• Front cover of the children's book 'Brave Like a Lion! How a Puppeteer Found Her Voice' showing an illustrated girl with curly hair and a lion puppet against a bright blue starry background. 'Limited Edition,' 'Read for Jumpstart Kids the Record,' and creators Megan Phipus and Niña Mata.
  • Inside preview of Brave Like a Lion children's book showing a young girl with curly hair running through water while wearing a purple and yellow patterned dress, with a green snake, a yellow cat, and a white dog around her. Spanish text appears at the top, along with the word '¡GRRR!' in blue.
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Brave Like a Lion! How a Puppeteer Found Her Voice

Brave Like a Lion! How a Puppeteer Found Her Voice

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Brave Like a Lion! How a Puppeteer Found Her Voice: Classroom Case

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In this empowering picture book by a groundbreaking Sesame Street puppeteer, a shy girl finds her voice with the help of her favorite puppet.

Animal puppets, hand puppets, even shadow puppets. May loves them all. At home, May plays pretend with her puppets, leading them fearlessly on every kind of adventure. But at school, May is shy. When a class project gives her the perfect chance to speak up, she has a unique idea for how to use her voice. With a little practice, a lot of imagination, and the help of a special friend, May is ready to let out her inner lioness.

Based on the real-life story of Emmy-winning author Megan Piphus, the first full-time Black woman puppeteer on Sesame Street, and lovingly illustrated by award-winning artist Niña Mata, this story of authentic self-expression inspires young readers to embrace their own unique voices. The back matter features illustrated step-by-step instructions for making a puppet and so much more!

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About the Author

Megan Piphus is an Emmy-winning puppeteer, ventriloquist, and singer, and the first full-time Black woman puppeteer on Sesame Street. Brave Like a Lion! How a Puppeteer Found Her Voice is her debut picture book, drawn from her own childhood experience of being a shy girl who found confidence through her puppets. Megan brings deep authenticity and a national platform through her Sesame Street work, with strong appeal to families, educators, and early childhood communities.

About the Illustrator

Niña Mata is an award-winning illustrator whose vibrant, jewel-toned mixed media work has appeared in numerous celebrated picture books. Her illustrations for Brave Like a Lion! have been praised for capturing the warmth, energy, and imaginative spirit at the heart of May’s story.

What’s in Jumpstart Kids' Limited Edition Book?

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Jumpstart Kids Limited Edition custom books include research-based educator materials like activity guides, reading tips, vocabulary lists, and comprehension questions all designed to enhance engagement and build early literacy skills during read-aloud experiences.

Book Dimensions and Details

  • Publisher: Penguin Young Readers / Dial Books (Penguin Random House)
  • Cover: Paperback
  • Pages: 40
  • Dimensions: 8.5 x 11
  • English IBSN: 9780593857595
  • Age range: 3–7 years
  • Grade level: Preschool through Grade 2
  • Reading level: Lexile AD660L

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