Jim Henson, the creator of the Muppets and
Sesame Street
, is the 11th hero in the
New York Times
bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8.
Jim Henson, was always dreaming up something new, and always expressing his belief in the goodness of people. Henson was a born performer with a terrific sense of humor, and he used those talents to help create two of the most beloved programs in television history:
The Muppet Show
and
. Through his Muppets, Jim showed the world that there’s nothing more beautiful than imagination, especially when it’s accompanied by laughter and kindness.
This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum.
One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are:
•
A timeline
of key events in the hero’s history
Photos
that bring the story more fully to life
Comic-book-style illustrations
that are irresistibly adorable
Childhood moments
that influenced the hero
Facts
that make great conversation-starters
A character trait
that made the person heroic and that readers can aspire to
You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!