SESAME STREET AND THE GREAT ELEPHANT ADVENTURE
Kindness, teamwork and love for creation shine in this Elmo adventure.
Should You Watch It?
If you’re looking for a fun, meaningful adventure for young children, this special is worth a look. This family-friendly movie blends wildlife education with heartfelt lessons about kindness and caring for the world around us.
Elmo’s encounters with orphaned elephants also offer a sweet reminder of why protecting animals matters. Children who love animals will especially enjoy this adventure, and adults can appreciate its gentle humor and positive messages, too. It’s a lovely pick for families who want to spark curiosity, encourage compassion, and learn something new together.
The Story
NO SPOILERS — WE KEEP THE SURPRISESWhen Elmo and Abby Cadabby travel from Sesame Street to Kenya, an exciting adventure awaits them in a world filled with fascinating wildlife, new friendships, and unfamiliar experiences. Their host, Ms. Naserian, and her daughter Lorna welcome the friends as they discover the wonders of African culture and the animals that call Kenya home. Elmo is excited to meet a baby elephant, while Abby feels far from home. The two friends prepare to explore an elephant nursery and go on a real safari, while they learn new lessons about courage, kindness, and connection.
Is It Any Good?
Three stars for this sweet blend of animal adventure and valuable life lessons. Elmo’s excitement about meeting a baby elephant delights young viewers, while Abby’s homesickness helps children understand and navigate difficult feelings.
The movie moves at a steady pace and explores courage, kindness, and love in ways little ones easily understand. Familiar characters and a warm, friendly tone make this a good choice for young children and families who enjoy stories about friendship, animals, and growth through life’s little challenges.
The Worldview
This story carries a strong moral and biblical worldview. Elmo, Abby, and Nina model kindness, encourage one another at every turn, and care for the natural world God entrusted to humanity, which echoes the call in Genesis 2:15 to tend and keep His creation.
The story praises friendship, selflessness, and good stewardship, rewarding characters who put others first, much as 1 Thessalonians 5:11 urges believers to build each other up. A very light pagan element appears with Abby Cadabby, a fairy who references magic early in Episode One, though the moment stays brief and never drives the plot.
Parents can remind young children that real wonder comes from God, the Creator of all, not from magic.
The Content Guide
The specifics — spoilers included by nature — so you can judge for your own family.
Dominant Worldview and Other Worldview Content/Elements
A light moral and Biblical worldview with Christian elements stressing kindness, helping one another, and being good stewards of nature. Elmo, Abby, and Nina encourage one another throughout. Light pagan element with the character of Abby Cadabby, a fairy who references magic in the beginning, but this is no more than any other SESAME STREET episode
Foul Language
No foul language
Violence
Very light fight scene between monsters in the beginning of episode one
Sex
No sex
Alcohol Use
No alcohol use
Smoking and/or Drug Use and Abuse
No smoking or drug use;
Miscellaneous Immorality
No objectionable content.
Talk About It
Questions for the drive home, the dinner table, or the youth group.
What does the Bible say about our call to care for the world God made, and how can we show faithful stewardship in our own homes and neighborhoods? Genesis 2:15
Why does God want us to stay connected to those around us, and how can we use our freedom to serve one another in love? Galatians 5:13
How do Elmo, Abby and Nina show kindness to one another, and what does Scripture teach about kindness toward others? Ephesians 4:32
Why does encouragement matter so much among friends, and how can we lift up the people God places in our lives? 1 Thessalonians 5:11
The Final Word
SESAME STREET AND THE GREAT ELEPHANT ADVENTURE teaches children to love their neighbors, care for God’s creation and cheer one another on. Elmo, Abby and Nina show how small acts of kindness reflect the heart of Christ. Abby Cadabby, a fairy, briefly mentions magic, so parents may want to remind young viewers that true wonder comes from God alone.
