You Are My Friend: The Story of Mister Rogers and His Neighborhood
Aimee Reid
A picture-book biography connects Fred Rogers’s early experiences to the television program he later created. As a child, he was frequently ill and sometimes bullied, and he struggled to put sadness, anger, and hurt into words. He made friends with puppets and used piano music to express feelings. Family messages about helpers, being special, and being accepted stayed with him. As an adult, Fred created a children’s television program featuring puppets, music, and helpers, with a focus on treating each child with respect.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
