Lovable, Furry Old Grover's Resting Places

by Jon Stone, Michael Smollin (Illustrator)

Illus. in full color. When elbows, thumbs, ears, and even belly buttons get tired, Grover has the perfect solution: a resting place for each part of the body. He invites children to try them out by placing their own elbows, etc., right on the shapes indicated on the pages of this imaginative book.

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books, Fiction

24 pages, Paperback

First published April 12, 1984

About the author

Stone graduated from Williams College in 1952. He received a master's degree from the Yale University School of Drama in 1955, at which time he joined a CBS training program. Before helping to create Sesame Street, he worked on the popular children's television show Captain Kangaroo for CBS. He also worked on several other Muppet projects before and during his time on Sesame Street, and was the author of several books including the popular "The Monster at the End of this Book". He was married for 9 years to actress Beverly Owen.

Stone was Sesame Street's principal director until 1996. Working with Jim Henson, he helped to create many of the Muppet characters, including Big Bird and Cookie Monster. He was also responsible for the show's format and setting. Stone contributed occasional announcer voices (such as the soap opera promo spoof "School in the Afternoon"), and served similar duty on two Muppet Meeting Films. In April 1990, Stone hosted and directed a television special titled Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music. The special was created as a tribute to Joe Raposo, who passed away from lymphoma in February 1989.

Jon Stone died of complications from Lou Gehrig's disease on March 30th, 1997. In his New York Times obituary, Joan Ganz Cooney describes Stone as "probably the most brilliant writer of children's television material in America."

Reviews

[Kaytlyn Singell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it!!!

We had this book when I was younger, but I have no idea what happened to it!! Even as a full grown adult it’s still as enjoyable today as it was then! Glad I found it!

[Denise · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite childhood books. Make sure to do Grovers voice while reading it to your child!

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

My kids love this book!

[Arielle · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was kind of a strange book but it would be good for kids learning body parts. The three month old sat through it reasonably well!

[Sasha · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is truly such an original book. There are resting places for your chin, elbow, ear, nose, etc. It is as adorable as it is inventive. I'm utterly charmed.

[Jessica Meetze · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hilarious! Probably my second favorite Grover book.

[Mari]

There were many things I liked about this book... I liked how it let kids place their thumbs, hands, ears, and elbow on it... but there were some things I wish were not there, like the nose resting place... especially as a library book... I wonder if there are newer takes on the same concept but done better.

[Christine Tally · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good. My daughter learns both socially and kinesthetic ways, so a book that went over varied resting spots and how to help them rest was right up her alley. She thought this book was funny (a bellybutton resting place? WHAT? *giggles*). A good night of rest followed this book and I will be reading close to bedtime or naptime again to remember that resting sometimes is helped by being still.

[David Purdy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This innovative children's book was one of my favourites when I was small because of its interactive and humorous nature. The creative idea of having the reader rest various body parts on designated portions of the book makes this a great bedtime story for young children. Filled with vibrant colours and a lovable Sesame Street character, this book is one I would recommend to anyone with kids in the appropriate age range.

[Ashley Adams · Rating 5 out of 5]

A favorite of mine as a kid, but kind of a weird book in retrospect. Basically, this is a great primer on mindfulness for kids. As the book progresses, friendly and lovable Grover reminds readers to bring attention to certain parts of their body and coax it to relax.

[Heidi · Rating 5 out of 5]

very cute bedtime story (or anytime) - the kids love it - helps teach body parts, colors and shapes

[Emelda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Joe LOVED this interactive story. It was a good nap times story. Various body parts are pressed unto certain spots in the book, all getting ready to rest.

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't remember whether or not I read this when I was little, but Grover's book of Resting Places is super cute. Probably not a good read-aloud, but definitely would be a good bedtime story.

[Marjorie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another all time favorite children's book...my son adored this one so much that we had at least two copies in the house...the original one fell apart from so many readings!

[Alexandria · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was one of my favorite books growing up...I need to find a copy of it so that I can have it to keep for my own children...when I eventually have some. :)

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

My son loved it, cute!

[Marilyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I first read this book to Rebecca when she was about 2 years old in 1987. Rebecca loved it so much that she "recommended" it to Alissa.

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

AWESOME! Sesame Street books are the BEST.