Jim Henson and The Muppets

Jim Henson is one of the most famous puppeteers in the world. His TV show Sesame Street is watched by millions of children every day across the globe. His famous characters include Kermit the Frog, Bert and Ernie.

The children's TV show Sesame Street has introduced a new character - a homeless child. The show is tackling the issue of homelessness, via the new character - a 7-year-old girl called Lily. Her suffering is the same as that of over 2.5 million children in the USA and millions more around the world. A spokeswoman hoped Lily would reduce the shame linked to homelessness. She said she hoped Lily could help homeless children feel less alone.