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Jim Henson: A Little Golden Book Biography

Hardcover
6-5/8"W x 8"H | 7 oz | 72 per carton
On sale May 05, 2026 | 24 Pages | 9798217118557
Age 4-8 years

"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
Luke Flowers is honored to celebrate the life and legacy of Jim Henson with this Little Golden Book biography. As an author and illustrator, Luke has always strived to capture Jim's joyful creativity and heartwarming humor in every book he helps create. He is the author and illustrator of “Jim Henson’s Labyrinth ABC Storybook” and the “Moby Shinobi” series, as well as the illustrator of the Elvis Presley and Steven Spielberg Little Golden Book biographies. Luke lives with his wife and three children in Colorado Springs, Colorado. View titles by Luke Flowers
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About

"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

Creators

Luke Flowers is honored to celebrate the life and legacy of Jim Henson with this Little Golden Book biography. As an author and illustrator, Luke has always strived to capture Jim's joyful creativity and heartwarming humor in every book he helps create. He is the author and illustrator of “Jim Henson’s Labyrinth ABC Storybook” and the “Moby Shinobi” series, as well as the illustrator of the Elvis Presley and Steven Spielberg Little Golden Book biographies. Luke lives with his wife and three children in Colorado Springs, Colorado. View titles by Luke Flowers
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