Nokia really impressed us last week at CES with all their latest products like the N900 smartphone and Booklet 3G. But what seriously caught my eye was their conceptual Family Story Play. Family Story Play is a folding wooden book with two screens. Inside of the wooden book sits an actual book for the child to read.  One of the 3 inch touchscreen has an interactive Elmo, who the user can actually speak too. Elmo also knows what page you are on, so he’ll speak …

ATP has come out with a collection of six different Sesame Street Video USB keys. Each USB key is shaped like the head of your favorite Sesame Street Characters, including Elmo, Big Bird, Cookie Monster and Bernie. Plug the character into your computer and a video episode of Sesame Street will pop up. Each of the USB keys contain a full length episode to watch, but they still have plenty of room left over to hold other files. A special wearable connector strap is also …

Sesame Street has made its way to the iPhone App Store with three new games designed to teach kid ages 2 through 5 about numbers and counting. The first game to be released is Grover’s Number Special which retails for $2.99. Coming soon is Sesame Street 123 and Elmo’s Monster Maker, which is sure to be a big hit.

We love Elmo and we are not ashamed to admit it. So it was with giddy delight that I found out the other day that there is a brand new Elmo – Elmo Live Encore! Based upon the original Elmo live of last year, this latest version of Elmo has all new stories, silly reactions, and songs. Just tickle his back, squeeze his nose, or press his tummy and Elmo will come alive to entertain you and your kids all over again. To celebrate Sesame’s …

We love Elmo but do you ever think of dressing up like him just a little? “Elmo Tickle Hands” is the best of both worlds – it combines tickling, music and a new dance. Just slip your kids hands or even yours in these two furry red hands. One tickle hand is activated with a press of Elmo’s nose. When the child touches a surface, the hand will vibrate and kids will hear sound effects and fun phrases from Elmo. And as kids tickle, …

Congratulations to Tom Kelemen of SimiValley, California! He won the Elmo Live from our Holiday Giveaway.

When we where first introduced to Elmo Live back in April, it was love at first sight. How he interacted during the presentation and the overall evolution of technology from the days of Tickle Me Elmo and now to Elmo Live was amazing. He sat and told stories, danced, laughed, and sneezed. It was as if the little red monster we love was actually real and interacting with us. After the 15 minute demo we were then told Elmo Live wouldn’t be available till late …