Elmo and Abby's Playdate (Sesame Street)

Illustrated by Allison Black
Elmo is going to Abby’s and Rudy’s house for a playdate! With superhero action figures and princess dolls to choose from, the friends discover that it’s most fun to play with the toys you like best!

While playing Princesses and Superheroes at his friends' house, Elmo is surprised by a few of their toys. He didn't know that Abby liked superheroes, and he definitely didn't know that princesses could have superpowers! Throughout the afternoon, Elmo realizes that it doesn’t matter what toys you like to play with as long as you have fun!
Cat Reynolds is a New York based writer, editor, and pasta enthusiast. In addition to writing children’s books, she also writes about food and culture for short form publications. You can often find her looking for new rhymes, exploring new cities, and trying new recipes. View titles by Cat Reynolds
New York-born illustrator Allison Black started her own stationery company, Hip Hip!, in 2015 and is experienced in creating artwork for fashion, homeware, stationery, and books. View titles by Allison Black

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Elmo is going to Abby’s and Rudy’s house for a playdate! With superhero action figures and princess dolls to choose from, the friends discover that it’s most fun to play with the toys you like best!

While playing Princesses and Superheroes at his friends' house, Elmo is surprised by a few of their toys. He didn't know that Abby liked superheroes, and he definitely didn't know that princesses could have superpowers! Throughout the afternoon, Elmo realizes that it doesn’t matter what toys you like to play with as long as you have fun!

Author

Cat Reynolds is a New York based writer, editor, and pasta enthusiast. In addition to writing children’s books, she also writes about food and culture for short form publications. You can often find her looking for new rhymes, exploring new cities, and trying new recipes. View titles by Cat Reynolds
New York-born illustrator Allison Black started her own stationery company, Hip Hip!, in 2015 and is experienced in creating artwork for fashion, homeware, stationery, and books. View titles by Allison Black

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