| Category | Details |
| Release Date | April 4, 2017 |
| Produced By | Warner Home Video |
| Format | DVD (Single Disc) |
| Region Code | Region 1 |
| Featured Characters | Elmo, Cookie Monster, Mucko Polo, Elmozilla |
| Adventure: Mucko Polo | Exploring Sesame Street using the five senses |
| Adventure: Sesame Ocean | Discovering life beneath the waves |
| Adventure: Elmozilla | A giant-sized Elmo adventure in the city |
| Parody: Cookies of the Caribbean | Cookie Monster as Captain Snack Sparrow |
| Parody: The Spy Who Loved Cookies | A lesson in following secret clues |
| Parody: The Biscotti Kid | Learning the "Way of the Cookie" |
| Parody: Les Mousserables | Jean Bon-Bon searches for a cookie in Paris |
| Musical: Prince Elmo | Elmo imagines himself in a royal musical quest |
| Educational Focus | Self-Regulation, Sensory Awareness, Persistence |
| Bonus Episode | "Lifting Snuffy" (Full-length) |
| Bonus Content | Printable Storybooks (Cookie Monster's Busy Day, Elmo and His Friends) |
| Themes | Move It Day, Hooper's Lockdown, Me Am What Me Am |
Facts
The "Lifting Snuffy" bonus feature is a masterclass in Muppet physics.
This full-length episode, which is included as a bonus, sees the characters trying to lift Mr Snuffleupagus. The Snuffy puppet is so big and heavy that to lift him, they had to use a special internal rig and two puppeteers (one for the front, one for the back) to make it look like he was weightless without knocking him over.
"Elmozilla" is a direct homage to Toho's Godzilla franchise.
In this bit, Elmo grows to a huge size. They used "miniature" versions of the Sesame Street sets (forced perspective) to make the standard 3.5-foot Muppet look like a towering kaiju, teaching kids about the idea of scale and "big vs. small".
"The Biscotti Kid" stars a rare martial arts "Muppet-Stunt" coordinator.
In this Cookie's Crumby Pictures parody of The Karate Kid, the puppeteers had to undergo specific training to mimic the "crane kick" and other martial arts moves while keeping the "crumbly" and clumsy nature of Cookie Monster's character.
"Hooper's Lockdown" is a rare "Bottleneck" episode structure.
This bit is all about the characters being stuck inside the store. It was designed to teach "patience" and "indoor cooperation", using the single interior set to its maximum potential to create a sense of focused, character-driven narrative.
"Elmo the Grouch" features a rare "Puppet Swap" transformation.
To show Elmo turning into a Grouch, the costume department created a "dingy" version of the Elmo Muppet with matted fur and a permanent scowl. It's pretty rare that the show's most "positive" character is allowed to stay in a "negative" state for an entire segment.
"Les Mousserables" is the most complex musical parody of the show.
This Cookie's Crumby Pictures bit makes fun of the Broadway musical Les Misérables. It features "Jean Bon-Bon" and is really popular with adult fans because of its clever lyrics about "One Day More" and "I Dreamed a Dream." They use these lyrics to teach the idea of "waiting for dessert."
'Sesame Ocean' uses digital water-mapping tech.
Unlike older episodes that used blue fabric for water, this one used better CGI to make the Muppets look like they were underwater in 3D, which was a big step forward for the 2017 release.
The "Printable Storybooks" were all about "Dual-Screen" learning.
Sesame Workshop tried to get parents to watch the DVD more actively by including Cookie Monster's Busy Day and Elmo and His Friends as digital files on the DVD.
The "Monarch Butterfly" bit used real-life close-up photography.
This bit mixed Muppets with high-def footage of real butterfly migrations. It was all part of a special STEM project to teach kids about life cycles and how nature can be fragile compared to the Muppets, who are huge.
"Me Am What Me Am" is a rare example of "identity politics" for puppets.
This bit looks at Cookie Monster accepting himself, despite people trying to change him. It's pretty rare that a character's "flaws" (like his obsession with cookies) are shown as a core, unchangeable part of who he is that deserves respect.
Parent's Guide
Elmo sees a butterfly migration in a science lesson for preschoolers. This segment is all about teaching kids about the life cycle of insects and the wonders of the natural world. You can use this story to get your child interested in exploring the environment.
Cookie Monster takes on movie parodies like Cookies of the Caribbean. These segments are great for honing your critical thinking skills. Cookies have to follow certain rules, and they have to use self-regulation to achieve a goal. Seeing him deal with these challenges helps kids learn executive function. Use these examples to show how important it is to follow directions at home.
The Elmozilla bit looks at spatial reasoning and size comparison. Elmo grows to a giant size and navigates the neighbourhood carefully. This gives us a chance to chat about ideas like big and enormous. Move It Day is a high-energy feature that promotes physical literacy and gross motor skills. These segments help kids understand how their bodies move through space. When we think of movement as a big adventure, it helps kids to develop good habits.
An underwater exploration journey takes viewers into the Sesame Ocean. This STEM for preschoolers feature is all about marine biology and the creatures that live under the sea. It gets kids interested in the environment and encourages them to think like scientists. Kids go on a deep sea expedition from their living room. Use this to get kids interested in science and nature.
There's also a bonus episode called Lifting Snuffy that's all about the power of teamwork. This story is a great way to help people learn about social and emotional skills. It shows the value of helping a friend in need. Use this story to teach your child about cooperation and empathy.
In a parody called The Biscotti Kid, Cookie Monster has to master karate and concentration. This segment is all about teaching kids mindfulness and the importance of taking a moment to pause and think. It's all about having a chilled mind and staying focused, rather than being all muscle. This message is great for positive behaviour intervention.
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