  | I am Jim Henson (Ordinary people change the world) Author: Meltzer, Brad | |
| Price: $21.18 | ||
Summary:
This inspiring biography features an unusual hero from the entertainment world who will be familiar to children and parents: the creator of the Muppets.
| Illustrator: | Eliopoulos, Chris |
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: LG Reading Level: 3.40 Points: .5 Quiz: 187764 | Reading Counts Information: Interest Level: K-2 Reading Level: 3.50 Points: 2.0 Quiz: 70539 | |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (-) (11/15/16)
School Library Journal (01/01/17)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 01/01/2017 Gr 1–3—A brief but entertaining introduction to Muppets creator Jim Henson. The text, narrated by Henson, presents his life story as if he were still alive but as a child version of himself (complete with a beard!). The factual information provided is solid, as is the back matter, which includes a time line of Henson's life and a few photographs. Some readers may be a bit perplexed when the time line reveals that Henson passed away in 1990. However, the effect of a miniature Henson narrating his own story is charming. The graphic novel—style illustrations are friendly, with speech bubbles and factoids peppered throughout. There are a few instances where the pages are a bit busy, but ultimately these incidents don't detract from the overall appeal of the work. VERDICT This bite-size biography of Henson is an endearing, attractive selection. Consider where the series is popular.—Taylor Worley, Springfield Public Library, OR - Copyright 2017 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
