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

By: Contributor(s): Series: Who was-- ? | Who was? (Who HQ)Publication details: New York, New York : Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House, c2019.Description: 107 pages : illustrations ; 21 cmISBN:
  • 9781524792206
  • 1524792209
Other title:
  • Mister Rogers
  • Who was Mr. Rogers?
  • Mr. Rogers
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 791.45/02/8092 B 23
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 -- Timelines.
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' quest for kindness and his gentle appeal to be more neighborly.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode
J 700 - 799 Hanover Public Library Shelves J791.45 BAIL (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 31906001161539

"WHOHQ"--Spine.

"Who HQ. Your headquarters for history. Who? What? Where?"--Back cover.

"An Official WhoHQ Book"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references (page 106-107).

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 -- Timelines.

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' quest for kindness and his gentle appeal to be more neighborly.

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