A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: The Poetry of Mister Rogers: 1 (Mister Rogers Poetry Books)

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: The Poetry of Mister Rogers: 1 (Mister Rogers Poetry Books)

by Fred Rogers (Author)

Synopsis

Mister Rogers Neighborhood had a revolutionary impact on children s television, and on millions of children themselves. Through songs, puppets, and frank conversations, Mister Rogers instilled the values of kindness, patience, and self-esteem in his viewers, and most of all, taught children how loved they were, just by being themselves. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood reimagines the songs from the show as poetry, ranging from the iconic (Won t You Be My Neighbor?) to the forgotten gems. The poem are funny, sweet, silly, and sincere, dealing with topics of difficult feelings, new siblings, everyday routines, imagination, and more. Perfect for bedtime, sing-along, or quiet time, this book of nostalgic and meaningful poetry is the perfect gift for every child including the child in all of us.

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More Information

Format: Illustrated
Pages: 128
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: Quirk Books
Published: 19 Mar 2019

ISBN 10: 168369113X
ISBN 13: 9781683691136
Book Overview: For the first time ever, beloved songs from Mister Rogers? Neighborhood are collected in this charmingly illustrated treasury, sure to be cherished by a new generation of children as well as the millions of adults who grew up with the show during its run from 1968 to 2009.

Author Bio
Fred Rogers was many things a minister, a musician, a puppeteer, a television star, a friend to children for generations, and most of all, a very good neighbor. For over 30 years, he created and hosted the groundbreaking educational television series Mister Rogers Neighborhood, which worked to instill kindness, self-esteem, and emotional intelligence in his child viewers. Mr. Rogers received the Presidential Medal of Freedom and was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame, among other honors.