You Are My Friend

By Aimee Reid, Matt Phelan (Illustrator)

Discover how a sickly child became a beacon of kindness and compassion through television.

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40 pages· 801 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Before Mister Rogers became a beloved TV icon, he was Freddie, a sickly child struggling to make friends. Encouraged by his family to explore and express himself, he grew to spread kindness and compassion through television. 'You Are My Friend' celebrates Fred Rogers' journey and enduring message: 'There's no person in the world like you, and I like you just the way you are.' This touching picture book invites readers to embrace their uniqueness and continue his legacy of kindness.

From the publisher

A heartwarming picture book that celebrates the work of Mister Rogers and carries on his legacy of kindness

Mister Rogers is one of the most beloved television personalities, but before he was the man who brought us Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, he was just little Freddie Rogers. Though he was often sick and had trouble making friends as a child, his mom and grandfather encouraged him to ask for help and explore the world. With their support, he learned how to better say what he was feeling and see the beauty around him. As he grew up, he realized he could spread the message of compassion, equality, and kindness through television. You Are My Friend is a gentle homage to Fred Rogers and shows how his simple message still resonates with us today: “There’s no person in the world like you and I like you just the way you are.” The book includes a short biography of Fred’s life and a bibliography.

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