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Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet

Jim Henson (Actor), Frank Oz (Actor), Jim Henson (Director), Eva Saks (Director) | Rated: Unrated | Format: VHS Tape
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (73 customer reviews)

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When Baby Bear must learn his alphabet in one day, Big Bird patiently takes him under his wing in Do the Alphabet. Only "The Method," (a hilarious combination of dance, song, visualization, and group therapy) can help Baby Bear on such short notice. The result is 40 minutes of ABC's Sesame Street style, where vibrant educational cartoons, enthusiastic kids, famous guest stars (here, Billy Joel), and harmonizing Muppets make lasting educational impressions. Children age 2 to 6 will enjoy the upbeat musical numbers dedicated to various letters; a favorite segment features the Boogie Woogie Piggies and their flashy rendition of the alphabet song. Throughout the well-paced show, Big Bird offers just the right blend of coaching and friendship, much like the ace support group leader he's mildly spoofing. Hats off to Sesame Street for helping Baby Bear--and his viewing audience--understand that learning takes time, patience, and a team effort. --Liane Thomas

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3.0 out of 5 stars Buy Richard Scarry ABC instead Jun 24 2004
By Ginger Meggs
Format:DVD
The problems with this DVD are that it doesn't effectively teach the alphabet and it is pretty annoying. A fair chunk of it is Baby Bear complaining with a whiny lisp, and Big Bird patronising him. Big Bird even runs an "alphabet support group" (like psychotherapy) which I think is a really unsuitable concept for young children. But worse than that, the letters are not taught in a systematic, complete way - only selected letters are featured prominently.
For an alphabet DVD I would recommend Richard Scarry ABC or Learning Songs instead of this one.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Not the best May 17 2004
By Jen ML
Format:DVD
I had bought "Learning About Letters" when my oldest son was about 2, which is excellent and will be out on DVD soon. This DVD is not nearly as good - not as much to help learn. The storyline is weak, and there is nbot much emphasis on the letters themselves. Most of it is about Baby Bear's frustration in trying to say the alphabet. My 2 younger boys (4 and 2) have not been very interested in this one.

Get "Learning About Letters" instead, which does the entire alphabet several times and highlights letters instead of Baby Bear trying to say the alphabet.

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5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT AND EDUCATIONAL April 16 2004
By "veronica01"
Format:DVD
My son loves this DVD. It was one of his first Sesame Street DVD's and is still one of his favorites. It is very educational in learning the alphabet. The only thing that I didn't like was the way Baby Bear pronounces his words (although my son doesn't mind one bit). Other than that I would defenitely recommed this to your library for your young ones.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for learning the alphabet!
I started my son watching this video when he was about 18 mos old. I would put it on when I was making dinner to keep him occupied and out of the kitchen. Read more
Published on April 6 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars My daughter loves it!
We all love Sesame Street, but I highly recommend this dvd. You know how the kids mostly like the singing part of the video, well on this dvd you can chose just to play the songs... Read more
Published on Mar 29 2004 by Jennifer Jackson
3.0 out of 5 stars Ok, but not great
After reading some of the other reviews before I bought this for my twin 2 year olds I was very excited. After watching it I have to say I'm disappointed. Read more
Published on Feb 18 2004 by mother of twins
5.0 out of 5 stars Great show
Unfortunately finding Sesame Street on t.v. has become imposssible in my area. Luckily there are plenty of videos/dvd's available. Read more
Published on Feb 10 2004 by Matthew Jablow
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommend This Video
My husband and I were looking for a way to teach our 2.5 year old son his ABCs. He wasn't interested in working with us, but does like movies. Read more
Published on Jan 31 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars Do the Alphabet
We purchased this video about 6 months ago for my daughter who just turned 2. We do have another letters video from Baby Bumble Bee, but the Sesame Street one is her favorite. Read more
Published on Jan 21 2004 by Denise
3.0 out of 5 stars Minding your Rs.
Our son has been singing the alphabets since he was 18 months, but we wanted him to become familiar with associating the names of the letters with what they look like. Read more
Published on Jan 13 2004 by archaeoamy
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful video
We had this video when my oldest, now nine, was two. He loved it then so we are buying the DVD for the two year old we have now. The songs are WONDERFUL. Read more
Published on Jan 6 2004 by TRISH
5.0 out of 5 stars Great video!
My 8 month old daughter loves this video. When Baby Bear comes on the screen, she squeals! I even remember watching some of the clips when I was younger. Read more
Published on Dec 10 2003 by Corey Brennan
4.0 out of 5 stars Eh. It's okay. Better ones available.
I bought this to teach my 18 month old daughter the ABC's. The storyline is way too long for a toddler. Read more
Published on Nov 24 2003 by F. Norelli
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