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  • Published: 1 February 2017
  • ISBN: 9780525428503
  • Imprint: Rocky Pond Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 40
  • RRP: $36.00

I am Jim Henson



The eleventh book in this inspiring, New York Times bestselling biography series features an unusual hero from the entertainment world who will be familiar to children and parents: the creator of the Muppets. (Cover may vary)

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. (Cover may vary)

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 Sesame Street. 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!

  • Published: 1 February 2017
  • ISBN: 9780525428503
  • Imprint: Rocky Pond Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 40
  • RRP: $36.00

About the author

Brad Meltzer

Brad Meltzer is the New York Times bestselling author of Heroes for My Son, Heroes for My Daughter, The First Conspiracy, and a number of suspense novels like The Escape Artist. He also helped find the missing 9/11 flag with his is History Channel television show Brad Meltzer’s Lost History. He lives in Florida with his wife and their three children.

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Praise for I am Jim Henson

Awards for the Ordinary People Change the World Series:New York Times Best Sellers: I am Abraham Lincoln, I am Amelia Earhart, I am Rosa ParksIndie Next List Pick: I am Abraham LincolnHudson Booksellers Best Books of 2014: Ordinary People Change the World (series)