{"product_id":"i-am-jim-henson-hardcover","title":"I Am Jim Henson - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBrad Meltzer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eChristopher Eliopoulos\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJim Henson, the creator of the Muppets and \u003ci\u003eSesame Street\u003c\/i\u003e, is the 11th hero in the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8. (Cover may vary)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Jim Henson, was always dreaming up something new, and always expressing his belief in the goodness of people. Henson was a born performer with a terrific sense of humor, and he used those talents to help create two of the most beloved programs in television history: \u003ci\u003eThe Muppet Show\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSesame Street\u003c\/i\u003e. Through his Muppets, Jim showed the world that there's nothing more beautiful than imagination, especially when it's accompanied by laughter and kindness. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show \u003ci\u003eXavier Riddle and the Secret Museum.\u003c\/i\u003e One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - \u003cb\u003eA timeline\u003c\/b\u003e of key events in the hero's history\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003ePhotos\u003c\/b\u003e that bring the story more fully to life\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003eComic-book-style illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e that are irresistibly adorable\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003eChildhood moments\u003c\/b\u003e that influenced the hero\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003eFacts\u003c\/b\u003e that make great conversation-starters\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003eA character trait\u003c\/b\u003e that made the person heroic and that readers can aspire to \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e You'll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrad Meltzer\u003c\/b\u003e is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eHeroes for My Son, Heroes for My Daughter, The Lincoln Conspiracy, \u003c\/i\u003e and a number of suspense novels like \u003ci\u003eThe Lightning Rod.\u003c\/i\u003e He also helped find the missing 9\/11 flag with his History Channel television show \u003ci\u003eBrad Meltzer's Lost History.\u003c\/i\u003e He lives in Florida with his wife and their three children. (And did you know that a picture of Brad is hidden in every book in this series?) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eChristopher Eliopoulos\u003c\/b\u003e began his illustration career at Marvel Comics, and has worked on thousands of comics, including his own \u003ci\u003eCow Boy\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFranklin Richards: Son of a Genius.\u003c\/i\u003e He is the author and illustrator of the picture books \u003ci\u003eThe Yawns Are Coming! \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e The Giggles Are Coming!\u003c\/i\u003e and the graphic novels \u003ci\u003eCosmic Commandos \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Monster Mayhem.\u003c\/i\u003e He lives in New Jersey with his wife and their college-graduate twin sons (who also make an appearance in each Ordinary People Change the World book).\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 7.6 x 7.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 10, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e I Am Jim Henson\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.4\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756551340320,"sku":"9780525428503","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/9df2d1455b5397e5ab08cf8481b519bd.webp?v=1780080882","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/i-am-jim-henson-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}