
By Diane Bailey, Who HQ, Dede Putra (Illustrator)
Part of the Who Was . . . ? series
Discover how a reluctant TV star became America's beloved neighbor.
Fred Rogers, a minister and musician, never intended to enter television. Yet, he transformed into a cherished icon through his PBS series, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. Explore his journey from puppet-making and music to a daring Cold War visit to Russia. This book unveils his relentless quest for kindness and his gentle call for neighborliness, revealing the heart behind the beloved TV personality.
Learn how Fred Rogers, a minister and musician from Pennsylvania, became one of America’s most beloved television personalities and everyone’s favorite neighbor. Even though he’s best known for his successful PBS series Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, Fred Rogers never dreamed of working in television. In fact, he hated the very first program that he ever watched! Join author Diane Bailey as she takes readers through the journey that brought Mister Rogers into our living rooms. From his childhood interest in puppet-making and music, to his courageous visit to Russia during the Cold War, this book details Mister Rogers’s quest for kindness and his gentle appeal to be more neighborly.
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