Sesame Street Magical Halloween Adventure is a beloved children's book that follows the characters from the popular television show as they embark on a whimsical and spooktacular adventure. Written by Liza Alexander and illustrated by Tom Cooke, this book is perfect for young readers who love Halloween and the lovable Sesame Street characters. The story begins on Halloween night when Elmo, Big Bird, and their friends receive mysterious invitations to attend a magical Halloween party at Count von Count's castle. Excited and curious, the gang sets off on their journey, encountering various obstacles and spooky surprises along the way. As the characters venture through the streets of Sesame Street, they come across a haunted house, a pumpkin patch, and even encounter a friendly ghost. Each page is filled with colorful illustrations, capturing the excitement and wonder of Halloween night.
The Get Down- Coffee Stout
Ritual Night 8 Mexican dark chocolate stout brewed with roasted chocolate malts, cocoa nibs, milk sugar, Mexican vanilla beans, cinnamon Ancho chili peppers. Bright and tropical, we packed in a massive dose of fragrant passionfruit before layering in Juicy pineapple, bright strawberries, sweet vanilla, and nutty almonds to create an orgeat syrup vibe.
Each page is filled with colorful illustrations, capturing the excitement and wonder of Halloween night. The story is engaging and easy to follow, making it a perfect read-aloud for parents and educators. Throughout the adventure, the book also incorporates important lessons about friendship, bravery, and problem-solving.
Punchgut! And The Beer Labels of Drekker Brewing
My first awareness of the work of Drekker Brewing’s artist known as Punchgut was when I was assembling the candidates for our Best Beer Labels of 2018 post. What’s that? You’re tired of hearing about that? Tough crap.
At any rate, Punchgut’s label for “What Lies Beneath” jumped out at me as a potential winner and it JUST MISSED the top ten. I’m not saying you guys need to get off your butts next year and vote for the next Punchgut masterpiece, but he’s determined to crack the top ten for sure.
Thirsty Bastards: My favorite label you’ve done is Shield Maiden? Can you tell me the story behind its conception?
Punchgut!: OMGAWDDDD —-You pick the one label I didn’t do the main illustration for!!
This was a beer brewed by the powerful women of Drekker and the main black and white illustration of the femme fatale was done by the local tattoo artist Athen Funk.
I added the rest of the illustrations, layout and colored our collab.
TB: Haha! Let’s try that again… How about What Lies Beneath?
PG: I still take credit for it—-no biggie!! I’m just busting your chops. I just thought it was funny 🙂
“What Lies Beneath” has a super dark vibe and I attached the entire illustration that shows our main character is the “good guy” battling the evils from the deep.
Sometimes I illustrate parts knowing some of the imagery will be cropped off. It just finishes the story for me.
A strong illustration doesn’t always need color to pop…. sometimes the illustration handles it.
TB: What is your favorite label you’ve done so far for Drekker and why?
PG: In all reality….it is the current one I am working on. I get hellbent on trying to improve and develop with each label. Most recent one is “Blacklight Syndicate”.
Otherwise “What Lies Beneath” is probably my favorite. I was happy how the illustration turned out and looked strong with just grayscale tones.
TB: How did you get started making labels for Drekker?
PG: They were familiar with my work thru concert posters and other works. We yapped and mesh together very well. Proud to now call them friends.
Our initial goal was to develop a label template… and now here we are! Sometimes they have ideas for imagery and other times they just give me the beer title and I start sketching.
TB: Where are you from and where did you learn to be an artist?
PG: I am from Fargo, North Dakota. I was the kid with his head down in math class drawing monsters on his desk and pissing his pants when a girl talked to him.
TB: Can you tell me a bit about your process? Are you all digital? Traditional? Mix of both?
PG: Everything starts with a rough pencil sketch and sent to Drekker for initial approval. Then the illustration is cleaned up and inked with a pen or on a tablet.
Scanned, colored and dropped into our label digitally. I post my process pics on IG. Sketch/Ink/Full Color. Stop by and say HELLLLLO
TB: What other art do you make?
PG: I dabble in a lot of styles…doing the same style and art is boring for my ADD.
Huge collages, illustrations, concert posters, package design, logos and lately I have been into illustrating on old photos.
TB: How can your fans find you and your work? Can they buy your art?
PG: I like to be FULL SERVICE and available for any commissions or jobs.
TB: True or false: The best beer label art looks like it could also be Magic: The Gathering card art.
PG: FALSE – The best beer labels looks like they were drawn by wizards on shrooms… shit… so actually that is a TRUE statement.
Label images research made possible using the highly recommended LabelVision search tool at ShipCompliant.
Revenge of the Hippies Double IPA
The Sesame Street characters work together to overcome challenges, demonstrating the value of teamwork and supporting one another. As they reach Count von Count's castle, the gang realizes that the magical Halloween party is not quite what they expected. Instead of being scared, they discover that the party is filled with silly and playful surprises. From dancing broomsticks to singing pumpkins, the party is a joyful celebration of Halloween. Sesame Street Magical Halloween Adventure not only captures the spirit of Halloween but also promotes positive values and lessons that children can carry with them. The book is an enchanting and delightful read for young readers, encouraging imagination and celebrating the magic of the holiday. Overall, Sesame Street Magical Halloween Adventure is a charming and captivating book that will entertain and inspire children. With its lovable characters, engaging storyline, and vibrant illustrations, it is sure to become a favorite Halloween read for little ones around the world..
Reviews for "Sesame Street Takes Halloween to the Next Level in a Magical Adventure"
1. Olivia - 2/5 stars - While I am normally a big fan of Sesame Street, I was quite disappointed in their Magical Halloween Adventure. The storyline was weak and scattered, making it difficult for young children to follow along. Additionally, the animation quality was not up to par with other Sesame Street specials. Overall, it lacked the charm and educational value that I have come to expect from the show.
2. Robert - 1/5 stars - I found Sesame Street's Magical Halloween Adventure to be extremely underwhelming. The jokes were stale and the characters seemed less engaged than usual. It felt like a rushed production, lacking the depth and creativity that the show is known for. My child lost interest within the first few minutes, unable to stay engaged throughout the entire special. I was highly disappointed with this Halloween-themed episode and would not recommend it.
3. Emily - 2/5 stars - As a long-time viewer of Sesame Street, I was excited for the Magical Halloween Adventure. However, I found the content to be lackluster and predictable. The songs were repetitive and failed to capture the attention of my child. Additionally, it did not provide any educational value or important life lessons that the show is renowned for. I was left wanting more from this special episode and felt it could have been much better executed.
4. Michael - 1/5 stars - Sesame Street's Magical Halloween Adventure fell short of my expectations. The plot was disjointed and confusing, with random scenes that didn't seem to connect. The characters' actions were inconsistent, making it difficult to understand their motivations. It felt like a rushed and lazy attempt at a Halloween special. Definitely not one of Sesame Street's finest moments.