Joanne Barkan

Joanne Barkan is the author of several Muppet children's books, including multiple Muppet Babies titles and the book adaptation of The Christmas Toy.

Barkan's other children's books have starred Aladdin, Wishbone, and Santa Claus. When writing for adults, Barkan mostly focuses on political and economic issues, as in her 1986 book Visions of Emancipation: The Italian Workers' Movement Since 1945 . She writes articles for Dissent Magazine and the website Big Think.

Author

 * Kermit's Mixed-Up Message (1987)
 * Baby Piggy and the Thunderstorm (1987)
 * The Christmas Toy (1987)
 * Baby Gonzo's Unfinished Dream (1988)
 * Baby Kermit's Old Blanket (1988)
 * Doozers Big and Little (1988)
 * Boober's Colorful Soup (1988)