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The author reflects on the connection of Big Bird, the 8-foot-tall canary-like character on "Sesame Street," with children over the years as the television show celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2019. She describes evidence of the popularity of the character. She discusses an interview with the Muppet, wherein he describes similarities between the children he has met today and those in the past. She also traces some changes on "Sesame Street" in response to data about early-childhood learning.

There have been many famous birds in history: the dove that brought the olive branch to Noah; Cock Robin, whose murder even Sherlock Holmes could not solve; the Phoenix who [...]

A biography of puppeteer and artist Caroll Spinney, who created Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on "Sesame Street," is presented. He was born on December 26, 1933 in Waltham, Massachusetts and studied at the Art Institute of Boston's College of Art and Design. It describes how his puppet Picklepuss paved way to his career as a puppeteer. Also noted are the accolades given to Spinney, including the Living Legend Award for his work as Big Bird from the Library of Congress.

Presents a picture game for children about the Thanksgiving Day featuring the characters, Big Bird and Snuffy. Instructions to follow.

Presents a short story about how Big Bird learned to tie his shoes. Friends who taught him; Activity for children.

Describes the homes of `Sesame Street' characters Big Bird, the Count, Bert, Snuffleupagus, Rosita and Grover.

Presents a verse depicting cartoon character Big Bird's habit of reading books in various places.

Presents a maze puzzle featuring Big Bird and his teddy bear Radar.

Pays tribute to television entertainers who played the same role for many years. Kelsey Grammar of "Fraser"; James Arness of "Gunsmoke"; Carroll Spinney who plays "Big Bird" on "Sesame Street"; Lucille Ball.

Presents an activity in which characters from the Sesame Street, television program follow feathers to find Big Bird. Identification of characters involved; Who was the first character to begin following the feather.

Provides a game suitable for children ages two through six, which focuses on the celebration held in honor of `Sesame Street' character Big Bird. Information on characters Praire Dawn, Elmo and Snuffy; Instructions for playing the game.

Reports on Time's winners and losers for this week. Winners include Big Bird, Dan Rather's rise in the ratings, Renewal of most favoured-nation title to China; Losers include Dennis Rodman, Boris Yeltsin and NASA.

The article presents news briefs on celebrities. Actor Mike Colter and his wife have their second daughter. Television producer Ryan Murphy reveals that his four-year-old son has undergone treatment for cancer. Puppeteer Caroll Spinney who played the character Big Bird on "Sesame Street" will retire.

I was about five years old, in the supermarket with my mother, about a block or so from our apartment building on the Upper West Side of New York. Someone […]

An interview is presented with documentary film "I Am Big Bird" co-director Dave LaMattina and puppeteer Caroll Spinney. Topics discussed include reasons why the "Sesame Street" television show character Big Bird appeals to children globally, advice for children who are being bullied, and how the show has helped many people learn to speak English. Also mentioned are Spinney's influence on making the character beloved, the history of Big Bird, and playing the character Oscar the Grouch.

The article reports on the joint effort between the television program "Sesame Street" and Martha Stewart program to continue their workshops at the Turks and Caicos Resort Village and Spa and Beaches Negril Resort until 2015. The show is participated by mascot Big Bird together with his friends Elmo, Zoe, Grover, Cookie Monster, Bert and Ernie. It also mentions the program's offer of Martha Stewart Craft Studio classes at the beaches.

The article presents several greeting cards sent by readers to the character Big Bird of the television program "Sesame Street."

CAROLL SPINNEY started puppeteering on Sesame Street when the iconic kids' show launched in 1969 and at age 78 still works his magic with Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch. [...]

Focuses on the strategy launched by preschool television network PBS Kids Sprout to compete with other television networks that reach far more preschooler audiences. Role of Big Bird and such other well-known characters as Thomas the Tank Engine, Bob the Builder and Barney in helping the network connect with children and their parents; Domination of its chief rival Nickelodeon in the commercial preschool market through its Nick Jr. block; Information about Sprout's video-on-demand service. INSETS: Nickelodeon;Playhouse Disney;Noggin.

Presents a coloring activity for children featuring Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch.

Looks at the childhood of Sesame Street character Big Bird.

Presents a birthday activity for Big Bird.

Presents a picture puzzle for children featuring the characters, Big Bird and Snuffy.

Shows the things Big Bird's friends Elizabeth and Emily can do by themselves.

Reviews several videocassettes about early childhood. `Big Bird Gets Lost,' by Sony Wonder; `Goodnight Baby, Baby Goodnight,' by Company Partners; `Grandpa's Magic Treasure Chest: A Child's Dream to Fly,' by KidsWorld Productions.

Presents photographs from readers sent to the Sesame Street character Big Bird.

Presents a scrapbook of memories of special trips of Sesame Street character Big Bird. Conduction of a Mariachi band in Guadalupe, Arizona; Walking on the Great Wall of China; Skating at Central Park in New York City, New York; Visit to Mount Fuji; Dancing at Crow Country, Montana.

Presents a student activity involving Big Bird, fictitious character of the Sesame Street, television program and her scrapbook of some of her favourite characters on the show. Identification of persons who play these characters on the show.

Features various drawings by children ages two through six which were displayed at the gallery of Big Bird, a character from the `Sesame Street' television program. Names of children who submitted the drawings.

Features several drawings by various children which were viewed at `Sesame Street' television program's character, Big Bird's art gallery. Names and ages of children responsible for the drawings; Theme of the drawings featured.

Displays several drawings featured at `Sesame Street' character Big Bird's gallery. Names of persons who did the drawings; How to send your picture to Big Bird.

Displays a photograph which features Big Bird and some of his friends of the television program `Sesame Street' who are pretending to be totem poles. Identification of Big Bird's friends; Information on totem poles.

Reports that `Sesame Street' character Big Bird received the Bird of the Year award in 1998. Background information on Big Bird; Information on some of Big Bird's friends; Views of characters Oscar the Grouch and Ernie, on their friend Big Bird.

Presents artworks and photographs sent in by readers of `Sesame Street Magazine' to Big Bird.

Shows a drawing activity to test children's drawing ability focused on Big Bird's birthday.

Presents an illustrated photo story focused on Big Bird's birthday.

Presents an invitation to all children asking for artwork, photographs, stories and poems to posted in the refrigerator of Sesame Street character Big Bird.

Presents a number of things which you could send to Big Bird's Gallery of magazine Sesame Street. Description of things on Big Bird's refrigerator; Contact address for Big Bird's Gallery.