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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 1000L
Language
English
Description
Award-winning artist Sweet tells the story of the puppeteer Tony Sarg, capturing his genius, his dedication, his zest for play, and his long-lasting gift to America--the inspired helium balloons that would become the trademark of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
630L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Presents the creator of the Muppets and describes the creative spirit, performance talents and beliefs in the goodness of people that inspired his career and how he helped create the iconic programs Sesame Street and The Muppet Show.
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
In the anarchic town of Seaside, nowhere near the sea, puppeteers Judy & Punch perform their marionette show, which is a hit due to Judy's superior puppeteering. But Punch's driving ambition and penchant for whiskey lead to an inevitable tragedy that Judy must avenge.
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Language
English
Description
"For the first time ever--a comprehensive biography of one of the twentieth century's most innovative creative artists: the incomparable, irreplaceable Jim Henson. He was a gentle dreamer whose genial bearded visage was recognized around the world, but most people got to know him only through the iconic characters he created: Kermit the Frog, Bert and Ernie, Miss Piggy, Big Bird. The Muppets made Jim Henson a household name, but they were just part...
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Language
English
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Diary entries, sketches, rare photos, and more from the Jim Henson archives: "His playful work made adults and children smile; this book will too." —Chicago Tribune
Jim Henson's iconic puppet characters, fantastic worlds, and warm humor have delighted millions of people of all ages. His diverse body of work, from the Muppets to the world of The Dark Crystal, reveals his charm and genius to fans old and new.
Compiled directly...
Jim Henson's iconic puppet characters, fantastic worlds, and warm humor have delighted millions of people of all ages. His diverse body of work, from the Muppets to the world of The Dark Crystal, reveals his charm and genius to fans old and new.
Compiled directly...
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Language
English
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Description
"For almost half a century, celebrated ventriloquist and entertainer Shari Lewis delighted generations of children and adults with the help of her trusted sock puppet sidekick Lamb Chop. For decades, the beloved pair were synonymous with children's television, educating and entrancing their young audience with their symbiotic personalities and their proclivity for song, dance, and the joy of silliness. But as iconic as their television personas were,...
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
Follows the man behind the beloved children's icon, Elmo, examining the life of puppeteer Kevin Clash. Provides behind-the-scenes views of Sesame Street and the Jim Henson Workshop and featuring interviews with Frank Oz, Rosie O'Donnell, Cheryl Henson, and Joan Ganz Cooney.
10) Playing a part
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 5
Lexile measure
880L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Grishka has grown up in the closed world of a puppet theater in Russia, but now that world seems to be falling apart--his best friend needs an operation, financial difficulties are forcing people out, his homosexual friend Sam, the jester, is leaving for Holland and Grishka no longer knows what role he himself is playing.
11) Spell & spindle
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Formats
Description
Eleven-year-old Chance accidentally helps Penny, a lonely marionette who cannot remember who she is or where she came from, discover the truth of her past.
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
For 46 years, Caroll Spinney has been beloved by generations of children as the man behind Sesame Street's Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch, and at 80 years old, he has no intention of stopping. A loving portrait of the man in the yellow suit, features extraordinary footage of Spinney's earliest collaborations with Jim Henson as it traces his journey from bullied child to childhood icon.
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Follow Jim Henson's career as he transcended puppetry to become one of the most creative, prolific, and influential artists of his time. Witness key events unfold in his life, from his early television work with the Muppets and his commercial work in the late 1950s and early 1960s, to his breakthrough with Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock, and his groundbreaking fantasy films Dark Crystal and Labyrinth.
14) Jim Henson
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"This book takes a look at the life of Jim Henson, maker and creator of lovable Muppet characters like Kermit the Frog, Bert and Ernie, Big Bird, and Miss Piggy. The title is complete with historical black and white and color photographs, simple text, and a timeline"--Amazon.com.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Jim Henson created some of the most well-known and beloved characters, stories, and songs of the 20th century, making his name synonymous with children's entertainment. From Kermit the Frog to The Dark Crystal, his creative legacy has impacted children for two generations with no sign of stopping. Through vibrant, full-color illustrations, easy-to-follow text, and direct quotes, students will learn how one man used his talent for art, music, and performance...
16) Summer and Bird
Author
Pub. Date
2012.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 14
Lexile measure
760L
Language
English
Formats
Description
In the world of Down, young sisters Summer and Bird are separated and go in very different directions as they seek their missing parents, try to vanquish the evil Puppeteer, lead the talking birds back to their Green Home, and discover the identity of the true bird queen.
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
Take a peek behind the curtain in this original documentary about Jim Henson, the creative visionary that brought us the enchantment of The Muppet Show, The Dark Crystal, and more. See the imaginative genius like never before and take a behind-the-scenes look inside Jim Henson's Creature Shop. Enjoy interviews with Henson, his wife Jane, long-time puppeteer partner Frank Oz and others, as they share memories of the legendary Muppet Show, Sesame Street,...
20) Jim Henson
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the life of Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets, including his early life and influences, the development of the Muppets and their increasing success, his early death, and his legacy.
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