Status
Available
Genres
Collection
Publication
Quirk Books (2019), Edition: First Edition, 144 pages
Description
"Lyrics to seventy-five songs from the children's television programs Mister Rogers' Neighborhood and The Children's Corner, collected and presented as an illustrated treasury of poems. Lyrics explore topics such as feelings, new siblings, everyday life, and imagination"--
User reviews
LibraryThing member thornton37814
Fans of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood will love this collection of song lyrics from the show. Fred Rogers wrote many of them, although Josie Carey contributed lyrics for several. Fred Rogers earned a degree in music composition and lent his skills to the accompanying music, which is not included in
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this collection focusing on the lyrics. The art work by Luke Flowers seems to fit the lyrics although the illustrations reflect the twenty-first century rather than the era of the show. For example, one illustration shows a modern flat screen computer monitor in a doctor's office. As I read the book and looked at the accompanying illustrations, I often thought, "We need Mister Rogers' influence on today's children." I received an electronic copy from the publisher through NetGalley with expectation of an honest review. Show Less
LibraryThing member PinkPurlandProse
Many thanks to NetGalley and Quirk Books for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are 100% my own and independent of receiving an advance copy.
No matter what neighbourhood you live in, you are bound to have heard of Mr. Rogers. Fred Rogers was an incredible man, musician,
This book takes the lyrics to many of his most recognizable songs and turns them into poems, with illustrations by Luke Flowers, reminding us of Mr. Rogers’ ability to find the beauty in the most simple things. At the back there is an index of subjects that the songs/poems deal with like manners, friendship, and positivity. Some of them are so familiar I could hear the tune as I read them. Others just take you back to feeling you had when you watched him. He was a friend, a confidant, someone who knew all sides of you, the silly side, the angry, sad, and happy side. This book will introduce him to a whole new audience. It’s a timeless keepsake that you could read to your children and your grandchildren.
No matter what neighbourhood you live in, you are bound to have heard of Mr. Rogers. Fred Rogers was an incredible man, musician,
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puppeteer, writer, composer and children’s educator that was most famous for his television show Mister Rogers’ Neighbourhood. He revolutionized the way children’s shows reached children. He didn’t believe in turning into a different character but being realistic and speaking to children as your authentic self. He tackled many difficult subjects like racism, divorce and children with disabilities. He wrote hundreds of songs and created a whole land of make believe. This book takes the lyrics to many of his most recognizable songs and turns them into poems, with illustrations by Luke Flowers, reminding us of Mr. Rogers’ ability to find the beauty in the most simple things. At the back there is an index of subjects that the songs/poems deal with like manners, friendship, and positivity. Some of them are so familiar I could hear the tune as I read them. Others just take you back to feeling you had when you watched him. He was a friend, a confidant, someone who knew all sides of you, the silly side, the angry, sad, and happy side. This book will introduce him to a whole new audience. It’s a timeless keepsake that you could read to your children and your grandchildren.
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LibraryThing member villemezbrown
Goodreads Choice Awards Project: Read as many of the opening round Best Picture Book nominees as possible. 4 to go! (And no time to track down the rest. Gotta vote!)
An interesting relic, but without Fred Rogers' voice soothing me into a state of acceptance, some of these song lyrics seem pretty
Unrelated to my rating, this illustrated poetry collection doesn't seem like it should be included in the Goodreads Choice Awards Picture Books category. It's 143 pages long!
An interesting relic, but without Fred Rogers' voice soothing me into a state of acceptance, some of these song lyrics seem pretty
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corny or downright odd. Also, with so many Mister Rogers songs to choose from, why slap in the lyrics from 10 that are actually written by a woman named Josie Carey? Sure, Fred wrote the music for those songs, but the music is not presented here, the words are. And Carey's words usually don't fit in or, on the subject of wishes at least, downright clash with Rogers' sentiments. (Rogers: "No kinds of wishes make things come true." Carey: "Find a star and cross your fingers tight / Then your wishes might come true...Just keep on wishing anyway.")Unrelated to my rating, this illustrated poetry collection doesn't seem like it should be included in the Goodreads Choice Awards Picture Books category. It's 143 pages long!
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LibraryThing member LibrarianRyan
This book is lovely. It gets this reader for nostalgia. Some of the poems I remember as the songs they were. For many they seem new. I like introducing children to poetry through songs. Many of this generation will not notice the difference, thereby making a great lesson 9and hopefully better music
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# BBRC written by an acto
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in generations to come).+16
# BBRC written by an acto
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LibraryThing member sweetiegherkin
This is presented as a collection of poetry, but is actually the lyrics of various songs written by Fred Rogers over the course of his career hosting children's television shows, notably Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. A few of them I could hear as the songs I recalled from my childhood but others I
What's new about this collection are the wonderful illustrations by Luke Flowers, which provide a fresh and modern look to the Neighborhood. These are bright and lively, drawing the reader's eye directly to them and then to the poem(s) on that page spread. Some of them illustrate Mr. Rogers himself or well-known images from his show (e.g., King Friday XIII, the trolley, etc.). Many others simply provide a visual accompaniment to the subject of that poem (e.g., a mother, older child, and infant for a text talking about welcoming a new baby into the family). These illustrations make sure to showcase diversity, from African-American families to children in wheelchairs. Well done.
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was less familiar with did just read like short poems. What's new about this collection are the wonderful illustrations by Luke Flowers, which provide a fresh and modern look to the Neighborhood. These are bright and lively, drawing the reader's eye directly to them and then to the poem(s) on that page spread. Some of them illustrate Mr. Rogers himself or well-known images from his show (e.g., King Friday XIII, the trolley, etc.). Many others simply provide a visual accompaniment to the subject of that poem (e.g., a mother, older child, and infant for a text talking about welcoming a new baby into the family). These illustrations make sure to showcase diversity, from African-American families to children in wheelchairs. Well done.
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LibraryThing member whybehave2002
No matter where you choose to find these wonderful words or what format you enjoy this book, it is FOR EVERYONE. It will fill your heart with peace, love, and acceptance. The world never stops needing words like this.
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2019-03-19
Physical description
144 p.; 9.02 inches
ISBN
168369113X / 9781683691136