by Kathleen Krull, illustrated by Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher, Random House, 2011
Sesame Street and The Muppet Show introduced Jim Henson's Muppets to the world, making Kermit the Frog, Oscar the Grouch, and Big Bird household names. But even as a child in rural Mississippi, listening to the radio and putting on comedy shows for his family, Jim recognized the power of laughter to bring people together. On Sesame Street, Jim's Muppets transformed children's television by making learning fun for kids everywhere. Presents a picture book biography of Jim Henson describing his childhood, family, early work with puppets, creation of the Muppets, and success on Sesame Street. Also discusses Henson's ambition to make the world a better place and his early death. Suggested for grades 3-6.
This book is shelved in the biography section at call number B HEN.
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