Being Green

by Joe Raposo, Étienne Delessert (Illustrator)

Etienne Delessert creates his picture book version of Being Green, Kermit the Frog's anthem about fitting in, written by Joe Raposo.

24 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1973

About the author

Joseph Guilherme Raposo, OIH (February 8, 1937 – February 5, 1989) was an American composer and songwriter, best known for his work on the children's television series Sesame Street, for which he wrote the theme song, as well as classic songs such as "Bein' Green", "C Is For Cookie" and "Sing" (later a #3 hit for The Carpenters). He also wrote music for television shows such as The Electric Company, Shining Time Station and the sitcoms Three's Company and The Ropers, including their theme songs. In addition to these works, Raposo also composed extensively for three Dr. Seuss TV specials in collaboration with the DePatie-Freleng Enterprises: Halloween Is Grinch Night (1977), Pontoffel Pock, Where Are You? (1980), and The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat (1982).

Reviews

[Nate D]

I just need to note that the illustrations in this are the very best sort of children's surrealism.

[Bill Hsu · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is just insane. See Nate's review with illustrations.

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this many times to different classes that I taught and loved it every time. Am actually sad as I cannot find the copy I own. I owned a hard cover copy. Very simple story but one children can relate to.

[Brian Yatman · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book as a kid. Fricking loved it. Whimsical, psychedelic, warm, quirky. Up there with Kermit the Frog's and Van Morrison's musical versions of the classic song. 5 stars? YES