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Sesame Street: Being Green
Elmo and Abby find out it can be easy being green when they stumble onto the Earth-a-Thon, hosted by Mr. Earth, happening right on Sesame Street. Telly, Rosita, and Cookie Monster answer phone calls from children calling in with pledges to reduce, reuse, recycle (and possibly send cookies to Cookie). But what happens when Abby uses her magic to help Elmo be really "green"?
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Plot Summary
This special episode of Sesame Street focuses on the concept of 'green' in all its forms. Kermit the Frog joins Elmo, Big Bird, and Grover to explore the color green through songs, stories, and interactions with various characters. The episode celebrates nature, environmental awareness, and the many things that are green in the world around us.
Critical Reception
Sesame Street's 'Being Green' special was widely praised for its educational value and gentle approach to teaching children about environmentalism and the color green. It was seen as a heartwarming and engaging installment that reinforced the show's long-standing commitment to child development and positive social values.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its educational content on environmentalism.
Celebrated for its gentle and engaging way of teaching young children.
Appreciated for its classic Sesame Street charm and music.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Sesame Street: Being Green' highlights its effectiveness in engaging children with educational themes. Parents and viewers often comment on the show's ability to make learning fun and its positive impact on children's understanding of nature and colors.
Fun Fact
The song 'Being Green' was originally sung by Kermit the Frog in 1970, long before this 2009 special, becoming one of his signature tunes.
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