Dear Mister Rogers, Does It Ever Rain in Your Neighborhood?: Letters to Mister Rogers
Every question that a child or parent asks is important, and no one understood that better than Fred Rogers, the iconic television neighbor who visited our homes for decades. In this moving collection of letters to him and his replies, he encourages parents and teachers to cherish the questions and comments that come from children and crafts caring, thoughtful responses to them. With deep sensitivity and sincerity, he addresses real-life issues in chapters arranged by theme: his life, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, feelings and fears, family relationships, and even grief. Drawing on a lifetime of studying and considering healthy child development, this unique gathering of correspondence offers a timeless guide to childhood as well as parenting.
Dear Mister Rogers is an inspiration to parents and educators and a delight for all those interested in the unique way children see and wonder about the world.
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Beautiful read for parents, teachers, caregivers and anyone else who wants to bring out the best in kids.
I watched Mr. Rogers at my grandmother's house all the time and loved it but it's not until I read this book that I really realized how incredible he was and continues to be so many years after his death. He really was ahead of his time when it comes to understanding, caring for and truly teaching children what's really important in life. Inclusion, kindness, understanding, acceptance and celebrating differences. As a mother of four I realise now how very important his teachings are and if we could all pass on even a fraction of what this man stood for the world would be an even more beautiful place. Highly recommend.
others are so funny. I still wake up early on Sunday mornings ...
If you ever want to know how a child's mind works while they try to understand the world around them, this book will show you. Some of the letters are heart-breaking; others are so funny. I still wake up early on Sunday mornings to catch Mr. Rogers on PBS.
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fast service,,,,; in great shape.it was like taking a trip to mr rogers neighborhood when my girls were little than ks
Great
Fast shipping, great book. I love reading about Mr. Rogers and all that he did in his life. What a wonderful man.
Not bad
not bad but not great..often his answers are repetitive and stock. overall a decent insight to show that he really did care.
he truly did love and respond personally to every letter he received & ...
I'm published in this book, so I'm biased. However, he truly did love and respond personally to every letter he received & he made millions of children's lives brighter.
Mr. Rogers, the planet's best neighbor!
I watched Mr. Rogers as a child, I watched and respected him and his TV "ministry" as a Kindergarten teacher and mother. I think he was the most genuine and caring person on television! Very calming and great for kid's self-esteem....what a wonderful role model and human being. This as well as the other books about and by Fred Rogers are priceless. This book is very touching....letters from his viewers with his own responses. A beautiful thing!
Great for all fans of the show
I bought this book primarily as a gift for my cousin, whose son is a big fan of the show. I thought that at 2 1/2, he would soon start asking the type of questions addressed in the book, and this would help his parents answer them. I also enjoyed the innocence of the sometimes silly questions asked by the letter writers, and how Mr. Rogers dealt with each person with the compassion and understanding that has made him a family favorite for the last thirty years. Even though he is gone and will be sorely missed, I'm glad that I could help pass on his wisdom to a new generation of fans.
Worth the read
If you love Mr. Rogers, this book is worth your read. Through his letters he reminds us once again how to be a good "friend" and respect the feelings of all the people in our neighborhood.
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