Who was Mister Rogers? /

Bailey, Diane, 1966-

Who was Mister Rogers? / Mister Rogers Who was Mr. Rogers? Mr. Rogers by Diane Bailey ; illustrated by Dede Putra. - 107 pages : illustrations, map ; 20 cm - Who was... ? . - Who was-- ? .

"An official Who HQ book"--Cover. "Who HQ. Your headquarters for history. Who? What? Where?"--Back 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's quest for kindness and his gentle appeal to be more neighborly"--

Ages: 8-12 Penguin Workshop.

9781524792206 1524792209 9781524792190 1524792195

2019030684


Rogers, Fred--Juvenile literature.


Television personalities--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Children's television programs--United States--Juvenile literature.
Moral education--On television--Juvenile literature.


Biographies.
Illustrated works.

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