Kindness, caring, and reliance on our neighbors are more important now than ever before.
A Junior Library Guild Selection.
Perfect for fans of the film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood , starring Tom Hanks, or anyone who wants to bring home the ideals of compassion, kindness, and patience that make us all good neighbors, this captivating picture book should not be missed.
A brief biography of Mister Rogers and a history of the show is included, as well as a note from author-illustrator Matt Cordell about his inspiration and longtime admiration for Fred Rogers and Mister Rogers\' Neighborhood.
Exclusively published archival photographs, provided by Fred Rogers Productions, offer a behind-the-scenes look at this historic show and the people whose hard work made it possible.
Lively, colorful illustrations explore Fred Rogers\' early life and the events that led him to create his enduring show.
Share that deep respect, care, and quiet joy in the day-to-day with the only authorized picture book biography of Fred Rogers--lovingly created by Caldecott Medalist Matt Cordell.
Fred Rogers took young viewers to art museums, introduced them to different professions, and talked through difficult subjects like losing a loved one, or experiencing parents\' divorce, with compassion and reassurance.
Groundbreaking in a quiet, generous way, Mister Rogers\' Neighborhood introduced a generation of children to the wonders of the World in the comfort of their own living rooms.
In difficult times, Mister Rogers\' Neighborhood provided a refuge for children and their families alike; a way to understand and talk about what was happening, and find hope for a brighter tomorrow.
We all need more Mister Rogers in our lives.
Kindness, caring, and reliance on our neighbors are more important now than ever before
