“Cookie, cookie, cookie starts with C!” For years, Cookie Monster has found his way into the hearts of millions of kids (and adults) with his cookie-devouring antics and his goofy googly eyes. He’s also become a bigger star on the mainstream as of late, featured in a number of Sesame Street‘s more recent lampoons of a number of movies, including The Hunger Games.

Now, the big Monster is making his presence known on a new app, Cookie Monster’s Challenge. In the game, geared towards 3 to 5 year olds, players can take part in nine levels and 10 mini-games, learning self-control, focus and problem-solving while playing along with the lovable monster.

“We’ve created a series of fun brain-building games designed to challenge and engage young children and to help Cookie get what he desires the most – a cookie!” said Scott Chambers, senior vice president for Worldwide Media Distribution over at Sesame Workshop. “As children play, they practice important skills that are essential for school readiness.”

The game will closely follow the same school skills as the popular Sesame Street show, which will add new installments of Cookie’s Crumby Pictures to go along with the app. These segments will have Cookie Monster helping kids out with various coping strategies. Elmo the Musical and Super Grover 2.0 segments will also be introduced.

In addition, another game will also be released shortly after Cookie Monster’s Challenge. Titled Abby’s Sandbox Search, the game, which can be found on PBS’ Kids page this fall, lets players play along with letters, sounds and alliteration.

Meanwhile, Cookie Monster’s debut game will arrive on the App Store on September 15. There’s no word on pricing just yet, but it’s likely to cost around the same as, well, a package of cookies. Now that’s something worth certainly snacking on. NOM NOM.

Source: Mediapost