Cover Image: Won't You Be My Neighbor?

Won't You Be My Neighbor?

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This was an adorably illustrated picture book. It was comforting to read Fred Rogers' iconic songs from the even more memorable television show. This book can introduce another generation of children to important values and morals.

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This book was just the cutest!! Thanks again to NetGalley and Quirk Books for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for feedback.

This children’s book was adorable, including beautiful illustrations that added so much elegance to the classic song we grew up singing with Mister Rogers 💕 Any age will enjoy this book and will find themselves singing along, instead of reading it. Worth the buy to add to your ever-growing book collection!

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I expected more. Just seems like Mr. Rogers popping around. I didn't feel like there was a real message here or anything compelling. I'm not sure if it would be appealing to a child that didn't already know about Mr. Rogers.

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I read this, but it was weird on my kindle. I might should have picked it up on my iPad in the kindle app to get a better feel. All the pages were cut in half so many images were on two pages instead of one. LOVED THIS THOUGH.

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This is a great book that focuses on differences in people. I would use it as a read aloud for students with discussion. The illustrations are well done and colorful.

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Thanks to Quirk Books and Netgalley for the digital ARC.

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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The iconic, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” song by Mr. Fred Rodgers himself is accompanied by colorful illustrations that depict a lively and friendly neighborhood filled with diverse characters. Targeting preschool audiences, this work is a positive perspective that emphasizes being kind to all people. Parents and educators won’t be able to help themselves as they sing the words to their beloved childhood anthem. I recommend this jovial book to parents and educators of preschool students. It would be a great addition to their library collections.

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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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Love this book!!!!
Blast from the past after having grown up with Mr. Rogers and reading the book had me singing along in my head as if I were 5 years old again.
Vibrant colors!
Great to see the puppet characters and other characters from Me Rogers Neighborhood.
This is not only an excellent book for emerging readers, but I plan to incorporate into my reading class for struggling 8th graders as the text is predictable once you hear the song. Repeated readings will build fluency too.
Love, love, love this picture book!!!!!!!!!

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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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