Elmo Is Kind (Sesame Street)

Name: Elmo Is Kind (Sesame Street)
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780593308257
Price: 6.99 NZD
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By Jodie Shepherd

Series: Little Golden Book

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In Elmo Is Kind (Sesame Street) by Jodie Shepherd, young readers follow Elmo on his delightful adventures as he learns about kindness. The story showcases everyday acts of generosity and empathy, as Elmo helps his friends on Sesame Street, encouraging children to develop and embrace kind-hearted behaviours.
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Originally published in 2018 in slightly different form as K is for kindness.

Description

Elmo Is Kind (Sesame Street) by Jodie Shepherd showcases Elmo discovering various ways to be kind to his Sesame Street friends as he earns his "K Is For Kindness" badge from his Monster Scout troop in this delightful Little Golden Book.

In his quest to earn the badge, Elmo works extra hard to assist friends and neighbours in different ways, learning what it truly means to be kind. Abby Cadabby, Grover, Oscar the Grouch, Bert, and the Count are just a few of the pals Elmo helps with his good deeds.

Designed for children aged 2 to 5, this terrific Little Golden Book teaches boys and girls all about acts of kindness.

Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organisation behind Sesame Street, aims to help kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder through its many unique domestic and international initiatives. These projects cover a wide array of topics for families around the world.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593308257

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 June 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc.

Illustration: FULL COLOR

Contributors:

Illustrated by Tom Brannon
Illustrated by Tom Brannon
Illustrated by Tom Brannon

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 165.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 113g

Pages: 24

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