Friday, September 2, 2011

Jim Henson: The guy who played with puppets by Kathleen Krull -ESSENTIAL

Krull, Kathleen and illustrated by Johnson, Steve and Fancher, Lou Jim Henson: The guy who played with puppets, 40 pgs. Random House Books for Young Readers, 2011. $11.55. BIOGRAPHY

This provides a short biography of Jim Henson, with a focus on his youth. It is full of wonderful illustrations and tidbits of information which help to bring Jim Henson to life.

Although not overly detailed with facts, there are more than I would have first thought. I think students will be able to relate to Jim thanks to the focus on his childhood and they will love the true story of a guy who could still be so full of childlike imagination and creativity for his whole life.

EL (K-3), EL  - ESSENTIAL. Reviewer: Stephanie MLS graduate.

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