Whether hes designing Snoopys Garden in Japan, childrens museums or other interactive attractions, Len Piper loves to get imaginations churning.

Hes been dubbed Hawaiis Santa Claus by the Honolulu Advertiser in recognition of his twenty-five years as the jolly elf at the fiftieth states largest shopping center. Hes also created extravagant sets for musical productions and store interiors for some of Hawaiis top brands.

But his first love has always been puppetry, and he shares the joy it can bring with The Three Billy Goats Gruff, which he performed throughout the country for hundreds of thousands of children.

Through the adventures of Big Gruff, Middle Gruff, and Little Gruff--as well as the wicked troll and his wife--he outlines the basics of creating a puppet play and plays in general.

Filled with photos from his original production, an easy-to-read script thats color coded for each character, and plenty of adventures, the story will encourage children and adults alike to look at the world in new, creative ways.