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ursulamonarch's review against another edition
2.0
My kids love Mr Rogers' Neighborhood, so they liked seeing it in print, and maybe this is helpful if a kid is looking for a biography of Mr Rogers, but just as a picture book, it is very dull. If a reader had not seen the show, I don't think this book would inspire them to watch it. Maybe I'm missing the point, but as a standalone book, this was lacking.
linyarai's review
5.0
I read this for the "An Author Whose Last Name Starts With The Same Initial As Yours" part of my 2020 reading challenge. I thought this was very well done. I grew up watching Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, but I knew nothing about the story behind the show or of Fred himself. In only 40 pages Laura Renauld was able to highlight Fred's life in a way that is easy to relate to for all ages. It really showed his kindness and strength and his desire to help everyone. I loved how he treated everyone equally, and how he made feelings normal and accessible to children.
bookishrealm's review
4.0
This was such a phenomenal picture book about a man that definitely that impacted my childhood. I think that a lot people are coming out with various things that reflect the life of Mister Rogers; however, I often struggle with reading non-fiction so this was a great starter place for me as an adult. I learned a lot. I didn't even realize that Mister Rogers had a TV show in Canada before he piloted Mister Rogets Neighborhood. I also didn't know that he stood before congress and argued for funding to not be cut for public television. Fred Rogers was a phenomenal man and this definitely provided a great insight to his life.
tashrow's review against another edition
4.0
This picture book biography offers a glimpse into the childhood of Mister Rogers along with a look at how he created his legendary program for children. Fred grew up a shy boy whose asthma kept him indoors. He found a way to express himself through music by playing the piano. In 1951, Fred saw children’s television and realized that he could perhaps use this new medium to explain to them how special they really are. By 1954, Fred had his first TV show on a local community-supported channel. It was done live and mainly improvised. In 1968, the first Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood aired with Fred Rogers as the host and his message of acceptance, community and compassion.
This bright and cheery look at Mister Rogers and his impact on children’s television lets readers see how a shy and quiet child transformed into a man speaking before Congress and creating a program that will be remembered by all who watched it. The illustrations are full of life with bright colors erupting from the television and inspiring young viewers. Several of Mister Rogers’ most notable episodes are also captured on the page.
Another winning Mister Roger’s picture book that is worth tuning in for. Appropriate for ages 5-7.
This bright and cheery look at Mister Rogers and his impact on children’s television lets readers see how a shy and quiet child transformed into a man speaking before Congress and creating a program that will be remembered by all who watched it. The illustrations are full of life with bright colors erupting from the television and inspiring young viewers. Several of Mister Rogers’ most notable episodes are also captured on the page.
Another winning Mister Roger’s picture book that is worth tuning in for. Appropriate for ages 5-7.
debnanceatreaderbuzz's review against another edition
4.0
Fred's Big Feelings is the story of the life of Mister Rogers, a pioneer and leader in children's programming on television. Author Laura Renauld focuses on the ways Rogers saw that one person can influence another person and on Rogers' early efforts at helping children build their emotional skills by the use of labeling one's feelings and learning to control them. The book is as inviting and warm as Fred Rogers was himself.
youngsupernovas's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
4.0
A beautiful introduction to the legacy of Fred Rogers, the man who taught so many of us to love ourselves for who we are, and to treat everyone around us with kindness and respect.