Book
A beautiful day in the neighborhood : neighborly words of wisdom from Mister Rogers
Publication Information
New York : Penguin Books, 2019.
Physical Description
xxxvii, 166 pages ; 20 cm
Uniform Title
Summary
Covering topics like relationships, childhood, communication, parenthood, and more, Fred Rogers's signature sayings and wise thoughts are paired with his instructions for living your best, kindest life. Originally published in 1994 under the title "You are special", this edition includes the essay by Tom Junod which inspired the 2019 motion picture, A beautiful day in the neighborhood.
Notes
"Previously published as You are special."
"First published in the United States of America as You are special : words of wisdom for all ages from a beloved neighbor by Viking ... 1994."--Title page verso.
Contents
- Can you say... hero? / by Tom Junod
- Dear reader
- You are special
- Relationships
- Childhood
- Creativity and play
- Discipline
- Learning
- Difficult situations
- Communicating
- Parenthood
- The partnership between parents, child-care providers, and teachers
- Growing in adulthood.