It was a busy day on Sesame Street.  Everyone was preparing for the big art show.
      Ansley Elizabeth Zeitler age 5, from Baton Rouge,Louisiana was coming to judge the show.  
     Ansley was bringing Shae, Leighton,and Clarisse to help her.  The best artist would get a bright blue ribbon.
      "Hurry everyone!  Big Bird called.  "Ansley will be here any minute."

      Finally, Ansley arrived with Shae, Leighton, and Clarisse.  Big Bird was so happy to see Ansley that he gave her a warm hug and welcomed everyone to Sesame Street.
      After pointing out all the wonderful sights on Sesame Street, Big Bird explained that the judging was about to begin!
      "First stop is Oscar's trash can," he said.
   
      Oscar had made a most unusual sculpture out of some things he'd found in the trash.  Ansley was very impressed.  But Oscar thought he had a little more work to do, so he searched through his can for the finishing touch.  As trash came flying out of the can, Ansley spotted the perfect piece--a flattened flugel horn. "Wow, that's trashy!" said Oscar. "That should do it! Thanks, Ansley."

      Next, they visited Cookie Monster.  He had made a giant picture of a cookie.  Ansley could practically taste the scrumptious-looking treat.
      "That is the best cookie I've ever seen," declared Ansley.
    "Mmmm, Ansley right.  Cookie!"  Cookie Monster said as he took a large bite out of his picture.
      Ansley giggled.  "Now, it's perfect," she said.

      Ernie and Bert waved Ansley, Shae, Leighton, and Clarisse over to see their baseball mural.  They had painted a grass-green baseball diamond covered with bats and gloves.  
     Bert paced back and forth nervously.  Ernie tossed a ball to Ansley.
     "Nice catch, Ansley," he said.

     Next, Ansley walked over to Zoe, who was sadly holding up an empty frame.  "I didn't finish my painting," Zoe sighed.
     "Look at your smock,"Ansley said with a big smile.  "It's as beautiful as any painting I've ever seen!"
     Zoe quickly took off her smock and hung it inside the frame.  Then she blew Ansley a big kiss! "Thanks, Ansley!"
  

      Big Bird guided the judges over to the Count's display of numbers.  The Count had carved several giant numbers out of wood and painted them in different patterns -- delightful dots, cheeky checks, and stupendous stripes.

     "One, two, three, four, five, six.  Six super numbers."  Ansley counted out loud and the Count applauded.  Ansley smiled and followed Big Bird down Sesame Street.
   
     "Hey, Elmo," called Big Bird.  "Are you ready for our judges?"
     Elmo pulled aside a curtain to reveal a large picture made up of tiny, brightly colored triangles.
     "Wow," said Ansley, "I've never seen so many triangles in one place before!"
     "Elmo made it especially for Telly," Elmo explained.  "Telly loves triangles."
     "Well, Ansley," Big Bird said.  "It's time for you to pick the winner."

     Ansley groaned and plopped down on a bench facing Big Bird.  "I'm in trouble, Big Bird. All the paintings are so great!  How will I ever pick a winner?"
     Big Bird shook his head sadly.  "I wish I could help.  Too bad there's only one blue ribbon."
     Ansley jumped up.  "That's it, Big Bird.  You're a genius!"
     "I am?" Big Bird smiled happily.

     Ansley ran inside Mr. Hooper's store.  She came back out holding a handful of blue ribbons.  
     "Everybody's a winner on Sesame Street!" Ansley shouted.
     "Hurray!" Big Bird said.  "Let's have a party to celebrate."
     "I'd love to stay," Ansley said.  "But I have to get back to Baton Rouge, Louisiana along with Shae, Leighton, and Clarisse."
     Well, don't forget to come back and judge our dance contest," said Ernie.
     "I won't," called Ansley, as she waved good-bye to all her friends on Sesame Street.