Jim Henson: A Little Golden Book Biography (Muppets)

"It’s time to play the music. It’s time to light the lights." It’s time to introduce young readers to Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets, in this collectible Little Golden Book with awesome illustrations!

Read the inspiring story of the creative genius who changed the world with puppets! Jim Henson, the man behind Kermit the Frog and Big Bird, never stopped dreaming. This biography celebrates his groundbreaking work, from the commercials he made while still in college, to TV shows like Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, and Fraggle Rock, and movies including The Dark Crystal, and Labyrinth. Muppet fans of all ages will enjoy reading about the life and legacy of Jim Henson.

Little Golden Book biographies feature the iconic gold-foil design and share the life stories of extraordinary artists, world leaders, performers, and athletes including:

• Dick Van Dyke
• Carol Burnett
• Bob Ross
• Henry Winkler
• Judy Garland & Liza Minnelli

Series Overview: LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK BIOGRAPHIES introduce fascinating people including artists, world leaders, performers, and athletes to young readers. With informative text and colorful illustrations on every page, children—and the adults reading along with them—will be entertained and inspired. This subseries of beloved Little Golden Books, which have been published since 1942, features the famous gold-foil spine on its sturdy cardboard covers.

More Little Golden Book Biographies to come in Summer 2026:
Billie Jean King
Jimmy Buffett
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