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    Mister Rogers: Books That Celebrate Kindness

    Anna Iacovetta, Ph.D.By Anna Iacovetta, Ph.D.3 Mins Read Ages 0-3 Ages 4-8 Ages 9-12 Best Kids Stories Book Lists Books with Boy Characters Picture Books
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    Hello, Neighbor! Learn and Love with Books Starring Mister Rogers

    There is just something about the name Mister Rogers that tends to create smiles on people’s faces. Perhaps it is because we are instantly taken back to our childhood, watching him every afternoon and listening to his soft yet encouraging words. Mister Rogers introduced us to the world of make-believe, literally and figuratively. Along with his puppet friends (including the famous Daniel Tiger), he tackled difficult topics such as death and divorce in a gentle, loving way.

    Recently, a selection of new books was published, giving some perspective of Mister Rogers to the young and old. An entire generation has yet to be introduced to such a gentle-man, but they will be after reading these sweet tributes.

    You Are My Friend: The Story of Mister Rogers and His Neighborhood

    Written by Aimee Reid

    Illustrated by Matt Phelan

    Ages 5-10 | Abrams Books | 40 pages | ISBN-13: 978-1-4197-3617-9

    This book is simply a ray of sunshine. Aimee Reid takes us on a journey to meet the beloved Mister Rogers as a little boy and how he grew to become the master of make-believe, all while touching the hearts of viewers. With the touch of magic by Matt Phelan’s illustrations, we learn how puppetry and music were big parts of Mister Rogers’ childhood, which eventually nudged him into the direction of television. The book ends with heartfelt notes from both the author and illustrator and their personal memories of watching Mister Rogers – something that is so simple yet very relatable.

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    Mister Rogers Poetry Book Series

    Lyrics by Fred Rogers

    Illustrated by Luke Flowers

    Ages 0-9 | Quirk Books

    Mister Rogers is best known for his simple songs that teach lessons, validate feelings, and ease fears. This treasured 3 book series of his poetry can be used in a classroom or at bedtime. The words resonate with those of any age, starting with infants. We all secretly learn a little something from each of these songs. The books are skillfully illustrated by Luke Flowers to fit the theme of each song. The clever illustrations are colorful, diverse, and really capture the true essence of Mister Rogers. The poetry book is a great addition to anyone’s shelf and provides lovely insight into life’s big lessons. The board books, especially, make for great learning tools to teach empathy and kindness to younger children. All three are wonderful reminders of the insightful man we know of as Mister Fred Rogers.

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    Mister Rogers: Books That Celebrate Kindness was curated by Anna Iacovetta, Ph. D. Discover more books like these titles by following along with our reviews and articles tagged with Fred Rogers, Kindess, and Life Lessons.

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    Dr. Anna Iacovetta, a former elementary school teacher whose passionate interest in children's lit and fairy tales led her to earn a doctorate in Literature for Children & Young Adults from The Ohio State University. Anna is currently an education professor at John Carroll University and book reviewer who resides in Cleveland, Ohio where she lives with her husband and three young children.

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    1. Alicia Ortego on December 27, 2023 7:20 am

      What a heartwarming read! Small acts of kindness can make a big difference. 🌟 Check out my friend’s article on spreading kindness to kids for even more inspiration: https://aliciaortego.com/acts-kindness-kids/ 💖 Let’s create a ripple of kindness together!

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