Disney and Little, Brown Books for Young Readers will launch a line of seven new Muppets books just in time for The Muppets film in November. We’ve embedded the movie trailer above–are you excited?
Here’s more about seven titles: “[The series includes] a junior novel that features eight pages of full-color photos from the film, two early readers, a giant sticker book and a punch-out-and-play Muppet theater. The line also features a hardcover joke book perfect for holiday gift giving and the first in an original illustrated middle-grade series about a boy who wakes up as a Muppet.”
Senior executive editor Erin Stein acquired the series and will edit the books. The 55-year-old franchise has inspired generations worth of books, from board books to apps. Below, you can read descriptions of all seven titles.
Middle Grade:
Tales of a Sixth-Grade Muppet by Kirk Scroggs (September 2011)
Price: $12.99; Ages 8-12; Format: Reader / Paper Over Board
Synopsis: A hilarious Middle Grade novel about a boy who wakes up as a Muppet—with black and white illustrations throughout!
The Muppets: The Movie Junior Novel by Katharine Turner (October 2011)
Price: $5.99; Ages 8-12; Format: Trade Paperback
Synopsis: The Muppets return to their roots with a new major motion picture starring Jason Segel and a new Muppet namedWalter! This junior novelization features a full color photo insert with pictures from the movie.
Novelty:
Frogs are Funny: The Most Sensational, Inspirational, Celebrational, Muppetational Muppets Joke Book EVER! by Disney (September 2011)
Price: $14.99; Ages 6 & up; Format: Hardcover Book
Synopsis: A bright and fun collection of all the best jokes, riddles, one-liners, insults and comebacks ever spouted by your favorite Muppets characters, illustrated with full color photos of the Muppets.
The Muppets: The Ultimate Sticker Book by Alexis Barad (October 2011)
Price: $6.99; Ages 6 & up; Format: Novelty-Paperback
Synopsis: This giant sticker book includes tons of fun stickers to use as you help the Muppets put on a show.
The Muppets: The Muppet Theater Stage Set: A Punch Out-and-Play Model Book by Kirsten Mayer (October 2011)
Price: $8.99; Ages 6 & up; Format: Novelty-Paperback
Synopsis: Punch out all the pieces and put together your own Muppet Theater Stage set, complete with curtain and backdrop! Includes Muppet standees so you can put on your own show.
Early Reader:
The Muppets: I am Kermit the Frog by Ray Santos (October 2011)
Price: $3.99; Ages 4-8; Format: Trade Paperback
Synopsis: With simple, engaging text and dynamic, bold illustrations, this Muppets reader ensures learning and excitement through humor and adventure!
The Muppets: Meet the Muppets by Ray Santos (October 2011)
Price: $3.99; Ages 4-8; Format: Trade Paperback
Synopsis: Meet all of the Muppet characters in this illustrated early reader, just in time for the brand new Muppets major motion picture!