You are Special
Words of Wisdom for All Ages from a Beloved Neighbor
$28.15
- Paperback
192 pages
- Release Date
1 September 1995
Summary
Plt;bPgt;The beloved host of PBSP#8217;s Plt;iPgt;Mister RogersP#8217;P#160;NeighborhoodPlt;/iPgt;, subject of the acclaimed documentary Plt;iPgt;WonP#8217;t You Be My Neighbor?Plt;/iPgt;P#160;Plt;bPgt;Plt;bPgt;and the forthcoming biopicP#160;Plt;iPgt;A Beautiful Day in the NeighborhoodPlt;/iPgt;P#160;Plt;bPgt;starring Tom HanksPlt;/bPgt;Plt;/bPgt;Plt;/bPgt;,P#160;offers warm words of advice and encouragement, along with reflections on his own childhoodPlt;/bPgt;Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;For more than fifty years, Fred Rogers and his enchanting neighborhood have educated, comforted, and influenced millions of people, both young and young at heart. Organized by themesP#8212;relationships, childhood, communication, parenthood, and moreP#8212;this touching collection gathers his signature sayings and wise thoughts, all of which he enriches with his own memories of being a child and growing up. His ability to understand all kinds of people will inspire viewers past and present, and his straightforward, compassionate guidance will help show you how to get the most from life.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780140235142 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0140235140 |
| Author: | Fred Rogers |
| Publisher: | J.P.Tarcher,U.S./Perigee Bks.,U.S. |
| Imprint: | J.P.Tarcher,U.S./Perigee Bks.,U.S. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 192 |
| Release Date: | 1 September 1995 |
| Weight: | 190g |
| Dimensions: | 140mm x 216mm |
You Can Find This Book In
Fred Rogers
Plt;bPgt;Fred RogersPlt;/bPgt;P#160;(1928P#8211;2003) was aP#160;producer, writer, magician, puppeteer, minister, husband, and father whoP#160;began working in childrenP#8217;s television in the 1950s and created the PBS programP#160;Plt;iPgt;Mister RogersP#8217;P#160;NeighborhoodPlt;/iPgt;. He pioneered P#8220;programming that spoke, with respect, to the concerns of early childhood, not as adults see it but as children feel it.P#8221; For his work, he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, a Peabody Award, and numerous other honors. The Television Hall of Fame inducted him in 1999, and the Smithsonian Institution displays one of his sweaters as a P#8220;treasure of American history.P#8221; He founded Family Communications, Inc., now Fred Rogers Productions, a not-for-profit company that continues to develop programming, special projects, and materials that help children learn and grow, includingPlt;iPgt;P#160;Daniel TigerP#8217;s NeighborhoodPlt;/iPgt;.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.