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Who Was Jim Henson? Paperback – Illustrated, July 8, 2010

by Joan Holub (Author), Who HQ (Author), Nancy Harrison (Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 271 ratings
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Jim Henson broke into television with a five-minute puppetry segment when he was only a freshman in college. He created puppets like none ever seen before, with expressive fabric faces and rod-controlled arms. His Muppets became world-renowned celebrities and formed the backbone of a media empire. With black-and-white illustrations throughout, this easy-to-read biography will be published twenty years after Henson's untimely death.
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    8 - 11 years, from customers
  2. Part of series
    Who Was?
  3. Print length
    112 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    3 - 7
  6. Lexile measure
    750L
  7. Dimensions
    7.64 x 5.39 x 0.28 inches
  8. Publisher
    Penguin Workshop
  9. Publication date
    July 8, 2010
  10. ISBN-10
    0448454068
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0448454061
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin Workshop; Illustrated edition (July 8, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 112 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0448454068
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0448454061
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 11 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 750L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.17 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.64 x 5.39 x 0.28 inches
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Joan Holub is the NY Times bestselling author of over 200 children's books:

• GODDESS GIRLS series - 30 MG books + graphic novels; a middle grade spin on Greek Mythology

• HEROES IN TRAINING - 18 chapter books + graphic novels

• ZERO THE HERO - picture book illus by NYTimes bestselling Tom Lichtenheld

• I AM THE SHARK, picture book illus by Laurie Keller

• BEARS ARE BEST!, picture book illus by Laurie Keller

• BIG STUFF PLANES ROCKETS SPACECRAFT!

• BIG STUFF DOZER, EXCAVATOR, MIXER, & MORE!

• MIGHTY DADS, NYTimes bestselling picture book illus by James Dean

• LITTLE GODDESS GIRLS early chapter book series (ages 5-7)

• SHAMPOODLE

• BALLET STARS

• LITTLE RED WRITING - picture book 3 starred reviews + 4 notable lists

https://www.joanholub.com

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JillHdz
5.0 out of 5 stars I love this series!
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2018
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I wish this series had been around when I was a kid! So far, I have purchased Jim Henson, Dr. Seuss, George Lucas, The Beatles and Walt Disney for my son. These books are a great way for me to introduce the people who have always inspired me, to my own children. I believe that reading about different creative talents throughout history is not only a great way for kids to learn but also a great way to inspire them. We always have great conversations when we discuss the people from these books because we teach each other new things.
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Audrey LW
5.0 out of 5 stars the muppet man
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2021
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i love these books, got this one to inspire one of my college essays. especially love the quirky fun facts
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
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Excellent for kids ..
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Kate B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for a 2nd Grade Biography Report
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2016
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My 8-yr old son needed a biography book to use for a class writing lesson. Having grown up with the Muppets, I suggested Jim Henson. My son absolutely loved it! He retained all the information and is loving all things Kermit & Rowlf.
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Samantha
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2020
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This book was perfect for my son's 3rd grade project!!
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Patricia Anthony
4.0 out of 5 stars A book of someone's life worth knowing about
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2015
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Jim Henson is very inspiring person for people who would like to be in the arts and is a very quick read
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J. Vaughn
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting read
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2015
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Our son really enjoyed the book. He grew watching Sesame Street and now likes the Muppets so he was very interested to read and learn about the creater of the Muppets. It was especially helpful that it qualified for this AR reading for school.
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Julia A. Chaddock
5.0 out of 5 stars Great kids book!
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2019
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Love these books. They help kids learn in a fun and interesting way.
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Romana Bashir
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Reviewed in Canada on November 10, 2019
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Easy to read, informative, and inspirational
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wendy vaughan
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 27, 2014
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really good read a simply back ground to a great man who created the muppets thank you
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Jym O
2.0 out of 5 stars Two Stars
Reviewed in Canada on May 19, 2017
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This is a kid's book w. very limited range of vocabulary. i'm 79 years old. Tsk, tsk!
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