Leslie Kimmelman

Frankenstein stands out at the Valentine's Day Bash for being less monstrous than the other guests, but to one smelly, rude creature that makes him the perfect valentine.

Sam saw, well listened, as a new family moved in next door. He climbed down from the tree house, hurried next door, and rang the bell. "A girl about his age opened the door. Hi, I'm your neighbor, said Sam. Where's Charlie? Here, said the girl. Here where? Said Sam. Me! Said the girl. I'm Charlie. No way, said Sam. Charlie is a boy's name. Isn't it? I was named after my great-grand mother Charlene. But I'm warning you: Never call me Charlene."

This story stars Elmo, Abby, and their friend Julia, who has autism. Together, the three pals have a delightful playdate.

Uncle Jake gets to blow the shofar twice within ten days, as the family celebrates first Rosh Hashanah and then Yom Kippur.

"You are one of a kind! Look at the people all around you. No two people are the same! Join Elmo and his friends as they celebrate everyone's similarities and differences in thsi interactive book with textures to feel and flaps to lift on every page!"--Page [4] of cover.