Sesame Street has celebrated its 40^th birthday and as someone who has enjoyed Sesame Street as a little tot I can't imagine how I would have been without it. I loved looking forward to Sesame Street each day; I liked how Burt and Ernie argued with each other because even when they did argue they still ended up as friends. When I was little I thought Big Bird was so huge but so nice and friendly. I even liked Oscar the Grouch, even though he was mean to people, he can be so funny! And you knew he really wasn't mean. Sesame Street was the one street in a big city where everybody was helpful to everybody and it was safe. It was the place where the Count can count as much as he wants and bring on the thunder and lightning but it wasn't scary. It was the place where you can play games to learn words that start with the nice letter W and to find out what words mean. Sesame Street was where all sorts of characters were different but it was okay. Every generation discovers how lovely Sesame Street, which is why when I see the dolls, I can see why the children love them. These dolls remind them to be good friends, to be considerate to each other, to like counting, to play games, to be tolerant. I think if the whole world grew up watching Sesame Street, it would be a friendly place indeed.

Gund has now made some beautiful, soft, huggable plush dolls for your child to play with. And since the doll is made by Gund, you know these toys are well made and will be around for a long time.

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This bright Big Bird plush doll is so soft and squishable and just the right size at 14 inches for cuddling.

This bright green 12-inch Oscar the Grouch in his can has a handle on the lid so that your toddler can conveniently bring Oscar with him wherever he or she goes.

I've always liked Bert because he's so patient with Ernie. This doll is 14 inches and kids will love squeezing Bert's nose!

This smiling Ernie is 11 inches tall and ready to have fun and go anywhere with your toddler.

Mr. Snuffleupagus has supersoft fur and is very easy to clean and wash. The plush doll is 17-inches and very durable.

This bright blue, slightly furry 12-inch Cookie Monster has “pop” eyes and slightly open mouth -- always ready for that next cookie!

Lovable and chatty Grover is 14 inches and soft and slight furry and oh so huggable!

The Count and you and your child can learn numbers together! This plush toy is 14 inches and has intricate details. One toy...Two toys...Three toys...a-ha-ha!

Everybody loves Elmo, you just can't help it! He's fun loving and bright red. So soft and 13 inches in size.

Zoe has a beautiful pink ballerina outfit and pink tutus to match. The doll is 12-inches high and has cute hair.