One of the most important gifts parents can give to their children is an understanding of postive values. The Values to Grow on series will help children learn about values such as honesty friendship sharing responsibility love and selfesteem. The delightful stories in the series feature Jim Henson's Muppets in entertaining adventures that not only provide gentle lessons but also provide hours of reading pleasure.

Jim Henson’s creations have inspired generations with characters that are among the world’s most recognizable cultural icons. From Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and their Muppet friends to the legendary Sesame Street and Children’s Television Workshop, Henson revolutionized children’s educational entertainment. Combining live action and puppeteering into fantastical narratives like The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth, as well as the whimsical Fraggle Rock and The Storyteller, Henson transformed imagination into reality, weaving together powerful philosophical messages on identity, community, diversity, love, death, and friendship. Henson never shied away from exploring deep questions, nor did he underestimate the ability of children (or adults) to grapple with profound philosophical questions. Jim Henson and Philosophy explores the entertaining and educational world of the genius’s creations, revealing what it is about Henson’s world that has touched us so deeply and improved our lives in such meaningful ways. Contributions by: Lauren Ashwell, Kimberly Baltzer-Jaray, David R. Burns, Samantha Brennan, Amanda Cawston, Brooke Covington, Christopher M. Culp, Ryan Cox, Natalie M. Fletcher, Victoria Hubbell, Dena Hurst, Christopher Ketcham, S. Evan Kreider, Shaun Leonard, Jennifer Marra, Michael J. Muniz, Laurel Ralston, Rhona Trauvitch, and Sheryl Tuttle Ross

Being sick is not as much fun as Big Bird imagined even though his friends come to visit.

Recounts how Jim Henson brought to life the Muppets and how he made other advances in the world of puppetry.

Kermit and the rest of the muppets try to catch their runaway chickens. The reader participates in the story and controls the action by selecting specific pages to turn to.

"The books in this series will teach your child important lessons about self-esteem, friendship, sharing, love, imagination, and manners. Collect all six of the storybooks that feature Jim Henson's Muppets for hours of reading and learning fun."--Cover back.