Who Was Mister Rogers?
Learn how Fred Rogers, a minister and musician from Pennsylvania, became one of America's most beloved television personalities and everyone's favorite neighbor. Best known for his successful PBS series, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, Fred Rogers never dreamed of working in television. Join author Diane Bailey as she takes readers through Mister Rogers's journey, 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.
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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.
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Grade: Grade 3-Grade 7
Brand: Penguin Workshop
Publisher Date: 10/01/2019
Author: Diane Bailey
UPC: 9781524792190
Ages: 8-12
Pages: 112
