Rachel Accurso is an internet personality known for creating the "Songs for Littles" YouTube channel, later rebranded to Ms. Rachel. A puppet character (but not a Muppet) named Herbie makes recurring appearances, performed by Accurso's husband Aron.

Ms. Rachel attended the 2024 Sesame Workshop Benefit Gala where she was photographed with Elmo, Rosita, Ernie, Telly Monster, Gabrielle, and Abby Cadabby.

On July 18, 2024, Gobo Fraggle appeared in a video on Ms. Rachel's YouTube channel, where he featured in multiple segments (YouTube). During filming, Gobo and Ms. Rachel recorded a video singing the "Fraggle Rock Theme" (Instagram).

The same year, it was announced that Sesame Street’s YouTube channel would collaborate with Ms. Rachel to produce three original music videos.^[1] The first video premiered in August, featuring Ms. Rachel and Elmo performing "This Is The Way We Go to School," followed by "I Love a Rainbow" and a song about playing Hide and Seek (YouTube).

The YouTube collaboration with Sesame Street spawned a line of crossover merchandise in 2025, including the book Get Ready for School!

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