The book is written as a follow-up to a 2005 book titled ''It's Not Easy Being Green'' and contains references to Kermit's song "
Bein' Green". The memoir begins with Kermit's beginnings as one of over 2,000
tadpole children; the first chapter
retcons the film ''
Kermit's Swamp Years'' in many ways by reimagining the character's childhood. The first part of the book tells a fictionalized account of how the Muppets began. Kermit meets
Jim Henson in
Washington, D.C. and stars in the first television program to feature the character,
Sam and Friends. He moves to New York and mentions
Rowlf the Dog's appearances on
The Jimmy Dean Show, which contributed to the Muppets' early success. Kermit gets a job on
Sesame Street, which leads to
The Muppet Show and multiple feature films. Each new job for Kermit is described as a personal accomplishment, and these descriptions include accounts of Kermit's early interactions with characters such as
Miss Piggy,
Fozzie Bear, and
Gonzo. The second part of the book involves Kermit's own take on popular self-help lessons. This final section includes many examples of life lessons from other Muppet characters, in addition to interruptions from the others who want to speak for themselves. ==References==