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.