A heartwarming picture book that celebrates the work of Mister Rogers and carries on his legacy of kindness
Mister Rogers is one of the most beloved television personalities, but before he was the man who brought us Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,
he was just little Freddie Rogers. Though he was often sick and had
trouble making friends as a child, his mom and grandfather encouraged
him to ask for help and explore the world. With their support, he
learned how to better say what he was feeling and see the beauty around
him. As he grew up, he realized he could spread the message of
compassion, equality, and kindness through television. You Are My Friend
is a gentle homage to Fred Rogers and shows how his simple message
still resonates with us today: “There’s no person in the world like you
and I like you just the way you are.” The book includes a short
biography of Fred’s life and a bibliography.
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Matt Phelan is the author-illustrator of a number of highly acclaimed and award-winning graphic novels and the illustrator of many other children's novels and picture books including I'll Be There by Ann Stott (9781406331776). He lives in the USA, in Philadelphia.
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