Jim Henson Master Muppets Puppeteer Filmmaker

This book takes a look at the life of Jim Henson, maker and creator of lovable Muppet characters like Kermit the Frog, Bert and Ernie, Big Bird, and Miss Piggy. The title is complete with historical black and white and color photographs, simple text, and a timeline. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.

An introduction to the life and career of the puppeteer most famous for having created the Muppets.

This book takes a look at the life of Jim Henson, maker and creator of lovable Muppet characters like Kermit the Frog, Bert and Ernie, Big Bird, and Miss Piggy. The title is complete with historical black and white and color photographs, simple text, and a timeline. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators.

Jim Henson created some of the most well-known and beloved characters, stories, and songs of the 20th century, making his name synonymous with children's entertainment. From Kermit the Frog to The Dark Crystal, his creative legacy has impacted children for two generations with no sign of stopping. Through vibrant, full-color illustrations, easy-to-follow text, and direct quotes, students will learn how one man used his talent for art, music, and performance not only to entertain children and adults around the world, but also to change the way kids learn.

Recounts how Jim Henson brought to life the Muppets and how he made other advances in the world of puppetry.

A biography of the puppeteer whose remarkable creations, the Muppets, have found success in television and other media. Includes advice on setting and reaching goals.

By the end of its five-year run on television, The Muppet Show had transformed its motley cast from fistfuls of felt to multi-media celebrities. Sophisticated and highly individuated, each of the Muppets embodied a conventional character type from classic television comedy. Kermit functioned as straight man to the majority of the show's jokes. Miss Piggy, the resident diva, evolved from first season chorus girl to full-fledged megastar. A Costello to Kermit's Abbot, Fozzie peddled his vaudevillian shtick to a tough audience, but his genuine sweetness made him lovable even when his jokes were lame. These essays represent the work and ideas of a global community of scholars and Muppet enthusiasts, providing a unique perspective on just how Kermit and the rest of the frogs, dogs, bears, and chickens became cultural icons with influences reaching far beyond the world of 1970s television comedy.

Recounts the life story of the puppeteer whose remarkable creations, the Muppets, have found success in television and other media.