Dear Mister Rogers, Does It Ever Rain in Your Neighborhood?: Letters to Mister Rogers

I watched Mr. Rogers at my grandmother's house all the time and loved it but it's not until I read this book that I really realized how incredible he was and continues to be so many years after his death. He really was ahead of his time when it comes to understanding, caring for and truly teaching children what's really important in life. Inclusion, kindness, understanding, acceptance and celebrating differences. As a mother of four I realise now how very important his teachings are and if we could all pass on even a fraction of what this man stood for the world would be an even more beautiful place. Highly recommend.

If you ever want to know how a child's mind works while they try to understand the world around them, this book will show you. Some of the letters are heart-breaking; others are so funny. I still wake up early on Sunday mornings to catch Mr. Rogers on PBS.

LOVE IT! Great supplier to work with.

fast service,,,,; in great shape.it was like taking a trip to mr rogers neighborhood when my girls were little than ks

Fast shipping, great book. I love reading about Mr. Rogers and all that he did in his life. What a wonderful man.

not bad but not great..often his answers are repetitive and stock. overall a decent insight to show that he really did care.

I'm published in this book, so I'm biased. However, he truly did love and respond personally to every letter he received & he made millions of children's lives brighter.

I watched Mr. Rogers as a child, I watched and respected him and his TV "ministry" as a Kindergarten teacher and mother. I think he was the most genuine and caring person on television! Very calming and great for kid's self-esteem....what a wonderful role model and human being. This as well as the other books about and by Fred Rogers are priceless. This book is very touching....letters from his viewers with his own responses. A beautiful thing!

I bought this book primarily as a gift for my cousin, whose son is a big fan of the show. I thought that at 2 1/2, he would soon start asking the type of questions addressed in the book, and this would help his parents answer them. I also enjoyed the innocence of the sometimes silly questions asked by the letter writers, and how Mr. Rogers dealt with each person with the compassion and understanding that has made him a family favorite for the last thirty years. Even though he is gone and will be sorely missed, I'm glad that I could help pass on his wisdom to a new generation of fans.

If you love Mr. Rogers, this book is worth your read. Through his letters he reminds us once again how to be a good "friend" and respect the feelings of all the people in our neighborhood.

was a gift

Got this as a gift-my friend loved it!!

I purchased this based on a recommendation to help explain death to my children after my grandmother’s passing. I found so much more in it! Mr. Rogers has a way with words and even though some of the stories were too old for my kids (4 & 2) I found comfort in reading them. This is definitely one to keep and refer to as they grow and encounter life’s challenges. Wonderful, wonderful book!

This is a great book that contains the letters to Mr. Rogers and his responses. Some are simple, some are difficult like divorce, grandma having Alzheimers, and being afraid of the dark. It gives you insight into Mr. Rogers and how much he cared for his viewers.

Great book. Wish I could have read it earlier in life and written a letter to Mr. Rogers. The book comes with an addressed envelope to send to him. Missed that opportunity. Many great lessons in the book on how to talk to your kids about different topics. God bless you Fred Rogers!

In November of 1998, I was sitting in a computer lab/library at an airbase in Saudi Arabia when an unusual magazine cover caught my eye. It was an issue of ESQUIRE, and taking up almost the whole cover was none other than Mister Fred Rogers, grinning from ear to ear. I read Tom Junod's marvelous article about this heroic man (you'll have to find a copy of the article to learn why I use the word "heroic") over and over and over, many times out loud. So my fascination with Mister Rogers was rekindled for the first time in more than 15 years. But as a child I was mostly fascinated with a magical trolley which could transport you into an enchanted land called Make-Believe. Mr. Junod gave me a much deeper - and therefore, much more fascinating - glimpse at what this man is like. He was a man who loved children and the adults who once were children as much as he loved himself. He hated television. He believed (or so his actions seem to convey) that his outflow of compassion was as much a necessity for his survival as his intake of oxygen. And his favorite word was grace. In fact, if you met him in person and received his autograph, he would write the word "grace" underneath it - in Greek. Unmerited favor received from God. Believing his standards to be no higher than that of God's, Mister Rogers strove to treat others with as much grace as he had received. The reason I state all of this is because it will all be proven when you read DEAR MISTER ROGERS. This book, containing letters both to and from Mister Rogers, shows that he can be funny, sad, nurturing, and firm. But he was always compassionate. Never in this book is he ever insincere. On more than a few occasions, he proves he does not lack the humility to admit some of the mistakes he has made in life. Some of the letter exchanges are very cute. None are more so than the one about the father whose little boy insisted that Mister Rogers doesn't "poop"; to which Mister Rogers replies, "I am a real person. And, one thing for certain is that all real people 'poop.'" (Page 7) The fact that Mister Rogers had a hand in compiling and editing all of these letters, shows his sense of humor. For instance, in the final chapter, 17-year-old Tyler writes Dear Mister Rogers, In your younger years did you get a lot of chicks because you were Mister Rogers? (Page 185) Some of the letters will provoke different emotions, like the ones from Alexandria, who at the tender age of four, was suffering from leukemia; and another letter about one child who listened to (rather than watched) the program because she was blind. (Interesting side-note I learned from Mr. Junod's article: Mr. Rogers was color-blind.) Unfortunately, it appears that this book is going out of print. But this book is one of those rare gems that are worth looking hard for. I guarantee that this book will bring you pleasure every time you read it.

It was difficult not to read the entire book before I gifted it! Now I'll have to buy my own. Heartwarming letters from kids to Mr. Rogers and his replies will make you smile and even tear up on occasion.

Whether or not you remember visiting Mr Rogers' neighborhood as a child, you'll love this book! I've read that Mr Rogers and his co-hosts made a point to answer every viewer letter they ever received over the course of the show. This is a sampling. Sometimes LOL funny, sometimes onions get in your eyes, but difficult to put down.

fantastic letters sent to Mr. Rogers and his answers. I could hear his voice talking out loud as I read his responses.

Timeless wisdom from Mister Rogers (who it's hard to find better than) at his best -- actually talking to children about actual children's concerns. A must have for anyone who loves children! Some fun trivia about the show too! :)

Excellent!! Makes a great gift for anyone who resonates with Mr Roger's & his advice!

A very touching book about love. Very well written and illustrated.

I purchased this based on a recommendation to help explain death to my children after my grandmother’s passing. I found so much more in it! Mr. Rogers has a way with words and even though some of the stories were too old for my kids (4 & 2) I found comfort in reading them. This is definitely one to keep and refer to as they grow and encounter life’s challenges. Wonderful, wonderful book!

This is a great book that contains the letters to Mr. Rogers and his responses. Some are simple, some are difficult like divorce, grandma having Alzheimers, and being afraid of the dark. It gives you insight into Mr. Rogers and how much he cared for his viewers.

Great book. Wish I could have read it earlier in life and written a letter to Mr. Rogers. The book comes with an addressed envelope to send to him. Missed that opportunity. Many great lessons in the book on how to talk to your kids about different topics. God bless you Fred Rogers!

In November of 1998, I was sitting in a computer lab/library at an airbase in Saudi Arabia when an unusual magazine cover caught my eye. It was an issue of ESQUIRE, and taking up almost the whole cover was none other than Mister Fred Rogers, grinning from ear to ear. I read Tom Junod's marvelous article about this heroic man (you'll have to find a copy of the article to learn why I use the word "heroic") over and over and over, many times out loud. So my fascination with Mister Rogers was rekindled for the first time in more than 15 years. But as a child I was mostly fascinated with a magical trolley which could transport you into an enchanted land called Make-Believe. Mr. Junod gave me a much deeper - and therefore, much more fascinating - glimpse at what this man is like. He was a man who loved children and the adults who once were children as much as he loved himself. He hated television. He believed (or so his actions seem to convey) that his outflow of compassion was as much a necessity for his survival as his intake of oxygen. And his favorite word was grace. In fact, if you met him in person and received his autograph, he would write the word "grace" underneath it - in Greek. Unmerited favor received from God. Believing his standards to be no higher than that of God's, Mister Rogers strove to treat others with as much grace as he had received. The reason I state all of this is because it will all be proven when you read DEAR MISTER ROGERS. This book, containing letters both to and from Mister Rogers, shows that he can be funny, sad, nurturing, and firm. But he was always compassionate. Never in this book is he ever insincere. On more than a few occasions, he proves he does not lack the humility to admit some of the mistakes he has made in life. Some of the letter exchanges are very cute. None are more so than the one about the father whose little boy insisted that Mister Rogers doesn't "poop"; to which Mister Rogers replies, "I am a real person. And, one thing for certain is that all real people 'poop.'" (Page 7) The fact that Mister Rogers had a hand in compiling and editing all of these letters, shows his sense of humor. For instance, in the final chapter, 17-year-old Tyler writes Dear Mister Rogers, In your younger years did you get a lot of chicks because you were Mister Rogers? (Page 185) Some of the letters will provoke different emotions, like the ones from Alexandria, who at the tender age of four, was suffering from leukemia; and another letter about one child who listened to (rather than watched) the program because she was blind. (Interesting side-note I learned from Mr. Junod's article: Mr. Rogers was color-blind.) Unfortunately, it appears that this book is going out of print. But this book is one of those rare gems that are worth looking hard for. I guarantee that this book will bring you pleasure every time you read it.

It was difficult not to read the entire book before I gifted it! Now I'll have to buy my own. Heartwarming letters from kids to Mr. Rogers and his replies will make you smile and even tear up on occasion.

Whether or not you remember visiting Mr Rogers' neighborhood as a child, you'll love this book! I've read that Mr Rogers and his co-hosts made a point to answer every viewer letter they ever received over the course of the show. This is a sampling. Sometimes LOL funny, sometimes onions get in your eyes, but difficult to put down.

fantastic letters sent to Mr. Rogers and his answers. I could hear his voice talking out loud as I read his responses.

Timeless wisdom from Mister Rogers (who it's hard to find better than) at his best -- actually talking to children about actual children's concerns. A must have for anyone who loves children! Some fun trivia about the show too! :)

Excellent!! Makes a great gift for anyone who resonates with Mr Roger's & his advice!

A very touching book about love. Very well written and illustrated.

Amazing

I've always loved the different views that children have of the world around them. They make me think in different ways. This book does a great job of showing interesting thoughts and worries of children.

Love these great letters!

Love anything connected to Mr. Rogers... Added it to my adult son's collection! He always admired Fred Rogers!

Fabulous book!

Enjoyable book of questions submitted by children and their parents. As you would expect, Fred Rogers answered sincerely and lovingly. It is so obvious that this man truly loved children and cared about them.

Mister Rogers clearly had a way with children and adults when he was alive, and his words still have a powerful effect. When reading this book, you do feel that he is talking to you, addressing your concerns and helping you. The selection of letters is just right for getting his points across without overkill or over-emotion.

love it!

Beautiful

The most interesting part about this book are the letters/questions from the kids. Mr. Rogers' answers are very well thought out and encourage kids by validating their feelings. After a few chapters, however, his answers start sounding very formulaic and predictable. I found myself skimming over his replies and just going for the questions after a while.