This is a definite read for any fan of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. It's a book of poetry (songs). The illustrations are delightful. They show regular kids of all nationalities as well as characters from the Neighborhood. Daniel Tiger, King Friday, Lady Aberlin, Lady Elaine... Oh and Mister Rogers himself puts in an appearance! 

This book includes his famous songs, like "What Do You Do With the Mad that You Feel", "Many Ways to Say I Love You", and "It's You I Like". Others that I personally really enjoyed were: "Fences" and "Can You Hear".

This would make for a nice, calm bedtime read. (I didn't count them all, but there have got to be close to 75 poems in this book!)  

**I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.**

This darling book would be a great addition to anyone's library, young or old.  While reading through the poems and lyrics, I could imagine Mr. Rogers voice reading them to me.  The illustrations are perfect, giving a feeling of whimsy as you read along, as well as something for children to observe while being read to.  This is a lovely book and honors Mr. Rogers belief about children and the world.

The illustrations and collected poems in this book were lovely. Mr. Rodgers had a heart of gold, and I loved him as a child. He was an ordained Presbyterian minister, so his love of children was a natural outpouring of his faith. I have been watching a documentary about Mr. Rodgers as I browsed through these poems. This book is a gem. The only criticism that I have is that the font is on the boring side, especially when compared with the pictures. There could have been more creativity in the font type, word designs, and letter size. I do wish I had a physical copy of the book because it really is one that is meant to be held in your hands for nostalgia.

This is just so so pure. There are  few instances that feel dated (like the poem I’d Like to Be Like Mom and Dad- “And Mommy likes the things he does/The way he looks, and gee!”) but most of these poems still feel very appropriate. Some are just fun and silly but many tell important messages like how it’s ok to be angry or have bad feelings or to have a day when you need extra hugs. And I love the illustrations. They’re modern but very much evoke the warmth of the television show. My nostalgia may be speaking for me, but I loved this.

Love Mr. Rogers and Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.  Will definitely purchase for my library.  Great book to gift.

This was a cute book with songs and poems written by Rogers himself, some of which are noted as having been used on the television program! These poems are all so sweet and wholesome, they made me feel so happy on a day where things weren't really going in my favor. The book as a whole brings back so many nostalgic feelings and memories of watching the show at my grandmother's house every morning during the summers... I just loved it! It may be something I consider purchasing for my younger nieces and nephew.

I will, without a single doubt, be buying this book for myself! I loved Mr Rogers, and this collection of poetry is absolutely beautiful.

As a kid of the 70's I have very fond memories of watching Mr. Rogers Neighborhood. He was very calming and I really feel he helped me through some ugly times in those early years! Some of the poems gave me flashes of memories that were very emotional in a good way.

I remember vividly "Are You Brave", "It's Good to Talk", "What Do You Do With the Mad That You Feel?" Or "Everybody's Shy Sometimes". This was a good walk down memory lane. I loved the illustrations too! I do want to get my hands on a physical book so that I can share Mr. Rogers with my Grandkids someday. 

I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley on behalf of the Publisher and was under no obligation to post a favorable review.

This book was so charming.  As a Mister Rogers fan, I am so excited to introduce this book of poetry to my classroom.  This book has the same magic appeal that the wonderful Fred Rogers did on television.  Thank you for giving our generation of children a new Mister Rogers adventure through poetry!

This collection of poems would be a great gift for a kiddo going off to kindergarten. Or a teacher about to start teaching at the K or Pre-K level. Lovely illustrations, words for emotions that are hard for kiddos to express, this is a nice collection.

Lovely art, wonderful poems, nostalgic for adults, and wonderful for children of today as well!  Will purchase for my collection.

This book does credit to the work of Mr. Rogers. The illustrations that go along with the songs are sweet and simple. It would be a great addition to a junior non-fiction section at a library.

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: The Poetry of Mister Rogers by Fred Rogers, Luke Flowers (illustrator) is a wonderful and lyrical book of children's songs and poems from the Mr. Rodgers Show.

This book contained many of those poems that can be read over and over again because they dealt with situations children experience on a daily basis-some of which help them with feelings of anger, being different, alone or even unloved. His writings also taught children about manners, patience, sharing, and most importantly, being themselves.

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I'm so glad I grew up watching Mister Rogers' Neighborhood on TV. I have good memories of the characters and the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, especially the Bubble Land and Josephine the Short-Necked Giraffe operas. But the show wouldn't have been the same without Fred Rogers himself, something I was reminded of again while watching the excellent documentary Won't You Be My Neighbor?.

So I was glad to have a chance to read A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: The Poetry of Mister Rogers. There were a few poems in this collection that I remembered as songs from the TV show, enough to sing them instead of read ("You've Got to Do It"), but I'm sure there are others that I simply don't remember the tune for, so most of these poems were new to me. Many of them are affirmations of the dignity, curiosity, and value of all human beings, especially children, as well as the things that make each of us unique. They also manage to use words and ideas that are on the level of young children without sounding babyish or pandering.

In spite of the general attitude of positivity, Mister Rogers was also not afraid to explore fears and anxieties that children might have, most notably "Sometimes I Wonder if I'm a Mistake." The ability to validate negative feelings sets this apart from a lot of sappy, feel-good songs and poetry written for children. 

(Thanks to NetGalley for the review copy.)

This was a beautiful picture book filled with the songs from the Mr. Rogers children’s show.  I enjoyed it because I grew up watching Mr. Rogers and I think today’s kids would like it because they are familiar with Daniel Tiger from the PBS cartoon.  The illustrations are gorgeous and colorful and would capture any child’s attention.  The songs can be read like poetry and the index helps you identify what each poem represents. For example, if you want to read to your child about patience, the index gives you the poem and the page number of where to find it.  There are so many great topics to choose from like making mistakes, manners, sharing, shyness, and friendship.  I am definitely adding this book to my children’s books collection.

What a beautiful book!  Mister Rogers served as an inspiration to young and older readers alike and this book serves to reinforce the universal message of individual worth.
The poems and songs in this book so sensitively convey those qualities that make everyone special   He brings  up those uncomfortable situations that every child is certain to experience but makes sure that they know that it is commonplace and a contention that leads to maturity.   The book will be adored by its readers!

I can already tell, this is going to become a favorite in our house!  The poems and illustrations brought me back to my childhood.  I can see incorporating these poems into my homeschool curriculum for a poetry unit and additionally for character ed lessons!  I can't wait to purchase a physical copy to share with my children.

This was wonderful!  What a trip down memory lane, remembering many of these from my childhood of watching Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood.  A lovely collection of the songs Mr. Rogers sang on his show, brought together with delightful illustrations (some even featuring our favorite characters and Mr. Rogers himself!)  A must-have for children's libraries everywhere.  (My only complaint is I wish every song had a picture accompanying it - I know some are more abstract ideas, and the muted pastel page colors were nice but a full illustration to capture young children's attention would be better I think).

Oh God, I feel like I'm six again.  How nostalgic.  This book was beautifully put together.  The bright illustrations somehow seem to capture the loving spirit of Mr. Rogers.  Kids probably won't sit still to read the whole collection in one go, but it would be great to read a poem together a day.

This book is very nostalgic. I can see it being ideal for parents of young kids to read a poem or song or two out loud each night before bed or during story time. It’s definitely not a cover to cover type of book. If my kids were younger I would definitely add this to our collection of bedtime books.