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Won't You Be My Neighbor?

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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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First off, I think we all need a little bit of Mr. Rogers in 2020. We are all having a pretty rough go of it. Some more than others, for sure, but this delightful man’s legacy might provide our kids (and ourselves) a tiny breath of fresh air in the pandemic.

You know the song. I know the song. And now your kids can learn the song, too and you can sing it together. Luke Flowers did some really amazing artwork, here, and the adorable illustrations bring the words of the theme song to life. There are tons of Easter Eggs for those of us who grew up with the show, and it’s super inclusive for everyone.

It might be a little fast for a first or second pass, but at some point, I feel like the book should be read while the theme song is playing on whatever media device you use. I sang the song in my head as I went along and had a lot of fun spotting old friends and familiar objects from the show.

Fred Rogers was just a good, kindhearted man who wanted to include children in the world narrative and dialog, and I think his legacy can help us today. We’re living in a scary world right now, and it’s important to include children in those conversations so that they process their own emtions, many of which they probably don’t understand, and build the mentally healthy foundation for growing into adulthood and dealing with the world.

This one is out in August, but in the meantime, I’m sure you can find some reruns on the internet.

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Won't You Be My Neighbor by the late Fred Rogers introduces young readers to the lyrics to the opening song on Mr. Rogers's Neighborhood. Mr. Rogers is a childhood staple for the past few decades and this gives adults the opportunity to share the beloved Mr. Rogers during story time. Who doesn't love the message of being a good neighbor and spreading some kindness to the people that you meet.

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The formatting did not come through properly on my kindle, with pages being both out of order and turned sideways, so it was very hard to actually read in order, but it was obvious the text is the words to Mr. Rogers opening song and the illustrations are charming. This will appeal to young and old alike, and will bring a sense of bittersweet nostalgia to those of my generation who grew up watching Mr. Rogers.

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What a great way to introduce my grandson to Mr Rogers. I would not necessarily call this a poetry book. But it is bright, colorful and wonderful.

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With illustrations that look remarkably similar to Mr. Rogers and his Neighborhood, this book gently shares the lyrics of the opening song and encourage us all to be neighbors.

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The Fred Rogers nostalgia that has crept up in the past few years stays strong with this lovely board book. As an illustrated companion to the hit song "Won't You Be My Neighbor," this book will be a hit for kids and their parents. The illustrator perfectly captures the whimsical and inclusive quality of the neighborhood.

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