The World According to Mister Rogers: Important Things to Remember

Fred Rogers built his life around one simple truth: there is much more that unites us than divides us. This book distills his worldview into stories, anecdotes, and insights gathered from his speeches, program transcripts, books, letters, and interviews, plus writings never published before.

We recommend this one as a read-together title for grades 3 through 5 and up. The sections on love, friendship, respect, individuality, and honesty give kids real questions to chew on. Read a passage aloud, ask what they think, and watch them open up. Mister Rogers has a way of getting families to talk about the things that matter.

The plainspoken wisdom holds up for teens and adults too. Keep it on the nightstand, gift it to a graduate, or hand it to anyone who needs a reminder that they are valuable exactly as they are.

Details

• Author: Fred Rogers
• Format: Hardcover, 208 pages
• Publisher: Balance
• Ages: 8 and up (grades 3 to 5 read-together sweet spot)
• Language: English