{"product_id":"sesame-effect-1","title":"Sesame Effect","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sesame Effect\u003c\/em\u003e details the wide-ranging work of Sesame Workshop and its productions across the world. With an emphasis on impact and evidence from research on projects in low- and middle-income countries, the book tells the stories behind the development of an international family of Muppet characters created for the locally produced adaptations of Sesame Street. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach chapter highlights the educational message of international co-productions and presents the cultural context of each project. Readers will understand the specific needs of children living in a given locale, as well as gain insight into the educational drivers of each project. These projects often deal with difficult issues, from race relations in the United States, to HIV\/AIDS education in South Africa, to building respect across cultural divides in the Middle East. Readers will see how local productions have helped build a new mindset that values the importance of early childhood education, and how Sesame Street promotes a brighter future by building children’s academic skills, encouraging healthy habits, and by fostering attitudes that counter negative stereotypes and create appreciation of and respect for others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sesame Effect\u003c\/em\u003e shows how, when magnified across the millions of children touched by the various international programs, Sesame Workshop and its projects are making a difference around the world. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54261491204440,"sku":"9781138806917","price":65.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781138806917.jpg?v=1779509744","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/sesame-effect-1","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}