The Muppets of Sesame Street

COOKIE MONSTER

Cookie Monster is a frenzied yet cuddly character on a persistent quest for more food … especially cookies! Representing children with various speech abilities, his unique speech is relatable to kids who are still discovering new aspects of language.

His voracious appetite has made him the perfect character to model healthy habits as he continues to learn about cooking and eating healthy foods. Despite his struggle to control his impulses and delay gratification, Cookie Monster will always share his snacks with his friends like Elmo and Abby. Along with his new pal Gonger, he teaches kids all about their favorite foods in his “Cookie Monster’s Foodie Truck” segment on Sesame Street.

ELMO

Elmo is a 3½-year-old red monster with a distinctive cheerful voice and a contagious giggle. Enthusiastic, friendly, and curious, he loves to explore new things and be a part of everything that happens on Sesame Street.

However, like most preschoolers, he sometimes doesn’t have all the skills or knowledge he needs. But that never stops him! He always maintains an optimistic view of himself and life. Elmo tries to do the right thing in every situation and encourages his friends to do the same. Some of his best friends are Zoe, Abby, and his pet goldfish Dorothy, but he is always ready to meet new people. Elmo’s favorite hobbies are dancing, singing, and riding his tricycle. He also loves books and using his imagination to make up stories.

About Sesame Workshop

Sesame Workshop is the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, the pioneering television show that has been reaching and teaching children since 1969. Today, Sesame Workshop is an innovative force for change, with a mission to help kids everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. We’re present in more than 150 countries, serving vulnerable children through a wide range of media, formal education, and philanthropically funded social impact programs, each grounded in rigorous research and tailored to the needs and cultures of the communities we serve. For more information, please visit www.sesameworkshop.org.