The Story of Jim Henson

ebook An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers · The Story Of: a Biography Series for New Readers

By Stacia Deutsch

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Discover the life of Jim Henson—a story about being creative and trying new things for kids ages 6 to 9

Jim Henson was the talented puppeteer who made some of the most famous puppets of all time—the Muppets. Before he created Big Bird, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Oscar the Grouch, and many other well-known characters, Jim was an ambitious kid who loved trying new things and using his imagination. He learned how to make puppets and went on to invent new ways in which puppets could be used in TV and movies.

Explore how Jim Henson went from being a creative young boy growing up in Mississippi to an award-winning writer, director, and puppeteer loved by the entire world.


  • Independent reading—This Jim Henson biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own.
  • Critical thinking—Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Jim's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.
  • A lasting legacy—Learn more about how Jim Henson created lasting change in the world of puppets and in the lives of so many kids.

  • How will Jim's big imagination inspire you?

    Discover activists, artists, athletes, and more from across history with the rest of the Story Of series, including famous figures like: Fred Rogers, Walt Disney, Stan Lee, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Albert Einstein.

    The Story of Jim Henson