I am Jim Henson (Ordinary People Change the World)

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Synopsis
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!
Copyright:
2017

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
40 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780735228924
Related ISBNs:
9780525428503
Publisher:
Penguin Young Readers Group
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Forty-four Steps, Inc.
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Children's Books, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs
Grade Levels:
Kindergarten, First grade, Second grade, Third grade, Fourth grade
Reading Age:
5–9
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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