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The most beloved children's show of all time is turning 40! This celebration of four decades of groundbreaking educational programming invites fans young and old behind the scenes at 123 Sesame Street.

In a book as lively, energetic, and appealing as the television show it chronicles, readers are treated to an inside look at every aspect of Sesame Street. Beginning with the initial idea for the show and the creation of the pilot episode and moving through its evolution over four decades, Sesame Street provides an insider's view of all of the delightful Muppet and human characters, as well as the writers, directors, producers, and all the other creative people who continue to make learning fun for generations of kids.

Step behind the scenes and learn how the Muppets are built, how they move, how they speak, and what they think and feel. Did you ever wonder what Big Bird looked like in the first season of the show? Would you like to see the puppeteers behind (and under!) the set performing their roles? How about a picture of Bert being built? All of that and more, including facsimiles of the show's pioneering scripts and some of Jim Henson's original sketches, are included in this revelatory and adoring celebration. The 1,500 photographs?both in front of and behind the camera?come directly from the archives of the Sesame Workshop, and many of them have never before been published.

For everyone who fondly remembers learning the alphabet and numbers from Sesame Street, for parents and grandparents of today's Sesame Street kids, and for avid fans and collectors of everything Sesame, this gorgeous book makes a gift to be treasured.

About the Author

Louise Gikow is an Emmy Award–winning author/composer of more than 150 scripts, books, and songs for kids and adults, including scripts for Sesame Workshop. She was editorial director and creative consultant at Jim Henson Productions for eleven years. She also created and ran a publishing and multimedia division at Nickelodeon. She lives in New York City.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Black Dog & Leventhal; Har/DVD edition (October 1, 2009)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1579126383
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1579126384
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.16 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.75 x 1.25 x 13 inches

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GeminiJef

Everything you've always wanted to know about Sesame Street

Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2013

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From the beginning of the concept of the show, the missteps, and the glory days, right on up until today and the new muppeteers. It's a great book for anyone who like Muppets, Sesame Street, the creative process, trivia, or history of television. It's got plenty of facts, biographies, and of course full colour pictures... from the first orange Oscar the Grouch and the bizarre feathered Big Bird up to Murray, with the Word on the Street. It's a great solid coffee table book that you can share with your family, friends, or by yourself on a quiet Sunday afternoon. Recommended.

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DawnLowenstein

History of Sesame Street-40 years!

Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2009

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This book is excellent! I just received it on 11/19/09 and I am very pleased with my purchase! I really have enjoyed knowing the history of this educational children's TV program and I've enjoyed watching it myself! READING about it is even better, though! That way I have a clearer idea of how this program all came about and the people who put this program together! I thank you for putting this book out for admirers of Sesame Street and I hope that whoever has read this book has enjoyed it as much as I have! Dawn E. Lowenstein

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Michael Doran

Nostalgia, thy name is Sesame Street

Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2015

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More reminiscing than you thought you'd do over a silly TV show from your childhood. This book brought back the memories, for sure. I got all choked up again even reading about the episode where Mr. Hooper died. Buy it. Read it. Watch the DVD and try to remember if you ever saw the original Gordon on TV -- then discover that there have actually been four men to play that role, not just Roscoe Orman. Any fan of the show will appreciate this book.

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G’s mom

Keeps 2 year old entertained!

Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2012

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We had received the Sesame Street 40th anniversary DVD for a gift which my daughter loves. Came with a pamphlet with the picture of the cover of this book on it. She was fascinated by all the characters. Bought the book used and it was well worth it. She loves turning the pages and finding all her favorite characters. Interesting for adults as well especially those who grew up watching the show.

Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2020

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My 2 years old boy really loves this book. Interesting for adults as well of course.

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Kevin Sigsby

Sesame Street: A Celebration of 40 Years of Life on the Street

Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2009

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Excellent behind the scenes snapshot into what made Sesame Street such a wonderful experience. It provided insight into what was the motiviation for many of the actors and wonderful stories of their experience. The photos were absolutely wonderful revealing the people and mayhem behind the scenes. I would highly recommend this for any fan of Sesame Street or those who work with children's education.

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Sarah A. Windisch

40 years of fun, learning and Sesame Street

Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2021

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I received this item in fine condition, in the time advised. I have no issues with my order. I found this very fun and a great look back to the first 40 years of Sesame Street. I enjoyed it very much, there are a lot of great things included.

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SGZ6007

This book is awesome!

Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2012

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This is a great book - it's a huge coffee table style book that's packed with huge color photos and stories. It's also very well researched and written. Whether your memories of Sesame Street are from the 70's 80's or 90's, I think you'll enjoy the behind the scenes look at this amazing show.

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Cobbie's World

Excellent Book for the Sesame Street Lovers of the World

Reviewed in Canada on May 5, 2014

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I can't imagine that there is much more to know about Sesame Street after reading this great book. I would buy it for the section on Mr. Hooper's death, alone. Fantastic compendium of all things Sesame Street. This book is a fitting tribute to the finest children's television series of all time.

Mrs. I. Commins

long live sesame street

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 19, 2010

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this book is wonderful ... and exactly what we have come to know/expect from childrens television workshop ... its fun, its extremely well done, and the best possible quality.
If you remember sesame street, buy it. If your children watch it now, or if they are grew up watching the show (and learning their letters and numbers) then buy the book for them ... its pack full of memories for Sesame Street veterans :)
i cannot recommend it highly enough ...

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Brock

Beautiful, large and delightful...

Reviewed in Canada on November 13, 2012

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I am so very happy to have this in my collection now. It was complete with the DVD and I am waiting to complete reading the book to watch that. I'm certain to enjoy it. Gorgeous pictures and details through the entire book. You can open it anywhere or read chronologically - whatever suits your fancy.

Marika Kalantzis

Five Stars

Reviewed in Canada on June 12, 2015

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Amazing book for any Sesame Street fan!

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