Oscar's Book

A classic Sesame Street Little Golden Book celebrating Oscar, the world's most famous grouch!

"Listen, I'm a grouch, and this is my book, and I don't want you to read it."
So begins this classic early Sesame Street Little Golden Book about Oscar, the street's resident grouch, which returns to Little Golden Books after more than forty years! Originally published in 1975, this book brilliantly brings to life Oscar's grumpy personality through truly Oscar-esque dialogue and stunning illustrations that make him seem as animated as he does on television. Girls and boys ages 3 to 7 will giggle at the silly antics of their favorite grouchy, trash-loving monster. Oscar's Book will find new fans among grouchy humans of all ages, and will be a true nostalgic treat for the generations who grew up with Sesame Street.
Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, aims to help kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder through its many unique domestic and international initiatives. These projects cover a wide array of topics, which address specific needs, such as girls' education, financial empowerment, and autism. In 2019, Sesame Street will celebrate its 50th year of distributing quality educational content to families around the world. Sesame Street is the most trusted name in early learning.

Jeffrey Moss was a longtime contributor to Sesame Street and wrote some of the show's most iconic songs, including Oscar's signature tune, "I Love Trash," Ernie's "Rubber Duckie" and "I Don't Want to Live on the Moon," "Five People in My Family," "Captain Vegetable," and "One Small Voice"--among many others.