Resting Places (Sesame Street)

with Lovable, Furry Old Grover

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Author Jon Stone
Illustrated by Michael Smollin
When elbows, thumbs, ears, and even belly buttons get tired, Grover has the perfect solution: a resting place for each part of the body. He invites children to try them out by placing their own elbows, etc., right on the shapes indicated on the pages of this imaginative book.
Jon Stone was the first head writer for Sesame Street, and was one of the show's principal directors and producers for more than 24 years. He died in 1997. View titles by Jon Stone
Michael Smollin is an illustrator. His books include Another Monster at the End of This Book and The Alligator’s A. B. C.    View titles by Michael Smollin

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When elbows, thumbs, ears, and even belly buttons get tired, Grover has the perfect solution: a resting place for each part of the body. He invites children to try them out by placing their own elbows, etc., right on the shapes indicated on the pages of this imaginative book.

Author

Jon Stone was the first head writer for Sesame Street, and was one of the show's principal directors and producers for more than 24 years. He died in 1997. View titles by Jon Stone
Michael Smollin is an illustrator. His books include Another Monster at the End of This Book and The Alligator’s A. B. C.    View titles by Michael Smollin

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