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

Edwards, Gavin, 1968- (author.). Sikoryak, R., (illustrator.).

Summary:

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. 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.

Record details

ISBN: 9780062950741
ISBN: 0062950746
Physical Description: 248 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: New York, NY : Dey Street, an imprint of William Morrow, [2019]
Copyright: ©2019

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

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

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction: Hello, neighbor -- 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).