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"Ella, or Cinderella, as her parents fondly call her, is getting ready for a puppet-show contest when she meets an unexpected friend, Val. Val doesn't have much, but she teaches Ella how to sew. In return, Ella shares her sewing materials with Val. On the big day, the girls both put on great shows. But who will win the grand prize? "--

All the children in the third grade except Zeke Meeks are playing with the newest fad, Puppet Pals finger puppets--will Zeke give in to the pressure and join them, even though he would much rather play basketball?

Big Bird shares his new pail and shovel with his friends with amazing results.

Unable to help himself, Cookie Monster eats the cake he'd baked to serve at his birthday party, but his friends come through with appropriate presents so all the guests can be fed.

A shy, withdrawn boy loses his heart to a puppet.

Grover is apprehensive about spending his first night away from home, at Betty Lou's house, but his fears dissolve under the gracious hospitality of Betty Lou and her mother.

Emmy, Zak, Cassie, Max, and Ord have very different ideas about how to make a pizza.

Before he can become a real boy, a kindly woodcarver's favorite puppet must learn right from wrong.

Elmo is just too small and too slow to keep up with his bigger friends on Sesame Street, but a treat from Grover's grandpa demonstrates that sometimes it can be good not to rush off.