Thank you to Netgalley and Quirk Books for the digital advanced reader copy.
I am not normally a big fan of poetry but this book was fantastic. It's full of great poems that range from letting the reader know how special they are to letting them know that it's okay to feel emotions. It's elevated with whimsical illustrations of Mr. Rogers and the characters he created throughout his life. This book of poetry really plays to the nostalgia factor of simpler times but it works so well. It has numerous great messages of love and happiness that will appeal to all ages. It should be in every personal collection as well as every library collection!

I am a fan of all Quirk Books picture books. Over the last few years, I’ve been able to relive my childhood with some amazing picture books. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is no exception.

The poetry has a good message and is overall very positive. Younger children will definitely be interested in listening to the rhymes.

I absolutely love, love, love this book of poems and vivid illustrations. Mr. Rogers has always been one of my favorites, having grown up watching him on PBS. Now, I am enjoying my son watch him on Mr. Rogers Neighborhood and Daniel Tiger. Cannot wait to purchase this title for myself, as well, so that I may share it with my son for years to come. The poems/songs bring back a lot of memories!!

"A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood" makes you think every day in every neighborhood can really be beautiful! The modern art compared with Mr. Rodgers classic way with words creates a warm nostalgic feeling for those of us who grew up watching him. The bright illustrations and timeless lyrics will also attract new, younger readers. This is the type of book you will want to have out on your coffee table to pick up and page through over and over.

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, by Fred Rogers, is a collection of the lyrics from the iconic Mister Rogers children's television show. Sure to delight many young listeners and readers, this is an illustrated book that will spark nostalgia with many parents & grandparents - and introduce a new generation to Rogers and his positive messages.

Accompanied by whimsical, colorful illustrations by Luke Flowers - the lyrics of Rogers songs (co-written with Josie Carrey), are poems that ask young readers what the world around them looks like, sounds like, and feels like. Images of nature, animals, friends and and everyday activities are highlighted. Children are encouraged through the poems to engage in the world around them; diversity and uniqueness are celebrated, and childrens' feelings - both good and bad - are explored and validated as real, significant, and worthy of expression and discussion.

Fans of Rogers will want to share this with the special children in their lives, and young listeners and readers will be richer for it. In a busy world where the pace is ever increasing, this is a book that challenges children and their caregivers to take their time to wonder, to imagine and experience the joy in everyday moments. Moments that seem like the small things, but are really the big things.

Perhaps the best message of all, and the one Rogers excelled at - is that of the importance of kindness. A gem to be shared with readers young and old, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is a timeless addition to any child's library.

I have to admit that I was a fan of Mister Rogers growing up and love him even more as an adult after being able to understand and put things into perspective more. Fred Rogers genuinely cared about his viewers, his show, and people around him. He was a Presbyterian minister who broke many barriers but never sought the limelight for doing so. I was so excited to see this book and even more excited to have the opportunity to read it.

It begins, as his show began, by asking us to be his neighbor. I still remember shaking my head yes every time he asked. I challenge anyone who grew up with Mister Rogers to read the lyrics without ending up singing it in your head.

Some poems, or songs, in the book I honestly do not remember, but his personality, belief, and style are felt in every one of them. They are, unmistakably, Mister Rogers and leaves me feeling like I have forgotten something important.

From reminding people, I say people because he was much more than a children’s television program host, to be the best of whatever you are and that he likes you for what you are. It was never about judging people. In fact, in “Things are Different,” he says that you can never know what is inside by the outside.

This collection is all about being comfortable with yourself, believing in yourself, having confidence, pride, having fun, learning, growing, exploring, and finding the common thread that joins all of us together.

The only problem with the book is that it’s not long enough. I didn’t want to stop reading. I still want to hear Mister Rogers ask, “Will you be my neighbor?”

How could this not be a ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ book?

Thank you NetGalley and Quirk Books for the opportunity to read an advance reader copy.

My kids grew up in the 80's and as a parent I looked forward to Mr. Rogers coming on at 4 pm as much as the kids did. Mr. Rogers's warmth and understanding of children was apparent in all his songs. I found my self hearing the music as I read through the lyrics/poems. Such great memories. The lyrics stand the test of time. Great book.

First sentence:

Won't You Be My Neighbor
It's a beautiful day in this neighborhood
A beautiful day for a neighbor.
Would you be mine?
Could you be mine?

Premise/plot: Quirk is publishing the poetry of Mister Rogers. I'll give you a moment or two to squeal. Most of the pieces are by Fred Rogers. But quite a few are by Josie Carey with the music being by Fred Rogers. These poems--or lyrics if you prefer--are noted as such. The book contains pieces that you'd expect: "Won't You Be My Neighbor," "Everything Grows Together," "Many Ways To Say I Love You," "You Are Special," "I'm Proud of You," "It's You I Like," and "What Do You Do With the Mad That You Feel." But it also contains pieces that you've likely unfamiliar with. The songs that I did not know sometimes offered the most poetic food for thought.

I do not believe the book contains every poem--or song--by Mister Rogers. I can think of a handful it doesn't seem to include. (For example, "I'm Taking Care of You," "Look and Listen," "Peace and Quiet," "One and One are Two," "Everybody's Fancy."

My thoughts: I LOVED this one. I especially loved the illustrations that were connected with Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. For example, the illustration that goes with "It's You I Like" shows Mr. Rogers singing with a boy in a wheel chair. Adults most likely will make the connection to a very memorable episode. I'm not sure if children will be as familiar with the show. But whether your little one knows the shows or not--the words have a way of speaking for themselves. Some of them are timeless and WONDERFUL.

Beautifully put together, with pictures to go with the poetry. These are the poems you grew up watching on Mr. Rogers Neighborhood, and loved. There are only poems in here, though, no commentary or other text.

I love Mr. Rogers. I’m glad people are starting to learn more about him lately. It’s about time. That said, this book is cute. I like the packaging (I love the cover of the arc that came into the store). I like the illustrations. A lot of the poetry is sweet with a good message, but I can’t get around some of the clunkiness if the rhymes in a few of them. A prime example:

... sister.
I wonder if she ever had a little fever blister.

No, no you didn’t ever in your life wonder if your mother had a fever blister.

That’s a pretty forced rhyme, and that kind of thing I find distracting.

But I still like the book quite a bit and will sell many!

It's been a very long time since my daughter and I watched Mr. Rogers, but I well remember many of these songs and poems. It would make a great gift for fans of the show and those with small children. I would imagine the series is still on PBS and has legions of small fans. Wonderful book!

I read an ARC from Quirk Books via NetGalley. A beautifully illustrated, kid-friendly collection of Mr. Rogers songs/poems. This collection really brought back memories of my time as a kid sitting and watching Mr. Roger's on PBS. There are a couple hundred songs here, but I could see myself reading a couple to my 4-year-old son each night before bed. This man really understood early childhood development and the well-being of children and it should be shared with future generations. I was watching an old episode of his show with my son and realized how far ahead of his time Fred Rogers really was. He easily infused inclusion, kindness, and compassion for all into his show. Highly recommended for families and those looking to share love and acceptance with kids.

An emotional nostalgic trip to our childhoods for many of us and positive and beautiful messages for all..

Mister Rogers was such a big part of my childhood and I am so happy to see the acknowledgment today of what a profound impact he and his show have had on children for so many decades. Fred Rogers was ahead of his time with his abilities to speak with children of all ages. He communicated in a respectful way that helped children learn about emotions, and issues in some a compassionate and forward-thinking manner while also helping them always feel acknowledged and heard.

This book is such a treasure and I loved being able to share these beautiful words with my own children. Fred Rogers had a unique ability to connect so thoughtfully with children and these messages about feelings and compassion are truly timeless. Thank you to NetGalley and Quirk Books for gifting me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Every child deserves a copy of this book in their hands. It's beautifully illustrated and the writing, of course, is pure Mr. Rogers. I definitely cried my way through this book. I was raised on his show, and one of my favourite library school assignments was Mr. Rogers related.

I loved Mr. Rogers as a child and I think this is such a great compilation of him and what he was about. I will be returning to this book over and over just to reread his words and bring him back to life.

What a fun tome, and will be a great companion to the recently-released biography. The illustrations reflect the spirit of Mr. Roger's, and visiting the poetry and songs will bring back memories for many an 80s child.