Sesame Street has launched 25 new ebooks today on Google Play. The digital editions range in price from $1.99-$4.99, with select titles available in 13 different countries.
The Monster at the End of This Book, Elmo Loves You, and Elmo’s Potty Time are but a few of the new titles that are available. Sesame Street continues to be one of the leaders in developing children’s content and the deal with Google Play, allows customers to enjoy their ebooks on their phones and tablets.
“We are always seeking out opportunities to foster a love of reading,” said Jennifer A. Perry, Vice President, Worldwide Publishing. “We are thrilled to bring many of our Sesame Street family favorites to the Google Play store, giving parents and children more possibilities to read together.”
Additional titles will be added to the store over the next few months.
The shift to Android is one of the company’s last major stops for digital distribution. Sesame Street originally launched its ebooks on iOS in 2012, and in early 2013 hooked up with Amazon and B&N.
Michael Kozlowski is the editor-in-chief at Good e-Reader and has written about audiobooks and e-readers for the past fifteen years. Newspapers and websites such as the CBC, CNET, Engadget, Huffington Post and the New York Times have picked up his articles. He Lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.