Fred Rogers was most definitely a positive role model. His heartfelt messages to children were powerful and uplifting.This book contained many of those poems that can be read over and over again because they deal 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. There were also some that will make children smile like You Can Never Go Down the Drain or We Are Elephants. The cute illustrations throughout the book also added to the poems’ tone. 
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood would be an asset to any classroom as well as home library.

This is such a sweet collection that will remind you of what it was to be a child, and how in-tune Mister Rogers was. He was such a gentle, kind soul, these poems will make you smile and remind you of simpler times. Pure magic!

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is a charming and cheerful collection of Fred Rogers' poetry and songs. A perfect book for lap sits or bedtime, the book includes the classic Won't You be my Neighbor and is illustrated with favorite characters like Daniel the tiger. With the universal messages of love, feelings, self esteem etc, his poetry is as relevant today as it was when we all first watched him on television.  Highly recommend for libraries and their poetry collection. The collection is rounded out by a small biography and an end note that Mr. Rogers loved the number 143. Guess what number the books ends on? Kids will love that!

This book has it all: great lessons through poetry, a beautiful art style, and the a poem for many of the situations/struggles young children have to go through on a daily basis.

It is a wonderful collection that made me nostalgic for Mr. Rogers. Luckily, his message can live on in this collection of absolutely relatable poems for children and adults alike. It would be an excellent addition to bedtime story time, classroom transition between lessons, or a structured unit on poetry. As a homeschool parent, this will definitely be purchased and added to our weekly poetry study. A lot of children's poetry books can be dry, dull, or lack color and excitement. This has beautiful engaging pictures that complement the important messages the poems share. I know this is a book that will help my kids get more excited about poetry, while also having educational and emotional value for the whole family.

This is for sure a book I will be recommending to fellow parents, especially homeschool parents who want to add some Mr. Rogers magic to their lessons.

Mister Rogers was my childhood and this illustrated collections of poems from his show brought me back to all those afternoons watching his show. It's like visiting with an old friend.

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is a collection of poetry from Mr Rogers. There are a lot included and a lot of great illustrations to go with it - starting with the famous "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" which was the opening song to his show.  I think my favorite in the book was "I'm Glad I'm the Way I Am" - the first verse "I'm glad I'm the way I am, I'm glad I'm me. I', glad I'm the way That I'm supposed to be" resonates with me. The rest of it too, but mostly that first part.  There are a lot of different topics covered in each of the poems/songs as well.

I received a free e-copy of this book in order to write this review, I was not otherwise compensated. This book will be released March 19, 2019 from Quirk Books.

ARC Copy...nostalgia for those raised by Mister Rogers back in the day and still feels warm + safe like his show (the pretty illustrations help also). Suggestible for a new generation of kids.

This is a wonderful and lyrical book of children's songs and poems from the Mr. Rodgers Show. I raised four daughters who loved this show. It was such a beautifully quiet show but with enough going on that it kept their interest. We all loved when they would show short films of visiting different places, I remember a crayon factory being a favorite.

Back to the book, the poems are indeed a Treasury. They would be wonderful to read to your children at any time and then later they can read it themselves. I will definitely be purchasing a copy of this for my two sets of grandchildren, the youngest being 2 1/2.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.

Will publish to Amazon and BookBub upon publication in March.

I LOVE this book! If I could give it more stars I would. Life in this day and age is hard. It is refreshing for a child and their parents to sit and read a book that helps explain so much so thoughtfully. Mr. Rogers was a beautiful and kind soul and frankly we need more people like him in this world. This book allows you to take a step back and appreciate the simplicity of his messages. Sometimes Isn't Always, Please Don't Think It's Funny, and Sometimes People are Good are some of my favorites, but really I could say the entire book is my favorite. This is a feel good book that I will read over and over again to my children. I remembered some of the poems and songs from the actually television show from when I was a child. His messages are always so positive and make me want to be a better role model for my children. I love this book so much that it's already in my cart to pre-order. This is one that will definitely read in my house and will be given as plenty of birthday presents in the future. Thank you for putting his words with beautiful images I know my children will enjoy!

This is a sweet book of the songs Fred Roger sung on his show. There are cute illustrations that accompany each song. This is a great book for a personal library or a classroom library for elementary kids. This is an interesting take on the legacy Fred Rogers left behind and a way to introduce his ideas and love to kids today. I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Throughout his life, Fred Rogers gave children and adults a wealth of wisdom within his work.  The music and lyrics he shared on his television program have helped parents and children understand deep feelings surrounding many everyday situations in a young child's life.  Now the cheerful, bright illustrations of Luke Flowers celebrate the timeless poetry of Fred Rogers and Josey Carey in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.  An index of the song titles, as well as an index by topic, will serve as very helpful resources for parents and teachers that might want to peruse it for bibliotherapy.  Also included is a brief overview about the life of Fred Rogers, a man the world still needs so very much today.

This is the feel good book if all the feel good books. Everyone needs a copy of this book and when you have a down day, flip to a random page and read. Even the poems about being lonely and sad uplifted me. But, this girl adores Mr. Rogers. The book is a collection of the lyrics to 75 songs composed by our beloved children’s-television personality.

This is a must for teachers, (I mean pre k through college teachers), parents and caregivers who wish to search out a specific song to introduce (or reinforce) a discussion about a typical experience or difficulty. The poems encourage a strong sense of self worth, as do those that reassure young children that they can manage their emotions as they continue to learn and grow. You won’t find this a book to read from beginning to end, rather this is a resource that  invites casual browsing. Unfortunately, without the melodies, some of the poems lack obvious rhythm. That is my only negative take on the book’s potential appeal as a general poetry collection. Flowers’ illustrations are active and feature characters from the iconic television show as well as vignettes of young children and spot drawings of everyday objects.

Thank you to Netgalley and Quirk Books for the digital advanced reader copy.
I am not normally a big fan of poetry but this book was fantastic. It's full of great poems that range from letting the reader know how special they are to letting them know that it's okay to feel emotions. It's elevated with whimsical illustrations of Mr. Rogers and the characters he created throughout his life. This book of poetry really plays to the nostalgia factor of simpler times but it works so well. It has numerous great messages of love and happiness that will appeal to all ages. It should be in every personal collection as well as every library collection!

This title has adorable artwork sure to please all ages and its paired with songs and poems so many know and love. I think this is great for those who grew up watching Mr. Rogers and those who may not ever know the charm of watching his show on t.v. It is something that will reach hearts of everyone.

I am a fan of all Quirk Books picture books. Over the last few years, I’ve been able to relive my childhood with some amazing picture books. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is no exception.

The poetry has a good message and is overall very positive. Younger children will definitely be interested in listening to the rhymes.

I absolutely love, love, love this book of poems and vivid illustrations. Mr. Rogers has always been one of my favorites, having grown up watching him on PBS. Now, I am enjoying my son watch him on Mr. Rogers Neighborhood and Daniel Tiger. Cannot wait to purchase this title for myself, as well, so that I may share it with my son for years to come. The poems/songs bring back a lot of memories!!

"A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood" makes you think every day in every neighborhood can really be beautiful! The modern art compared with Mr. Rodgers classic way with words creates a warm nostalgic feeling for those of us who grew up watching him. The bright illustrations and timeless lyrics will also attract new, younger readers. This is the type of book you will want to have out on your coffee table to pick up and page through over and over.

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, by Fred Rogers, is a collection of the lyrics from the iconic Mister Rogers children's television show. Sure to delight many young listeners and readers, this is an illustrated book that will spark nostalgia with many parents & grandparents - and introduce a new generation to Rogers and his positive messages. 

Accompanied by whimsical, colorful illustrations by Luke Flowers - the lyrics of Rogers songs (co-written with Josie Carrey), are poems that ask young readers what the world around them looks like, sounds like, and feels like. Images of nature, animals, friends and and everyday activities are highlighted. Children are encouraged through the poems to engage in the world around them; diversity and uniqueness are celebrated, and childrens' feelings - both good and bad - are explored and validated as real, significant, and worthy of expression and discussion. 

Fans of Rogers will want to share this with the special children in their lives, and young listeners and readers will be richer for it. In a busy world where the pace is ever increasing, this is a book that challenges children and their caregivers to take their time to wonder, to imagine and experience the joy in everyday moments. Moments that seem like the small things, but are really the big things. 

Perhaps the best message of all, and the one Rogers excelled at - is that of the importance of kindness. A gem to be shared with readers young and old, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is a timeless addition to any child's library.

I have to admit that I was a fan of Mister Rogers growing up and love him even more as an adult after being able to understand and put things into perspective more. Fred Rogers genuinely cared about his viewers, his show, and people around him. He was a Presbyterian minister who broke many barriers but never sought the limelight for doing so. I was so excited to see this book and even more excited to have the opportunity to read it.

It begins, as his show began, by asking us to be his neighbor. I still remember shaking my head yes every time he asked. I challenge anyone who grew up with Mister Rogers to read the lyrics without ending up singing it in your head.

Some poems, or songs, in the book I honestly do not remember, but his personality, belief, and style are felt in every one of them. They are, unmistakably, Mister Rogers and leaves me feeling like I have forgotten something important.

From reminding people, I say people because he was much more than a children’s television program host, to be the best of whatever you are and that he likes you for what you are. It was never about judging people. In fact, in “Things are Different,” he says that you can never know what is inside by the outside.

This collection is all about being comfortable with yourself, believing in yourself, having confidence, pride, having fun, learning, growing, exploring, and finding the common thread that joins all of us together.

The only problem with the book is that it’s not long enough. I didn’t want to stop reading. I still want to hear Mister Rogers ask, “Will you be my neighbor?”

How could this not be a ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ book?

Thank you NetGalley and Quirk Books for the opportunity to read an advance reader copy.

My kids grew up in the 80's and as a parent I looked forward to Mr. Rogers coming on at 4 pm as much as the kids did. Mr. Rogers's warmth and understanding of children was apparent in all his songs. I found my self hearing the music as I read through the lyrics/poems. Such great memories. The lyrics stand the test of time. Great book.