A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

The Poetry of Mister Rogers

Fred Rogers, Luke Flowers

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Quirk Books
19 March 2019

Poetry (Children's&YA)

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.

TheNew York TimesBest Seller

For the first time ever, 75 beloved songs fromMisterRogers' NeighborhoodandThe Children's Cornerare collected in this charmingly illustrated treasury, sure to be cherished by generations of children as well as the millions of adults who grew up with MisterRogers.

It's you I like. It's not the things you wear, It's not the way you do your hair- But it's you I like.

From funny to sweet, silly to sincere, the lyrics of MisterRogersexplore such universal topics as feelings, new siblings, everyday life, imagination, and more. Through these songs-as well as endearing puppets and honest conversations-MisterRogersinstilled in his young viewers the values of kindness, self-awareness, and self-esteem. But most of all, he taught children that they are loved, just as they are.

Perfect for bedtime, sing-along, or quiet time alone, thisbeautifulbook of meaningful poetry is for every child-including the child inside of every one of us.

By: Fred Rogers
Prologue by: Luke Flowers
Imprint: Quirk Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 224mm, Width: 170mm,
Weight: 567g
ISBN: 9781683691136
ISBN 10: 168369113X
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 19 March 2019
Recommended Age: From 6 to 8 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Fred Rogerswas 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 seriesMister Rogers' Neighborhood, which worked to instill kindness, self-esteem, and emotional intelligence in his viewers. Fred Rogers received the Presidential Medal of Freedom and was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame, among other honors. Luke Flowershas illustrated over 42 children's books. He enjoys puppeteering, playing banjo, and going on adventures with his wife and three kids in Colorado Springs, Colorado. You can see more of his work at lukeflowerscreative.com.

Reviews for A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: The Poetry of Mister Rogers

Earnest messages, lighthearted flights of fancy, and familiar phrases [are] found in the poems gathered here...[and] Flowers' illustrations are energetic. --Kirkus Reviews