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Before You Leap

A Frog's-Eye View of Life's Greatest Lessons

Kermit the Frog is back, and he’s revised and updated his bestselling memoir with life advice and inspiration for a whole new generation of fans!

Just in time for the 70th anniversary of The Muppets--the perfect gift for graduates of any age!


In Before You Leap, the world's most famous frog shares in a funny, heartfelt manner about his life and yours. After telling the tale of his humble swamp beginnings, remarkable career in show business, and about all the amazing people and pigs he's met along the way, Kermit shares his advice on many of life's milestones, including: 

  • Growing up: Every tadpole must drop their tail and grow into a frog eventually—Kermit shares tips on how to navigate change and find your legs in the real world.
  • Starting a Career: Kermit reflects on how he climbed out of the swamp and into Hollywood—and how you can make a big splash in your own life.
  • Finding your Inner Tadpole: Life is messy and can change on a dime—Kermit shares his tips and tricks on reconnecting with your "inner tadpole" and finding peace and joy in the most turbulent of times. 
  • Love in All its Forms: From Kermit and Miss Piggy to Robin and Sweetums to Rizzo and his beloved Pizza, Kermit shares his own advice on appreciating all the love we can find in our lives.

Let Kermit’s wisdom be your guide on all aspects of life like work, friendship, love, money, and self-care!
Kermit the Frog is an international film and television star, a humanitarian, an amphibitarian, and an educator. After his humble beginnings in the swamp, Kermit began his career on television in 1955. Since then Kermit has starred in numerous shows and films, including the Emmy-award winning The Muppet Show, and has had a successful career as a recording artist, with hits like “Rainbow Connection.” Kermit the Frog splits his time between the swamp and a pad in Hollywood, which he shares with pigs, bears, chickens, and various other weirdos.

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Kermit the Frog is back, and he’s revised and updated his bestselling memoir with life advice and inspiration for a whole new generation of fans!

Just in time for the 70th anniversary of The Muppets--the perfect gift for graduates of any age!


In Before You Leap, the world's most famous frog shares in a funny, heartfelt manner about his life and yours. After telling the tale of his humble swamp beginnings, remarkable career in show business, and about all the amazing people and pigs he's met along the way, Kermit shares his advice on many of life's milestones, including: 

  • Growing up: Every tadpole must drop their tail and grow into a frog eventually—Kermit shares tips on how to navigate change and find your legs in the real world.
  • Starting a Career: Kermit reflects on how he climbed out of the swamp and into Hollywood—and how you can make a big splash in your own life.
  • Finding your Inner Tadpole: Life is messy and can change on a dime—Kermit shares his tips and tricks on reconnecting with your "inner tadpole" and finding peace and joy in the most turbulent of times. 
  • Love in All its Forms: From Kermit and Miss Piggy to Robin and Sweetums to Rizzo and his beloved Pizza, Kermit shares his own advice on appreciating all the love we can find in our lives.

Let Kermit’s wisdom be your guide on all aspects of life like work, friendship, love, money, and self-care!

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Kermit the Frog is an international film and television star, a humanitarian, an amphibitarian, and an educator. After his humble beginnings in the swamp, Kermit began his career on television in 1955. Since then Kermit has starred in numerous shows and films, including the Emmy-award winning The Muppet Show, and has had a successful career as a recording artist, with hits like “Rainbow Connection.” Kermit the Frog splits his time between the swamp and a pad in Hollywood, which he shares with pigs, bears, chickens, and various other weirdos.