A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (Mister Rogers Poetry)
Poetry, NY Times Best Seller
Luke Flowers
For the first time ever, 75 beloved songs from Mister Rogersā Neighborhood and The Children’s Corner are collected in this charmingly illustrated treasury, sure to be cherished by generations of children as well as the millions of adults who grew up with Mister Rogers.
Itās you I like.
Itās not the things you wear,
Itās not the way you do your hairā
But itās you I like.
From funny to sweet, silly to sincere, the lyrics of Mister Rogers explore such universal topics as feelings, new siblings, everyday life, imagination, and more. Through these songsāas well as endearing puppets and honest conversationsāMister Rogers instilled in his young viewers the values of kindness, self-awareness, and self-esteem. But most of all, he taught children that they are loved, just as they are. Perfect for bedtime, sing-along, or quiet time alone, this beautiful book of meaningful poetry is for every childāincluding the child inside of every one of us.
