Music Details
Artist
Label
Genre
More details
See more music reviews

Elmo Says BOO! (by Sesame Street, Children's Music)

common sense media says

A funny, fun alternative to Halloween creepiness.

parents & educators say
Be the first to review it

What parents need to know

Parents need to know that, like all Sesame Street CDs, this one teaches while entertaining. For example, there are several counting tunes and an excellent song about the different bones ("so many you can't count them") in the body.

Positive messages: Not applicable.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.
Our ratings and reviews are informed by child development guidelines. Learn more.

More on Elmo Says BOO!

What to talk about

Talk to your kids
Families can talk about self-acceptance and tolerance of others, an important message in some of the monster songs. We are gently reminded that monsters are "hairy but not scary and want to be your friend." You can also locate the bones of the body as the song identifies them.

What's the story?

What's the story?
Sesame Street knows skeletons need not be scary. ELMO SAYS BOO! offers a friendly alternative to Halloween creepiness, replacing horror with comedy and fear with fun. Some songs include characters that make kids laugh, like "Frazzle" who only says "Argh!" -- meaning, yes, no, thank you, maybe, and that he's happy, sad, etc. Other songs are designed for dancing and games, like "Roll That Pumpkin Down to Town." The three best tracks -- "Transylvania 1-2-3-4-5," which hearkens back to the Big Band Era, "Bones (Inside of You)," and "The Batty Bat" -- all feature the Count at his Transylvanian best.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
Parents are sure to appreciate the gentleness of this Halloween album, although the endless monster songs could become tiresome. This is not true for the kids, though. While the album provides the perfect background for visiting trick-or-treaters, your kids will likely want to hear it all year long.

Music themes & details

Music Details
Released on: September 1, 1998
Label: Sony Music
Genre: Children's Music
This review was written by Lisha Papert Lercari
 
 

Review It

 

Review Elmo Says BOO!

Hang on! You need to be a member to post your review.
A safe community is important to us. Please observe our guidelines.
 

There aren’t any reviews yet. Ask your friends to review this title.

More reviews ...

An independent voice for families
Age-appropriate reviews
Advice on the big issues
 

vote now

Will you add Elmo Says BOO! to your playlist?

Absolutely
Maybe
No way

Already listened to it? What do you think?

I recommend it
It's a pass
 

Great alternatives handpicked by our editors

Browse more music
About our rating system
ON: Content is appropriate for kids this age.
PAUSE: Know your child, some content may not be right for some kids
OFF: Not age appropriate for kids this age
Our child development rating guidelines