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Kindness and wonder : why Mister Rogers matters now more than ever / Gavin Edwards ; illustrations by R. Sikoryak.

by Edwards, Gavin, 1968-

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Dey Street, an imprint of William Morrow, 2019.

791.45028 R725e

Mister Rogers' neighborhood (Television program)

Television personalities -- United States -- Biography.

Children's television programs -- United States

9780062950741 (hc.)

248 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 239-241) and index.

Part I. Let's make the most of this beautiful day -- Part II. Ten ways to live more like Mister Rogers right now. The first way : be deep and simple -- The second way : be kind to strangers -- The third way : make a joyful noise -- The fourth way : tell the truth -- The fifth way : connect with other people every way you can -- The sixth way : love your neighbors -- The seventh way : find the light in the darkness -- The eighth way : always see the very best in other people -- The ninth way : accept the changing season -- The tenth way : share what you've learned (all your life).

"A pop culture celebration of Fred Rogers and the enduring legacy of his beloved, award-winning PBS show Mister Rogers' Neighborhood that offers essential wisdom to help us in our troubled times. Won't you be my neighbor? For more than thirty years, Fred Rogers was a beloved fixture in American homes. Warm and welcoming, he spoke directly to children-and their parents-about the marvels of the world, the things that worried them, and above all, the importance of being themselves. Dressed in his cardigan and sneakers, Fred Rogers offered a wholesome message of generosity and love that changed the landscape of television and shaped a generation of children. Kindness and Wonder pays tribute to this cultural icon: the unique, gentle man who embodied the best of what we could be. Today's audiences will be reminded of Mr. Rogers's uplifting persona in the upcoming TriStar Pictures film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (November 2019), where Tom Hanks stars as the real-life Fred Rogers. Looking back at the history of the show and the creative visionary behind it, pop culture aficionado Gavin Edwards reminds us of the indelible lessons and insights that Mister Rogers conveyed-what it means to be a good person, to be open-hearted, to be thoughtful, to be curious, to be compassionate-and why they matter. Beautifully crafted, infused with Mister Rogers' gentle spirit, and featuring dozens of interviews with people whose lives were touched by Fred Rogers-ranging from Rita Moreno to NFL Hall of Famer Lynn Swann-Kindness and Wonder is a love letter to this unforgettable cultural hero and role model, and the beautiful neighborhood he created."--From publisher.

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