Elmo Says BOO!

A winner in every way: with a few exceptions (Bert, Ernie, Big Bird, and Snuffleupagus--maybe they were afraid), all of the favorites are here. The Count takes stock of the "Bones (Inside of You)" and teams up with Elmo on "Transylvania 1-2-3-4-5," Grover confronts the "Monster in the Mirror" and implores that you "Be Kind to Your Neighborhood Monsters." Cookie Monster and Zoe (on "The Monster Mash") each make an appearance, along with little-used Sesame Street characters such as Telly Monster, Herry Monster, and Frazzle (here with the Frazzletones). All the songs are fun, and they all hold up to repeated listenings--which you'll be plenty glad about, since the kids are not going to want to stop playing this one. --Randy Silver