title page
Joanie Margaret Evans
Spends a great day on Sesame Street
With love from,
Mom
pages 1 & 2
It was a busy day on Sesame Street. Everyone was preparing for the big art show.Joanie Margaret Evans, age 7, from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was coming to judge the show. Joanie was bringing Peter, John and Beth to help her. The best artist would get a bright blue ribbon. "Hurry everyone!" Big Bird called. "Joanie will be here any minute."
pages 3 & 4
Finally, Joanie arrived with Peter, John and Beth. Big Bird was so happy to see Joanie that he gave her a warm hug and welcomed everyone to Sesame Street. After pointing out all the wonderful sights on Sesame Street, Big Bird explained that the judging was about to begin. "First stop is Oscar's trash can," he said.
pages 5 & 6
Oscar had made a most unusual sculpture out of some things he'd found in the trash. Joanie was very impressed. But Oscar thought he had a little more work to do, so he searched through his can for the finishing touch. As trash came flying out of the can, Joanie spotted the perfect piece" a flattened fluget horn. "Wow, that's trashy!" said Oscar. "That should do it! Thanks, Joanie."
pages 7 & 8
Next, they visited Cookie Monster. He had made a giant picture of a cookie. Joanie could practically taste the scrumptious-looking treat. "That is the best cookie I've ever seen," declared Joanie. "Mmmm, Joanie right. Cookie!" Cookie Monster said as he took a large bite out of his picture. Joanie giggled. "Now it's perfect," she said.
pages 9 & 10
Ernie and Bert waved Joanie, Peter, John and Beth over to see their baseball mural. They had painted a grass-green baseball diamond covered with bats and gloves. Bert paced back and forth nervously. Ernie tossed a ball to Joanie. "Nice catch, Joanie." he said.
pages 11 & 12
Next, Joanie walked over to Zoe, who was sadly holding up an empty frame. "I didn't finish my painting," Zoe sighed. "Look at your smock," Joanie said with a big smile. "It's as beautiful as any painting I've ever seen." Zoe quickly took off her smock and hung it inside the frame. Then she blew Joanie a big kiss! "Thanks, Joanie!"
pages 13 & 14
Big Bird guided the judges over to the Count's display of numbers. The Count had carved several giant numbers out of wood and painted them in different patterns, delightful dots, cheeky checks, and stupendous stripes. "One, two, three, four, five, six. Six super numbers." Joanie counted out loud and the Count applauded. Joanie smiled and followed Big Bird down Sesame Street.
pages 15 & 16
"Hey, Elmo," called Big Bird. "Are you ready for our judges?" Elmo pulled aside a curtain to reveal a large picture made up of brightly colored triangles. "Wow," said Joanie, "I've never seen so many triangles in one place before!" "Elmo made it especially for Telly," Elmo explained. "Telly loves triangles." "Well, Joanie," Big Bird said. "It's time for you to pick the winner."
page 17 & 18
Joanie groaned and plopped down on a bench facing Big Bird. "I'm in trouble, Big Bird. All the paintings are so great! How will I ever pick a winner?" Big Bird shook his head sadly. "I wish I could help. Too bad there's only one blue ribbon." Joanie jumped up. "That's it, Big Bird. You're a genius!" "I am?" Big Bird smiled happily.
page 19 & 20
Joanie ran inside Mr. Hooper's store. She came back out holding a handful of blue ribbons. "Everybody's a winner on Sesame Street!" Joanie shouted."Hurray!" Big Bird said. "Let's have a party to celebrate." "I'd love to stay," Joanie said, "but I have to get back to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, along with Peter, John and Beth. "Well don't forget to come back and judge our dance contest," said Ernie. "I won't," called Joanie, as she waved good-bye to all her friends on Sesame Street.
The End
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