The text feels more like a lackluster synopsis than an original story. Fine for the Sesame Street fan, but not likely to make converts out of uninitiated children. Characters appear, but their personalities don't carry over well.

In this story, a new Grouch moves to Sesame Street. Oscar is in love and tries to impress the new girl by following his friends' advice. She disdains his advances. Then he gets fed up, pounds grouchily on her can lid, and is rewarded with the grouchily promising beginning of a romantic relationship. ( )