The Story of Jim Henson: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers [Paperback]

Discover the life of Jim Henson—a story about being creative and trying new things for kids ages 6 to 9

Jim Henson was the talented puppeteer who made some of the most famous puppets of all time—the Muppets. Before he created Big Bird, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Oscar the Grouch, and many other well-known characters, Jim was an ambitious kid who loved trying new things and using his imagination. He learned how to make puppets and went on to invent new ways in which puppets could be used in TV and movies.

Explore how Jim Henson went from being a creative young boy growing up in Mississippi to an award-winning writer, director, and puppeteer loved by the entire world.

The Story of Jim Hensonincludes:

• A fun quiz—Test your knowledge of the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Jim's life so you can ace your book report or school quiz.
• His lasting legacy—Learn more about how Jim Henson created lasting change in the world of puppets and in the lives of so many kids.
• Helpful definitions—Find a glossary with easy-to-understand definitions for some of the more advanced words and ideas in the book.

How will Jim's big imagination inspire you?New York Times bestselling authorSTACIA DEUTSCHhas written more than 300 children’s books, including biographies of Amelia Earhart and Jim Henson. Find her at www.staciadeutsch.com, on Twitter @staciadeutsch, or on Instagram @StaciaDeutsch_writes.“Like everyone else, I love the Muppets. But until this book, I knew little about their creator, Jim Henson. Did you know he also helped design Sesame Street puppets? Young readers of this fascinating biography will be inspired to match puppeteer Henson's curiosity, vision, and drive. Colorful maps, timelines, fun quizzes, and illustrations supplement the text.”—Henry Herz, Children's Book Author and Nerd“With her incredible tl³›