Finding Elmo

Fifteen-year-old Tim loves his job at his dad's pet store, partly because he gets to spend time with his best friend, a black cockatoo named Elmo. But things at work have been tense since the store moved to a larger, more expensive location. To make extra money his father rents out the store's exotic birds for parties and Tim is furious at this exploitation of his friend. When Elmo is stolen from one of the parties, the police are unconcerned about the theft. Tim and his new human friend, Sapna, set out to find Elmo and discover that Elmo is more valuable than they'd ever imagined.

Tim's dad owns a pet store, but business is not as good as the new location and things look even worse when Elmo, Tim's favorite cockatoo, disappears during a party, but Tim is determined to find him.

Hello, Everybody! The furry red monster known as Elmo has charmed his way into hearts and homes throughout the world with his unmistakable laugh, over-the-top enthusiasm, and boundless love. Elmo’s appeal is nothing short of magical. Kids adore him, and parents find him irresistible. What is it about this little monster? Meet Kevin Clash, the man behind the Muppet and the unassuming heart and soul of Elmo. At last, the puppeteer who has performed Elmo for nearly twenty years comes out from behind the stage to share his story. Weaving together his memories of growing up with the life lessons gained from his furry red alter ego, Kevin reveals himself to be as caring, and as eager to grow and learn and love, as the very special character he brings to life. You will discover how young Kevin honed his talent entertaining the kids in his mother’s home day care with puppets he made from slippers and coat liners; how, as a struggling young artist, he realized his dream to meet and then work for his idol, Muppet creator Jim Henson; and how each and every day of performing Elmo reinforces for him what is most important in life. As Kevin has been inspired by Elmo, now we can all learn from his furry red ways. Kevin’s (and Elmo’s) thoughts on love, creativity, friendship, and optimism remind us of life’s simple truths and ultimately encourage us all to be a little bit more like Elmo—to live with joy, to love more easily, and to laugh more often.

C.1 ST. AID. KNOWLEDGE. 01-25-2008. $10.00.

8 extra-busy scenes. Lists of more challenges at the end of each book, Perfect entertainment on car and plane rides. Fun for kids to share toether.

First Look and Find: Sesame Street, I Can Do It!, which is aimed at preschoolers, follows everyone's favorite Sesame Street characters as they have fun in seven vividly drawn scenes. Elmo, Bert, Ernie, Grover, Big Bird, Abby Cadabby, Zoe, The Count, and Cookie Monster show preschoolers all about being a big kid—from using the potty to visiting the dentist and more. Each scene suggests six "find 'em" items For The child to seek out. Items have been carefully positioned in each picture to prevent frustration and encourage a sense of accomplishment For The child.

Elmo asks other kids how they get clean, when they brush their teeth, and how they take care of their hair.

It's potty time! Learn along with Elmo as you search 7 busy scenes for bubbly soap, big-kid underwear, and more. Then, roll on to the end of the book for even more Look and Find activities. Learning concepts include matching, counting, shapes, and more!