It’s a beautiful day, all — this new book about Mr. Rogers comes out today! It’s the story of Fred Rogers — how he went from shy and friendless, “a quiet boy with big feelings,” to becoming a kind and gentle revolutionary on a children’s television show that encouraged community, inspired wonder, taught empathy and made viewers feel welcome and loved. This book is so many things — it’s a biography of the life of Fred Rogers and it’s a primer on feelings and how Mr. Rogers thoughtfully acknowledged and taught children about them. It’s also proof that one person can impact the lives of so many in beautiful endless ripples. Some of the farthest-reaching ripples the world has ever seen.
Fred’s Big Feelings: The Life and Legacy of Mister Rogers was written by Laura Renauld, illustrated by Brigette Barrager and published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers.