Inspiring letters from the beloved host of PBS's Mister Rogers'
Neighborhood, the subject of the acclaimed documentary Won't You Be My
Neighbor? and a forthcoming biopic starring Tom Hanks
Every question that a child or parent asks is important, and no one
understood that better than Fred Rogers, the iconic television neighbor
who visited our homes for decades. In this moving collection of letters
to him and his replies, he encourages parents and teachers to cherish
the questions and comments that come from children and crafts caring,
thoughtful responses to them. With deep sensitivity and sincerity, he
addresses real-life issues in chapters arranged by theme: his life,
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, feelings and fears, family relationships,
and even grief. Drawing on a lifetime of studying and considering
healthy child development, this unique gathering of correspondence
offers a timeless guide to childhood as well as parenting.
Dear Mister Rogers is an inspiration to parents and educators and a
delight for all those interested in the unique way children see and
wonder about the world.