The Wisdom of Big Bird (and the Dark Genius of Oscar the Grouch): Lessons from a Life in Feathers
by Caroll Spinney, J Milligan
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Author: Caroll Spinney, J MilliganEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2003-04-29
ISBN: 0375507817
Number of pages: 176
Publisher: Villard
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Summary: 4 Stars
The Wisdom of Big Bird is an easy-to-take book about how Sesame Street got started and how it is produced, all from the perspective of the man inside the bird. For instance, I learned that there are no eyeholes in the Big Bird suit, so Spinney has to use a mini-monitor to navigate. Spinney's story of how he met his wife (several times) was entertaining, and I loved the description of the Sesame Street trip to China,with an impromptu limo ride with Bob Hope.Even the drawings are well done, by Spinney himself. Recommended!
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