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Man for whom frog was named dies

By TERRI FERGUSON
Delta Democrat Times
Saturday, June 14, 2008

LELAND - In a region of the country noted for the blues, there's another color that gets attention here - green.

There's the green of farmland, the green water of bayous and the green of an internationally known fictional frog who brought fame to this Delta town, thanks to its native son, Jim Henson, who created Kermit the Frog and the rest of the Muppet gang.

A childhood friend of the late Muppet creator and the man for whom the frog was named, Kermit Scott, recently died at the age of 71.

Scott's brother-in-law, Aaron Moss, still lives in Leland.

"Kermit had moved to Leland at an early age," Moss said. "Those two kids met and were childhood buddies. They spent a lot of time running up and down the creek, like most kids did."

Henson and his family moved away from Leland; the two boys grew up and lost touch. Years later, Moss said, Scott learned that his childhood friend had named Kermit the Frog after him.

"He was delighted with it, certainly and when Leland started their museum out there, I think he visited out there a time or two," Moss said.

Although he enjoyed the fact that his friend had remembered him this way, Scott never sought publicity because of it, according to Moss.

"He didn't want any fame or fortune from it," Moss said. "He just wanted to be the same old Kermit doing the same old thing."

There was one similarity between the two.

"Kermit had the same smile as the frog," Moss said.

Scott was born in Pontotoc but grew up in Leland, attended Millsaps College, studied on scholarship in Germany and earned a doctorate in philosophy from Columbia University.

A philosophy professor at Yale University, Millsaps, and Purdue University, he later became a counselor after earning a master's degree in social work. He was an advocate for the poor, and with his wife, Aadron, founded the Welfare Rights Organization and the Food Bank of Lafayette, Ind.

Leland is home to the Jim Henson Delta Boyhood Exhibit at 415 South Deer Creek Drive East.

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Come see our selection of regional books for all reading levels.
We've listed several of our favorites below.

	*One Shoe Blues* by Sandra Boynton, B.B. King fiction; HC $10.95 What happens when one of America's favorite children's entertainment artists persuades one of America's favorite blues artists to join her? They create a funny-bone tickling, toe-tapping book and DVD about a fellow who can't find his sock! MS Delta blues great, BB King appears in Boynton's latest children's book. With short DVD (ages 3 - 7).
	Family Huddle by Peyton Manning, Archie Manning, Eli Manning; illus. by Jim Madsen fiction; HC $17.99 The authors aren't just legendary football stars -- they're Mississippi's football stars! The whole family offers pointers for the game on the field and life in the world. Wholesome values, football basics and vivid, unique illustrations (ages 5-8).
	*2010 SIBA Book Award Finalist* The Secret World of Walter Anderson by Hester Bass, Walter Inglis Anderson E.B. Lewis, illustrator nonfiction; HC $17.99 Observe the world through the eyes of Mississippi Gulf Coast reclusive nature-lover Walter Anderson — "the most famous American artist you’ve never heard of." This biography emphasizes his genius, not his history of illness. Illustrator Lewis' lyrical portrayal celebrates Anderson's life and work without imitation. Biography of Mississippi's master artist (ages 6-12).
	The Sweet Dreams Book by Laurie Parker poetry; HC $18.50 Laurie Parker, author/illustrator of Everywhere in Mississippi, The Turtle Saver, and more children's favorites, creates enchanting bedtime reading with The Sweet Dreams Book. Gentle verse, fantasy illustrations, dream quotes from classic writers, & a hidden picture (ages 4 & above).
	Among the Animals: Mississippi Stephen Kirkpatrick, photos; Marlo Kirkpatrick, author nonfiction; HC $19.95 What will you discover when you venture into the fields, swamps, forests, and waters of Mississippi? The Kirkpatrick photography/writing team offers the first of their planned series of state nature picture books. Vivid introduction to local nature (ages 4-8).
	Four Dog Blues Band pub. by Mississippi Museum of Art Story by Lianne K.Takemori; Illus. by Maggie Dunlap fiction; HC $15.95 This canine travelogue takes elementary readers from the Delta to the state capital via illustrations from the Miss. Museum of Art permanent collection (five works are by artists associated with the Delta). Short educational notes never interfere with the lively musical story line. Great learning & entertainment (ages 5-12). MAGGIE DUNLAP

	Charlie the Peanut by Keath & Alyssa Killebrew; illus. by Chris Jenkins fiction; HC $17.95 Charlie is a little peanut who thinks life would be more fun somewhere besides his home peanut field. Adventuring through various Delta crops and farm sights, Charlie concludes it's better "to grow where you're planted." Simple text, activity pages & full-color illustrations make learning fun (grades 0-3).
	Sorry, Charlie: A Southern Fish Tale of Fins and Friends by Sonya Pullen Swafford fiction; PB $8.99 includes digital audio download As Charlie, the Mississippi River catfish, searches for someone to play with, readers encounter the river's fish, fowl, reptiles and insects. Short and simple rhyming friendship story with plenty of local color, nicely illustrated (grades 0-3).
	Minn of the Mississippi by Holling Clancy Holling nonfiction; HC $21.00; PB $11.95; Newberry Honor Book Discover the Mighty Mississippi from its source to the Gulf through the eyes of Minn, a very special snapping turtle. Our Delta section begins on page 72 of this adventure packed with historical and ecological information. A true regional classic since 1952 (advanced readers)!
	Survival! Flood: Mississippi 1927 by Kathleen Duey and Karen A. Bale historical fiction; PB $4.99 The Great Flood of 1927 is recreated in a riveting tale of two resourceful children caught in the waters between Mayersville and Greenville. The authors did such a good job with their historical research they even used some old family names of the era for characters (ages 8-12).
	Holt and the Teddy Bear by Jim McCafferty nonfiction; PB $9.95 Discover the origin of everyone’s favorite toy, the Teddy Bear. This fact-based tale takes readers back to the time of Teddy Roosevelt’s Delta hunting expeditions with Holt Collier, expert woodsman and hunter. Local history made fun. Lush illustrations (ages 4-10).
	*Holt and the Cowboys* by Jim McCafferty nonfiction; HC $12.95 Legendary Deltan Holt Collier left slavery and became a Texas cowboy after the Civil War. Follow the tough road Holt successfully persevered because he accepted no limitations others would place upon him. Local history made fun. Lush illustrations (ages 4-10).
	Field of Fury: The American Civil War by James McPherson nonfiction; HC $22.95 Pulitzer Prize-winning author McPherson presents this stirring historical account for kids, neither glorifying nor minimizing the struggles both sides endured. Photos, period illustrations, eyewitness accounts, glossary & concise text (ages 8-12).
	Crossing Bok Chitto by Tim Tingle; illus. by Jeanne Rorex Bridges fiction; HC $17.95 Legend has it that in the days before the Trail of Tears and before the War Between the States, a river in Mississippi called the Bok Chitto divided the Choctaw Nation from a slave plantation. This is the tale of a Choctaw angel who walked on water to lead the slaves in friendship to freedom. Beautifully illustrated and poetically written Delta mythology (ages 6-10).
	Mississippi Stories for Young People by Craig Skates nonfiction; PB $6.95 Twenty brief, illustrated Mississippi stories and legends span eras from ancient tribes through Civil Rights. Of special note to Deltans are "Amanda Worthington and the Butterbean Academy," "German and Italian World War II Prisoners in Mississippi," and "Clifton Taulbert from Glen Allan." Eclectic, entertaining social history collection (ages 7-10).
	Mississippi Alphabet by Laurie Parker nonfiction; HC $15.95 Over 200 town names appear in rhyming text, illustrated with bright artwork depicting Mississippi’s unique people, landmarks and more. A fun way to learn state geography (ages 2-8).
	Everywhere in Mississippi by Laurie Parker nonfiction; HC $15.95 Skippy the dog is lost and his owner searches for him in over 300 towns in Mississippi. Parker’s colorful illustrations and rhyming story make this a fun read-aloud with a sneaky dose of state geography Geography in verse (ages 2-8).
	M is for Magnolia: A Mississippi Alphabet by Michael Shoulders; illus. by Rick Anderson nonfiction; HC $17.95 The state’s people, geography, and history presented with interesting factoids. Lively text and bright illustrations from A to Z (ages 2-8).
	N is for Natural State: An Ark. Alphabet by Michael Shoulders; illus. by Rick Anderson nonfiction; HC $17.95 Discover Arkansas people, places, and history via an alphabet theme. Lively text and bright illustrations from A to Z (ages 2-8).
	1 Mississippi, 2 Mississippi by Michael Shoulders; illus. by Rick Anderson nonfiction; HC $17.95 This is not only a colorful counting book in rhyme, but a compendium of state trivia covering an incredibly wide range of subjects. Lively text and bright illustrations by the numbers (ages 2-8).
	An Alphabet by Walter Anderson nonfiction; SC $14.00 What a wonderful way to introduce this treasured Mississippi artist to young generations! The heavy pages may be colored, painted, or enjoyed "as is." Printed on only one side, they’re even suitable for framing. Walter Anderson, not just for beginners (all ages).
	Cotton Now & Then by K. Willing & J. Dock /illus. by Sarah Morse nonfiction; HC $12.95 A quilt-making mom’s curious kids ask where fabric comes from. Here’s the story told in rhyme and illustrated with colorful drawings and photos. From boll to bolt (ages 4-8).
	Little Cliff and the Porch People by Clifton Taulbert; E.B. Lewis, illus. fiction; HC $16.99 Glen Allan, MS native Clifton Taulbert creates a "Stone Soup" story based on his childhood community. Little Cliff's Mama Pearl sends him to buy butter for her candied sweet potatoes. Every neighbor he meets has something to add to the dish. Lewis’ glowing watercolors portray actual Taulbert family and friends. Timeless family story perfectly illustrated (ages 3-7).
	*Little Cliff’s First Day of School* by Clifton Taulbert; E.B. Lewis, illus. fiction; HC $16.99; PB $6.99 It’s the day before Little Cliff starts school and he’s not happy about it, imagining all work and no play. But he has a pleasant surprise in a story rich with a sense of place that transcends time and race. Timeless family story perfectly illustrated (ages 3-7).