Who was Mister Rogers? / by Diane Bailey ; illustrated by Dede Putra.
Material type: TextSeries: Who was-- ?Publisher: New York : Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House, [2019]Description: 107 pages : illustrations, map ; 20 cmContent type:- text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781524792206
- 1524792209
- 9781524792190
- 1524792195
- Mister Rogers
- Who was Mr. Rogers?
- Mr. Rogers
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book | Dr. James Carlson Library | Children's Biography | Rogers, F. B154 | Checked out | 05/15/2024 | 33111009394426 | |||
Children's Book | Main Library | Children's Biography | Rogers, F. B154 | Available | 33111009536356 | ||||
Children's Book | Northport Library | Children's Biography | Rogers, F. B154 | Checked out | 05/22/2024 | 33111008248755 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Learn how Fred Rogers, a minister and musician from Pennsylvania, became one of America's most beloved television personalities and everyone's favorite neighbor.
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.
"An official Who HQ book"--Cover.
"Who HQ. Your headquarters for history. Who? What? Where?"--Back cover.
Ages: 8-12 Penguin Workshop.
"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"-- Provided by publisher.
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.