Elmo's Monster Maker

My son is just learning to talk and there are five words he says clearly and often: NO, fishy, apple, mama… and Elmo. Needless to say, we were thrilled to learn that Sesame Workshop Apps recently came out with an app starring our furry, red friend. To play “Elmo’s Monster Maker”, we first select a monster buddy and customize it with eyes, nose, and a hat. We then have the option to “play” with our monster by taking a picture, watching it dance, or goofing around with Elmo. There is an alluring and intimate quality to this game… a sense of inclusion where Elmo and the monsters embrace us in the fun rather than feeling like observers. This can be partially attributed to the production that uses only interactive video clips that engage directly with the audience. The monster’s dress-up options are ultra-silly with some outlandish choices, and the dance party feature has toe-tapping, themed tunes that can match the style and mood of your monster. This isn't an educational app per se, but it's certainly a lot of pure, clean FUN... Elmo-style.