Jim Henson: Muppet Master [Hardcover]

Nathan Aaseng (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up

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

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-5 Another formula biography of Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets. Similar in format to last year's Jim Henson: From Puppets to Muppets (Dillon, 1987) by Geraldine Woods, this title traces Henson's early days in television through Sesame Street 's success and the Muppet movies. Along the way Henson has expanded traditional puppetry into a highly creative art form that is appreciated by both children and adults. Muppet fans will enjoy the many photographs of Henson and his creations. Not as substantial in context as Woods' biography, this title unravels in the last chapter as Aaseng attempts to analyze Henson by using Kermit the Frog as his alter ego. From Puppets to Muppets is more positive and upbeat; . . .Muppet Master, while using essentially the same material, is just another biography. Pamela K. Bomboy, Chesterfield County Public Schools, Va.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: Lerner Pub Group (L) (March 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0822516152
• ISBN-13: 978-0822516156
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #609,055 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent summary for anyone loving Muppets and/or puppets., August 16, 2010

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The photographs in this book are very engaging. Seeing the Muppeteers' at work drives home how amazing their accomplishments were and continue to be.

This book discusses the Muppets as an artistic medium and how many life skills and habits meshed to produce the success and sustainability of Muppetry. A person can be inspired to relish life experience and to develop great work attitudes after reading this book. Everyone will come away with an appreciation for the world of Muppetry.