Rosita is an optimistic and playful 5-year-old whose full name, Rosita la Monstrua de las Cuevas, means "the monster of the Caves."  Hailing from Mexico, she speaks both Spanish and English, often mixing words from both languages when she talks.

Rosita loves singing and playing guitar, reading and writing in both English and Spanish, and finding ways to share her heritage with others.  She often teaches Spanish words to friends Elmo, Abby, and Zoe.  In return, Abby is teaching Rosita to speak "Dragonfly."

When Rosita first appeared on Sesame Street, she had wings and resembled a fruit bat.  Since her appearance on the show in 1991, she has had a makeover, but her sensitive and caring nature remains the same.  She conveys her compassion physically with lots of hugs.

Having a very loving family, Rosita has introduced us to her abuela (grandmother), mom, and dad.  Her father, Ricardo, served in the military and came back in a wheelchair.  Many children felt a connection with Rosita as she learned to accept this new version of her father.  She has taught multiple lessons on acceptance, especially on accepting oneself.