Hi everybody.
Elmo's here with Elmo's friend, Miss Rose.
>> Hi Elmo.
Hi everybody.
Elmo and I were just about to read a book together.
>> Yeah, Elmo loves books.
>> Me too.
Books can tell us amazing stories, and
let us use our imagination to take us to new places and
be anyone we wanna be like [SOUND] >> [LAUGH] A pirate.
>> Yes, or
[SOUND] >> [LAUGH] A kookaburra.
Hey that's pretty good Miss Rose.
>> Thank you Elmo.
Do you have a favorite book Elmo?
>> Yeah, let's see if Miss Rose can guess Elmo's favorite story.
[COUGH] Elmo will huff and Elmo will puff.
>> Is your favorite story the Three Little Piggies?
Not by the hairs of my chinny chin chin.
>> Yeah [LAUGH], that's right, the Three Little Piggies.
Does Miss Rose know this book?
[COUGH] This porridge is too cold, this porridge is too hot.
>> This porridge
is just right.
Am I talking to Elmolocks?
>> Yeah Elmo loves the story.
>> As you can see, Elmo and I love talking about books.
That is why Elmo and all of his friends at Sesame Street have teamed
up with big W to give away books throughout Australia.
>> That's right mates.
>> Shall we read a book together?
>> Yeah great idea.
You know what? Elmo is gonna get cozy,
but Elmo will see everybody after the story, bye, bye.
>> Bye.
This story is called Dream with Sesame Street.
Words by Susanna Leonard Hill, pictures by Marybeth Nelson.
A dream can be big or a dream can be small.
What matters the most is to have dreams at all.
Ambitious, creative, outrageous, concrete, or close to your heart,
something simple and sweet.
A dream can be near or a dream can be far.
It even can push you to reach for the stars.
Wherever you go, way up to new heights, if you keep trying,
your dreams will take flight.
Though beginning seems hard with no ending in sight,
each story begins with the first word you write.
A single note starts the most beautiful song.
One step gets your dreams up and moving along.
When things don't work out in just the right ways,
remember you grow from having those bad days.
Don't be scared of a monster hiding on the next page.
Keep learning, keep dreaming, no matter your age.
Since one person's trash is another one's treasure,
your dreams are not subject to anyone's measure.
Even if others may not think it's best,
the road to success is your own special quest.
It's perfectly fine to do things your own way.
However you do them, it' always okay.
How boring if everyone did things the same.
So imagine, have fun and play your own game.
Sometimes big ideas don't go as you planned.
Giant leaps lead to stumbles and falls when you land.
But pick yourself up.
Try again the next day.
Get back on that stage, everything is A-OK.
A wand isn't needed to make dreams come true.
The magic you need is already in you.
Forget about fairy dust, potions, and spells.
You've got all you need to succeed and excel.
If your dream is too big to complete on your own,
teamwork is better than working alone.
You always can ask a good friend for advice, and
working together sure does feel nice.
If you're worried about making a lot of mistakes and wondering
whether you have what it takes, remember you don't need a superhero's cape.
Just believe in yourself and your dreams will take shape.
Though you're sure to have days when you can't try a smile,
look on the sweet side of life for a while.
Cookies and milk sweep the gray clouds away, and
bring you right back to a bright sunny day.
Some dreams you will hold very close to your heart, and
others are better when friends can take part.
If your dream feels like it will never come true.
Keep in mind, you're surrounded by those who love you.
You're amazing and smart in all that you do.
Count your blessings for all that is given to you.
Make every day count to achieve something new.
Every day is a chance for a dream to come true.
Although you work hard toward your dreams every day,
make sure you take time out to giggle and play.
Be happy.
Be silly.
Make a funny face.
Reaching your dreams is not some big race.
When one dream is realized then the next can shine through,
pushing you forward to try something new.
Never stopped dreaming whatever you do.
He's wishing that all of your dreams will come true.
The end.
>> [LAUGH] That was a great story Miss Rose, Elmo loved it.
>> What do you dream about Elmo?
>> What does Elmo dream about?
What Elmo dreams about making his very own book one day.
But you know what, Elmo can't write yet.
>> That's okay Elmo, you can still tell a story with just pictures.
Just grab some crayons, and some paper, and make your own picture book.
>> Hey, that's a great idea Miss Rose.
>> [LAUGH] >> But before Elmo does that,
maybe we could read another book.
>> I was hoping that you would say that.
What do you wanna read next?
>> Let's read a book of outer space.
>> Or animals?
>> Humpty dumpty, a classic.
[LAUGH] >> Yes, I love humpty dumpty, okay.
Happy reading everybody.
Bye, bye everybody.
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