Kindness, caring, and reliance on our neighbors are more important now
than ever before. We all need more Mister Rogers in our lives.
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.
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. 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.
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.
Lively, colorful illustrations explore Fred Rogers' early life and the
events that led him to create his enduring show. 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. 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.
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 Junior Library Guild Selection
A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year!
