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Simple pop-ups, vivid colors, and familiar faces don the pages of this Sesame Street tale aimed at introducing young children to classic modes of traveling out and about in a big city. Written with concise, childlike language, this story explains the likely novel term “transportation” through a series of illustrations and examples, from trains to buses…and even fairy magic! Poof! Told through a jovial dialog between the iconic Big Bird and kindhearted Abby Cadabby, the text incorporates rhyme, repetition, and silly, fictitious words to introduce the elements of city transit. The bright, primary-based color palette and plethora of cartoon-drawn images provide parents with a wealth of teaching opportunities. Both children and parents alike can follow along with Abby and Big Bird as they play, learn, and explore.… (mehr)