SESAME WORKSHOP is the nonprofit educational organization behind the world-renowned children's program Sesame Street. With the mission of helping kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder, Sesame Workshop has worked with educators to develop programs tailored to the unique needs of children all over the world. Sesame Workshop works to teach the whole child, providing lessons on topics from ABCs and 123s to health, emotional well-being, and respect.
In Heroes Wear Masks: Elmo's Super Adventure, [Elmo] holds young readers' hands as he navigates the changing world amid the COVID-19 pandemic that sees some big changes to his usual school-day routine. - People I highly recommend this book to families of young children. I also think teachers of young children should have this in their library right now and be reading it to their students. - NAPPA (National Parenting Product Awards) Filled with tips from Elmo to help kids who are a little nervous as they navigate this new normal. [Heroes Wear Masks] has something we can all learn: Elmo and his friends do belly breathing every morning because it's a nice thing to start the day. - Vladimir Duthiers on CBS This Morning Elmo is nervous about starting school, but learns to wash his hands, take deep breaths and wear a mask to keep everyone safe. - Today.com, '17 books to ease kids' anxiety about coronavirus' [Heroes Wear Masks] is all about helping kids because so many are having to adjust especially going to school... a special message for everybody who is transitioning back to school in one way or another. - Hoda Kotb on NBC Today Show