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Who was Mister Rogers? / by Diane Bailey ; illustrated by Dede Putra.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextDescription: 107 pages : illustrations, map ; 20 cmISBN:
  • 9781524792206
  • 9781524792190
Other title:
  • Mister Rogers
  • Who was Mr. Rogers
  • Mr. Rogers
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • BIO ROG 23
LOC classification:
  • PN1992.4.R56 B35 2019
Contents:
Who was Mister Rogers? -- A shy boy -- Early lessons -- Leaving home -- In the studio -- The children's corner -- Welcome to the neighborhood -- A close-knit community -- Tackling tough issues -- A powerful voice -- His honest self -- Growing up with Mister Rogers -- America's neighbor.
Summary: "Even though he's best known for his successful PBS series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, Fred Rogers never dreamed of working in television. In fact, he hated the very first program that he ever watched! Join author Diane Bailey as she takes readers through the journey that brought Mister Rogers into our living rooms. From his childhood interest in puppet-making and music, to his courageous visit to Russia during the Cold War, this book details Mister Rogers's quest for kindness and his gentle appeal to be more neighborly"--
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Item type Current library Collection Call number Status Date due Barcode
Juvenile Biography MVS Library Main room-back corner M- Biography (Juvenile) BIO ROG (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 4008482

Includes bibliographical references.

Who was Mister Rogers? -- A shy boy -- Early lessons -- Leaving home -- In the studio -- The children's corner -- Welcome to the neighborhood -- A close-knit community -- Tackling tough issues -- A powerful voice -- His honest self -- Growing up with Mister Rogers -- America's neighbor.

"Even though he's best known for his successful PBS series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, Fred Rogers never dreamed of working in television. In fact, he hated the very first program that he ever watched! Join author Diane Bailey as she takes readers through the journey that brought Mister Rogers into our living rooms. From his childhood interest in puppet-making and music, to his courageous visit to Russia during the Cold War, this book details Mister Rogers's quest for kindness and his gentle appeal to be more neighborly"--

Ages: 8-12 Penguin Workshop

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