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This is a lovely little picture book using the poem by Fred Rogers that is best known as the opening theme to Mr. Rogers Neighborhood. The art is great with lots of little nods and visual easter eggs for fans of Fred Rogers tv show. An easy recommend for your littles.

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I enjoyed the illustrations and the novelty of the book. However, the content didn't display correctly on my Kindle so it was hard to get the full effect. I am interested in seeing what the final print product will look like.

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A sweet and lovely illustrated board book of Fred Rogers' classic theme song. The illustrations pull at your heart strings and are very nostalgic for older readers, with familiar faces like Tony, Officer Clemens, Henrietta Pussycat, Daniel Striped Tiger, and the Trolley to the land of Make Believe. The message of love, kindness and diversity that was strongly shown in the tv show, are is reflected in the illustrations. Strongly recommended for young and old alike!

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Thank you to NetGalley for an electronic ARC. Because it's a board book, this volume is pretty much limited to a few pages, just enough for the words of the theme song. The colors are indeed very vibrant. Somehow I kept thinking the title character looked more like Tom Hanks than Mr. Rogers.

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What a beautiful book. A timely reminder that what the world needs now more than ever is kindness, understanding, and togetherness. This is a delightful trek through Mr Rogers' song and his ever-necessary and somewhat prescient philosophies and teachings. The illustrations are gorgeous, the production looks sensational. A very easy hand-sell for fans, for parents and kids, for anyone looking to have their day brightened. Thank you for the chance to read.

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With parents who loved and remember the show to kids who watch Daniel Tiger, this will be one that families and classes will be reading aloud together. Great diversity within the illustrations. The pictures draw me back to my childhood when I was invited to be a neighbor.

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What is not to love about this book? The famous song put into a colourful, fun, and charming illustrated version. Little ones everywhere will be reading along and loving the bright images. Emerging readers can read along. Thanks to #Netgalley and the publisher for the e-arc in exchange for a honest review. There is nothing bad to say about this book. The board book format will be great for little hands and an excellent, really durable, way to preserve the book for many story-times of fun and enjoyment. The book is perfect for a children's story time. Songs and dances can accompany. My little nieces will love this one! I cannot wait to share it with them! I will be purchasing this book when it is published for my little nieces to enjoy over and over again. I have a feeling we will be reading it together many times.

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Loved this book so much. Beautiful, inclusive illustrations with the beloved lyrics to a childhood classic. Highly recommend. My three year old Daniel Tiger enthusiast loved it.

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The images in this book are perfection. What a lovely tribute in the spirit of Mr. Roger's. Full of diversity and love!

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What a wonderful book for classrooms and libraries. The illustrations in this book are wonderful and there is so many nods to the show. This would be a great book to read before watching the show with kids. This could also be used to create a classroom discussion on treating others with kindness and what it means to be a “neighbor.”

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This beautifully illustrated classic song already has a home in your heart and now on any childs bookshelf. This is a beautiful homage to Mr. Roger's kind and loving spirit and a relevant way to keep alive the joy he really kept in letting children know that they were special and worthy of love. Great work. I can't wait to have these in my classroom.

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This is an adorable book for any fan of Mr. Rogers. I grew up watching Mr. Rogers and this book brought back a lot of memories. All the characters you remember and loved are in this book, just a modernized updated version of them. The illustrations are gorgeous and I think this book would be a must buy for fans of Fred Rogers.

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This is a colorful book with beautiful illustrations and quotes, highly recommend for school libraries and for your children of all ages.

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This looked like an appealing board book. I viewed a galley on my Kindle from NetGalley, and my pages were not always in the correct order. What I liked about it is the bright, appealing illustrations and the limited words on every page. And of course, who could argue with Mr. Roger's famous theme song?

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"Won't You Be My Neighbor?" continues the legacy that Fred Rogers has left behind. The book features a variety of individuals that live within the community. This book features Mister Rogers and his beloved song. While geared to young readers, this book will bring back memories to the adults reading the book as well. This book continues to share Mister Rogers' lessons with the next generation.

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This was an adorable little book using the lyrics of Mister Rogers' Neighbourhood. The illustrations were lovely and it brought back happy memories of watching the show.

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I could not love this book more! I have been a fan of Mister Rodgers since I was child and as a Pittsburgh native. The illustrations are vibrant and the lyrics are still beautiful and filled with memories. Mister Rodgers and this book encapsulate everything that we need in the world today! I would highly recommend this storybook to children and adults alike.

Thank you NetGalley and Quirk books for the digital copy in exchange for my honest review.

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This is an absolute must have for all ages. This board book features the lyrics of Mister Roger's series' theme song complimented by colorful artwork. It could read as poetry or sung as a bedtime lullaby. The pictures are glorious and brings the "love your neighbor" vibe and hope for peaceful diversity into current culture! I can't wait to see and collect more from this series, and I think my grandchildren will love the bedtimes stories to come!

I was given an early release copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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This is a very sweet book of Mr. Rogers' song "Won't you be my neighbor?" I would buy this book for baby/toddler ages. The pictures are very compelling with lots of details to point out for vocabulary building. There is, of course, a sweet message. I am giving this book 4 stars rather than 5, just because I'm not sure how many little kids actually know about Mr. Rogers these days.

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I received an ARC from NetGalley from Quirk Books. This was a simple and colorful board book for the youngest readers. A simple poem of the favorite song. Fans of the more current Daniel Tiger on PBS will instantly recognize the words and be transported into the family favorite world of Mr. Rogers. Easy & fun.

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