Kindness and wonder : why Mr. Rogers matters now more than ever

Edwards, Gavin 1968- (author.).

Summary: 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. Wont 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 childrenand their parentsabout 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. Todays audiences will be reminded of Mr. Rogerss uplifting persona in the upcoming TriStar Pictures filmA 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 conveyedwhat it means to be a good person, to be open-hearted, to be thoughtful, to be curious, to be compassionateand why they matter. Beautifully crafted, infused with Mister Rogers gentle spirit, and featuring dozens of interviews with people whose lives were touched by Fred Rogersranging 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 (hardcover)
Physical Description: print
248 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Publisher: New York, NY : Dey St., [2019]
Copyright: ©2019

Content descriptions

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Includes bibliographic references 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).