Sesame Street: Fairy Tale Fun!

This latest compilation from the long-running children series cobbles together fairy tale and nursery rhyme-themed segments featuring the popular Muppet characters and friends. Here, Elmo and Abby try their hand at helping Mother Goose—who is suffering from writer's block—to create three more works before her deadline. Kermit the Frog pops up in reporter garb to meet with classic characters, including a princess who wants to kiss an amphibian (which backfires) and a snoring Sleeping Beauty. Also including Big Bird's playdate with Hansel and Gretel, Abby attempting to kiss Oscar the Grouch to turn him into royalty, and a nervous Jack Be Nimble (who draws inspiration from a song-singing kangaroo and the famous cow who jumped over the moon), this is ultimately a so-so title. Extras include two bonus segments, and the full-length CinderElmo (starring Keri Russell, Kathy Najimy, and Oliver Platt). A strong optional purchase. Aud: K, P. (J. Williams-Wood)