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I am Jim Henson

By Brad Meltzer
Illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos

By Brad Meltzer
Illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos

By Brad Meltzer
Illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos

By Brad Meltzer
Illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos

By Brad Meltzer
Read by Marc Thompson and Various

By Brad Meltzer
Read by Marc Thompson and Various

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Part of Ordinary People Change the World

Part of Ordinary People Change the World

Part of Ordinary People Change the World

Hardcover $15.99

Jan 10, 2017 | ISBN 9780525428503 | 5-9 years

Enhanced Ebook $7.99

Jan 10, 2017 | ISBN 9780735228924 | 5-9 years

Audiobook Download $5.00

Feb 05, 2019 | 19 Minutes | 5-9 years

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    About I am Jim Henson

    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!

    About I am Jim Henson

    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!

    About I am Jim Henson

    We can all be heroes. That’s the inspiring message of this New York Times bestselling biography series from historian and author Brad Meltzer. This volume focuses on Jim Henson, the creator of the Muppets and Sesame Street.
     
    This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great–the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Jim Henson, for example, 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 lively, New York Times Bestselling biography series inspires kids to dream big, one great role model at a time. You’ll want to collect each audiobook.

    Listen to a sample from I am Jim Henson

    About Brad Meltzer

    Brad Meltzer is the author of the New York Times bestselling Ordinary People Change the World series for children, as well as six New York Times bestselling thrillers for adults: The Tenth Justice, Dead Even, The First Counsel, The Millionaires, The Zero Game,… More about Brad Meltzer

    About Christopher Eliopoulos

    Christopher Eliopoulos began his illustration career as a letterer for Marvel and has worked on thousands of comics, including Franklin Richards: Son of a Genius, Pet Avengers, and Cow Boy, all of which he wrote and illustrated. He is the… More about Christopher Eliopoulos

    About Brad Meltzer

    Brad Meltzer is the author of the New York Times bestselling Ordinary People Change the World series for children, as well as six New York Times bestselling thrillers for adults: The Tenth Justice, Dead Even, The First Counsel, The Millionaires, The Zero Game,… More about Brad Meltzer

    About Christopher Eliopoulos

    Christopher Eliopoulos began his illustration career as a letterer for Marvel and has worked on thousands of comics, including Franklin Richards: Son of a Genius, Pet Avengers, and Cow Boy, all of which he wrote and illustrated. He is the… More about Christopher Eliopoulos

    About Brad Meltzer

    Brad Meltzer is the author of the New York Times bestselling Ordinary People Change the World series for children, as well as six New York Times bestselling thrillers for adults: The Tenth Justice, Dead Even, The First Counsel, The Millionaires, The Zero Game,… More about Brad Meltzer

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $15.99
    Published by Rocky Pond Books
    Jan 10, 2017 | 40 Pages | 7-1/2 x 7-1/2 | 5-9 years | ISBN 9780525428503

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Enhanced Ebook | $7.99
    Published by Rocky Pond Books
    Jan 10, 2017 | 40 Pages | 5-9 years | ISBN 9780735228924

    Category: Children’s Books | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $5.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Feb 05, 2019 | 19 Minutes | 5-9 years | ISBN 9781984883803
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