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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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We've listed several of our favorites below.

	Four Dog Blues Band pub. by Miss. Museum of Art Story by Lianne K.Takemori Illus. by Maggie Dunlap fiction; HC $15.95; elementary readers The sixteen artworks illustrating this picture book are from the Miss. Museum of Art permanent collection, with five created by artists associated with the Delta. Each includes a short educational note that never interferes with the lively musical story line of this canine travelogue that takes elementary readers from the Delta to the state capital. Great learning and great entertainment! see & hear MAGGIE DUNLAP read FOUR DOG BLUES BAND accompanied by EDEN BRENT June 11th, 2007 A book party with Maggie Dunlap (ignore the expiration notice)


	Minn of the Mississippi by Holling Clancy Holling nonfiction; HC $21.00; PB $11.95; advanced readers 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.
	Survival! Flood by K. Duey & K.A. Bale historical fiction; PB $4.99; ages 8-12 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 research they even used some old family names of the era for characters. Historical adventure.
	Holt and the Teddy Bear by Jim McCaffery/ illus. by Florence Davis nonfiction; PB $9.95; ages 6-10 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. Clear text and lush illustrations. A national legend from the Delta.
	Holt and the Cowboys by Jim McCaffery/ illus. By Florence Davis nonfiction; HC $12.95; ages 6-10 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. Unique character from Delta history.
	Field of Fury: The American Civil War by James McPherson nonfiction; HC $22.95; advanced readers Pulitzer Prize-winning author McPherson presents this stirring historical account for kids, neither glorifying nor minimizing the struggles both sides endured. Photos, period illustrations, a glossary and more support a concise, age-appropriate text that includes eyewitness accounts. History comes alive.
	Crossing Bok Chitto by Tim Tingle /illus. by Jeanne Rorex Bridges fiction; HC $17.95; ages 6-10 Legend has it that in the days before the Tail 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 beautifully illustrated and poetically written tale of a Choctaw angel who walked on water to lead the slaves in friendship to freedom. Delta mythology.
	Mississippi Stories for Young People by Craig Skates nonfiction; PB $6.95; ages 7-10 The topics of these twenty brief illustrated stories and legends span the state’s 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 collection.
	Mississippi Alphabet by Laurie Parker nonfiction; HC $15.95; ages 2-8 Although this is an alphabet book, author/illustrator Parker devises a fun way to learn state geography. Over 200 town names appear in the rhyming text and bright artwork depicting Mississippi’s unique people, landmarks and more. Learning fun.
	Everywhere in Mississippi by Laurie Parker nonfiction; HC $15.95; ages 2-8 Skippy the dog is lost and his owner searches for him in over 300 towns in Mississippi! Parker’s great illustrations, funny story and rhyming verse make this a fun read-aloud with a sneaky dose of state geography. Great for read aloud.
	M is for Magnolia: A Mississippi Alphabet by Michael Shoulders /illus. by Rick Anderson nonfiction; HC $17.95; ages 2-8 The state’s people, geography, and history is presented in lively text and bright illustrations from A to Z. Learning fun.
	N is for Natural State: An Ark. Alphabet by Michael Shoulders /illus. by Rick Anderson nonfiction; HC $17.95; ages 2-8 Discover Arkansas people, places, and history in words and colorful paintings via an alphabet theme. Learning fun.
	1 Mississippi, 2 Mississippi by Michael Shoulders /illus. by Rick Anderson nonfiction; HC $17.95; ages 2-8 This is not only a colorful counting book in rhyme, but a compendium of state trivia covering an incredibly wide range of subjects. Learning fun.
	An Alphabet by Walter Anderson nonfiction; SC $14.00; all ages 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. Intro to Mississippi artist's work.
	Cotton Now & Then by K. Willing & J. Dock /illus. by Sarah Morse nonfiction; HC $12.95; ages 4-8 A quilt-making mom’s curious kids ask where fabric comes from. Here’s the story from boll to bolt, told in rhyme and illustrated with colorful drawings and photos. Facts in story format.
	Little Cliff and the Porch People by Clifton Taulbert /illus. by E.B. Lewis fiction; HC $16.99; ages 3-7 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. The delightful vintage story is perfectly illustrated with Lewis’ glowing watercolor paintings. Vibrant, timeless family story.
	Little Cliff’s First Day of School by Clifton Taulbert /illus. by E.B. Lewis fiction; HC $16.99; PB $6.99; ages 3-7 It’s the day before Little Cliff starts school and he’s not happy about it, imagining all work and no play. Taulbert and Lewis create another sensitive, positive book that transcends time and race. Vibrant, timeless family story.
	Little Cliff and the Cold Place by Clifton Taulbert /illus. by E.B. Lewis fiction; HC $16.99; PB $6.99; ages 3-7 When Little Cliff learns about the Arctic in school, he begs Poppa Joe to drive him there in the old Buick. The heartwarming story and radiant artwork capture a child’s perception and delight. Vibrant, timeless family story.