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Drawing on original interviews, oral histories and archival documents, the author traces the iconic children's program host's personal, professional, and artistic life through decades of work.

Minho and his mother have a busy afternoon doing errands in the neighborhood.

Kindness and Wonder: Why Mister Rogers Matters Now More than EverEdwards (The Tao of Bill Murray) affectionately captures the spirit of Fred Rogers (19282003) in a crisply told biography that focuses on the enduring lessons Rogers shared with his viewers. For more than 30 years beginning in 1951, Mister Rogers walked through his front door, put on his tennis shoes and cardigan sweater, and sang “Wont You Be My Neighbor?” on Mister Rogers Neighborhood....

It is New Year's Eve when the storm of the century hits northern California. In a quiet neighborhood in San Francisco, the lives of three strangers are about to collide. For Quinn Thompson, what happens in the storm's wake will bring down a barrier he has built around himself since his wife's death. For neighbor Maggie Dartman, it will spark friendship at a time when she needs it most. And for Jack Adams, a carpenter who will repair Quinn's and Maggie's...

Nine-year-old cousins Rosie, Lily, and Tess make a neighborhood newspaper celebrating all their friends on Cobble Street.

"One day, Kamala and Maya had an idea. A big idea: they would turn their empty apartment courtyard into a playground! Based on a true story, this is the uplifting tale of how the author's aunt and mother first learned to persevere in the face of disappointment and turned a dream into reality. This is a story of children's abillity to make a difference and of a community coming together to transform their neighborhood."--Jacket.

"The first official book of knitting patterns for the beloved TV show Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, this collection of 24 projects includes accessories, home goods, toys, and replicas of five of Mister Rogers' iconic sweaters. Knitting the Neighborhood will have knitters stitching 24 projects in nostalgic delight. Now knitters can make their own replicas of five of Mister Rogers' iconic zippered cardigans in nine unisex adult sizes. Supplementary...

Errol loves gardening, but he doesnt have a proper garden. Although his home is full of beautiful plants, he longs for an outdoor space where he can grow things. A chance discovery leads to a solution, but Errol cant do everything on his own. Luckily, help is near at hand. A heart-warming and inclusive tale about how one small boys dream of a garden unites a diverse community in a positive and enriching experience for everyone.