Friday, April 10, 2020

Booknote: Everything I Need to Know I Learned from Mister Rogers' Neighborhood

Melissa Wagner and Max Dalton (artist), Everything I Need to Know I Learned From Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. New York: Clarkson Potter Publishers, 2019. ISBN: 978-1-9848-2644-2.

Genre: nonfiction
Subgenre: children and young adults, pop culture, television, life advice
Format: small hardcover
Source: Berea branch of the Madison County (KY) Public Library

This book is a nice tribute to that gentle man who was everyone's neighbor and showed us the good in life: Mr Rogers. The book features "quotes and anecdotes taken directly from television visits with Mister Rogers, his neighbors, and the familiar faces of the residents of the Neighborhood of Make-Believe" (7). In addition, the book is illustrated in full color by Max Dalton. The simple yet colorful art will definitely take you back to your childhood.

Overall, Wagner has done a great job selecting material for the book. The book is arranged in ten sections featuring topics such as:

  • You are special.
  • Be a helper.
  • Don't Forget the Fun.
You can read the book cover to cover, or you can browse when you just need a little inspiration or want to share a positive message with your child.

In the end, this is one to keep, share it with your children.

5 out of 5 stars. 

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