Miller, Marie-Therese. Talking About Illness: A Sesame Street Resource. Sesame Street Tough Topics. Lerner, 08/2024. 32pp. Nonfiction. PLB $29.32. 979-8765620182. Paper $9.99. 979-8765629697. GRADES Preschool–2. ADDITIONAL.
SERIES REVIEW: This Lerner’s Sesame Street collaboration tackles topics that are often hard to talk about with young children such as natural disasters, illness, and military deployments. These series entries use engaging, simple, direct, and stress-reducing short sentences, paired with appropriate color photographs and Sesame Street character dialogue (directed to the reader for engagement) to inform and help young children and early readers with the targeted topic. Each title includes something that the reader (or listener) can do to help them process and understand the topic, along with a simple glossary, index, and other suggested titles. A variety of Sesame Street characters are spread throughout each title, one per double-page spread. This includes various classic Muppets along with newer, ethnically diverse puppets including Mexican American Rosita, Black cousins Gabrielle and Tamir, and Korean American Ji-Young. Very useful titles for preschool teachers, parents, or early readers who may be struggling with these tough topics.
Joshua Rees—Daly City Public Library