts sections. A straightforward sequel to A Visit to the Sesame Street Hospital and A Visit to the Sesame Street Firehouse."--Publishers Weekly.  

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Big Bird discovers that the book he wants to buy in the bookstore (All About Birds costs more than he has, so the bookseller wisely sends him off to the library. From there, the story falls mostly into a question-and-answer format, as Big Bird discovers that libraries have records, cassettes, story hours, films, arts-and-crafts sections and even (at this branch, anyway) toys and a cozy corner. Grover is the other Sesame Street star to put in an appearance in the book, which seems fairly heavy on text for its young slant. Apart from a strictly utilitarian approach and the fact that Big Bird shouts in the library and no one hushes him, this is a fairly straightforward sequel to A Visit to the Sesame Street Hospital and A Visit to the Sesame Street Firehouse. But for readers who aren't diehard Big Bird fans, Gail Gibbons's Check it Out! might be a better first look at libraries.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2 A bland advertisement with typical Sesame Street illustrations and text for a facility that may exist only on television. When Big Bird doesn't have enough money to buy the books he wants, he discovers the public library. His friend Grover initiates him to the delights of the Children's Room. Big Bird is issued a library card and checks out the book he came to find. All possible services are available at the Sesame Street Library. While toys, an origami workshop, festivals, and squashy pillows in a listening corner are fun, they are not the realistic or essential ingredients of many public libraries, and young children may find their expectations not met. A better introduction to a public library is Gibbons' Check It Out! (HBJ, 1985). Marguerite Lewis, Glenmont Elementary School, N.Y.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (March 12, 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0394877446
• ISBN-13: 978-0394877440
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 7.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #545,912 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great book about library, November 29, 2009

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This review is from: A Visit to the Sesame Street Library (Pictureback(R)) (Paperback)

I think this book series is way better than newer sesami street books. It exprains about what is a library and how people can use it. It's a shame that they're not printing this book series, but if you're lucky to get hold of this book series, you won't be disapointed. I highly recomend it for kids.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Trip To The Sesame Library, June 3, 2001

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Brenda Mullins (Santa Rosa Beach, Fl. United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Visit to the Sesame Street Library: Featuring Jim Henson's Sesame Street Muppets (Random House Picturebacks) (Library Binding)

My grandaughter, Meredith, is 2 years old and this is her absolute favorite book. We have read it so much that she can recite most of it. She lost her first copy and was so upset. I was so glad to find her a new one at amazon.com.