I will, without a single doubt, be buying this book for myself! I loved Mr Rogers, and this collection of poetry is absolutely beautiful.

As a kid of the 70's I have very fond memories of watching Mr. Rogers Neighborhood. He was very calming and I really feel he helped me through some ugly times in those early years! Some of the poems gave me flashes of memories that were very emotional in a good way.

I remember vividly "Are You Brave", "It's Good to Talk", "What Do You Do With the Mad That You Feel?" Or "Everybody's Shy Sometimes". This was a good walk down memory lane. I loved the illustrations too! I do want to get my hands on a physical book so that I can share Mr. Rogers with my Grandkids someday.

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This book was so charming. As a Mister Rogers fan, I am so excited to introduce this book of poetry to my classroom. This book has the same magic appeal that the wonderful Fred Rogers did on television. Thank you for giving our generation of children a new Mister Rogers adventure through poetry!

This collection of poems would be a great gift for a kiddo going off to kindergarten. Or a teacher about to start teaching at the K or Pre-K level. Lovely illustrations, words for emotions that are hard for kiddos to express, this is a nice collection.

Lovely art, wonderful poems, nostalgic for adults, and wonderful for children of today as well! Will purchase for my collection.

This book does credit to the work of Mr. Rogers. The illustrations that go along with the songs are sweet and simple. It would be a great addition to a junior non-fiction section at a library.

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: The Poetry of Mister Rogers by Fred Rogers, Luke Flowers (illustrator) is a wonderful and lyrical book of children's songs and poems from the Mr. Rodgers Show.

This book contained many of those poems that can be read over and over again because they dealt with situations children experience on a daily basis-some of which help them with feelings of anger, being different, alone or even unloved. His writings also taught children about manners, patience, sharing, and most importantly, being themselves.

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I'm so glad I grew up watching Mister Rogers' Neighborhood on TV. I have good memories of the characters and the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, especially the Bubble Land and Josephine the Short-Necked Giraffe operas. But the show wouldn't have been the same without Fred Rogers himself, something I was reminded of again while watching the excellent documentary Won't You Be My Neighbor?.

So I was glad to have a chance to read A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: The Poetry of Mister Rogers. There were a few poems in this collection that I remembered as songs from the TV show, enough to sing them instead of read ("You've Got to Do It"), but I'm sure there are others that I simply don't remember the tune for, so most of these poems were new to me. Many of them are affirmations of the dignity, curiosity, and value of all human beings, especially children, as well as the things that make each of us unique. They also manage to use words and ideas that are on the level of young children without sounding babyish or pandering.

In spite of the general attitude of positivity, Mister Rogers was also not afraid to explore fears and anxieties that children might have, most notably "Sometimes I Wonder if I'm a Mistake." The ability to validate negative feelings sets this apart from a lot of sappy, feel-good songs and poetry written for children.

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This was a beautiful picture book filled with the songs from the Mr. Rogers children’s show. I enjoyed it because I grew up watching Mr. Rogers and I think today’s kids would like it because they are familiar with Daniel Tiger from the PBS cartoon. The illustrations are gorgeous and colorful and would capture any child’s attention. The songs can be read like poetry and the index helps you identify what each poem represents. For example, if you want to read to your child about patience, the index gives you the poem and the page number of where to find it. There are so many great topics to choose from like making mistakes, manners, sharing, shyness, and friendship. I am definitely adding this book to my children’s books collection.

What a beautiful book! Mister Rogers served as an inspiration to young and older readers alike and this book serves to reinforce the universal message of individual worth.
The poems and songs in this book so sensitively convey those qualities that make everyone special He brings up those uncomfortable situations that every child is certain to experience but makes sure that they know that it is commonplace and a contention that leads to maturity. The book will be adored by its readers!

I can already tell, this is going to become a favorite in our house! The poems and illustrations brought me back to my childhood. I can see incorporating these poems into my homeschool curriculum for a poetry unit and additionally for character ed lessons! I can't wait to purchase a physical copy to share with my children.

This was wonderful! What a trip down memory lane, remembering many of these from my childhood of watching Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood. A lovely collection of the songs Mr. Rogers sang on his show, brought together with delightful illustrations (some even featuring our favorite characters and Mr. Rogers himself!) A must-have for children's libraries everywhere. (My only complaint is I wish every song had a picture accompanying it - I know some are more abstract ideas, and the muted pastel page colors were nice but a full illustration to capture young children's attention would be better I think).

This book is very nostalgic. I can see it being ideal for parents of young kids to read a poem or song or two out loud each night before bed or during story time. It’s definitely not a cover to cover type of book. If my kids were younger I would definitely add this to our collection of bedtime books.

Absolutely fantastic collection of poems/songs I remember from my childhood. Mister Rogers was a staple in my household growing up. We didn't have cable and my Mom thought Mister Rogers had a great message. I agree, and I'm so happy these words and ideas have been made available for the next generation. I can't wait to see the illustrations and colors in the final product.

WOW, this book was made me so happy! The artwork was perfect for the book and so very cheerful to look at, matching the poetry of each "song" that Fred Rogers used in his many years' TV programs. You will not have to have watched the show to enjoy this book, but it will draw many former viewers and their families and friends. I can easily see a parent (or teacher) reading these poems to their children, a couple of pages a day, and even taking the time to discuss the messages of principles of higher character and how our choices can make us happy or sad. It's just wonderful. Now go be happy!

I was SO glad to receive this as an ARC from NetGalley! #BeautifulDayintheNeighborhood #NetGalley

This book was an emotional trip down memory lane for me. Mister Rogers was a huge part of my childhood. Reading these poems of the page stirred in me how important Rogers words were to a generation of children. All the feelings I held growing up proved valid and important in the world Rogers created and as an adult I can see how these songs stand the test of time and can spark healthy discussions with the current generation of kids growing up right now.

My one complaint about this book would be the art. It is very amateurish to me. Maybe it's deliberately done but I would have much preferred pictures of the real Mister Rogers and his set.

This is a really great book for adults to read with children, whether it be parents reading with their children or teachers reading with the students. These classic songs carry great messages for children and the beautiful illustrations incorporate the magic from the show. I highly recommend this for teachers, librarians, and parents to add to their bookshelves!

I truly enjoyed reading the songs and poetry of one of the best humans from my childhood. It was the proverbial "walk down memory lane".
About this specific edition/format: I am anxious to see the finished book because the digital version did not flow very well... words and images were cut off and looked like a Picasso painting.

Love Mr Rogers. This is a great poetry book for fans of the show and those who are new. Great positive messages.

I really wanted to love this book more than I did. I loved the pictures, I loved the poetry but it was bit long. In the book's defense though, this wasn't written with me in mind and who doesn't love to visit the world of Mr. Rogers. He will always have a special place in everyone's heart and there were times when I read some of the poems and I found them so uplifting. I can't wait for others to read it and experience the same feeling. It will leave them with the same hopefulness we felt every time Mr. Rogers welcomed us to his neighborhood.