You Are My Friend: The Story of Mister Rogers and His Neighborhood
School year: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4
Published: 2019
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"You Are My Friend: The Story of Mister Rogers and His Neighborhood" by Lesa Lockford captures the inspiring life of Fred Rogers, the beloved host of the iconic children's television show. The book explores his gentle philosophy of kindness, empathy, and understanding, illustrating how he created a safe space for children to explore their emotions and questions. Through his innovative storytelling and heartfelt interactions, Mister Rogers taught generations the importance of friendship and self-acceptance. This warm narrative not only highlights his contributions to children’s television but also serves as a reminder of the impact of compassion and connection in our lives. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US kindergarten-3rd grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 3-8 years.
This book was published in 2019 by Dreamscape Media .
Aimee Reid has written picture books, but You Are My Friend is her first nonfiction venture. She lives in Toronto, Canada, with her family. Matt Phelan is an award-winning author and illustrator. He received the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction and has been nominated for five Eisner Awards. He lives in Ardmore, Pennsylvania.