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“Sometimes it‘s just a matter of saying hello”

I would use this book in my classroom if my students knew who Mister Rodgers was

I always loved watching Mister Rodgers so reading this book made my inner child happy. Great illustrations

Biography - published in 2020. Hello, Neighbor provides readers with a chronological narrative of Mr. Rogers' life beginning in early childhood. Cordell focuses on young Freddie's interests, dreams and challenges. He was a shy boy and occasionally bullied.

“It's such a good feeling... a very good feeling.. the feeling you know that we're friends.“

A great traditional biography in beautiful picture book format. I use this as a read aloud in my classroom to share this heart warming story.

This biography of Mr. Rogers is illustrated beautifully. This would be absolutely wonderful to share with children and is a great read. Perfect for children to learn about the incredible Mr. Rogers!

The greatest gift you can give is your honest self!

Using Hello, Neighbor!: as a foundation, teachers can launch kindness within the classroom. This could involve creating a bulletin board where students can post notes about acts of kindness they have performed or witnessed, fostering a culture of empathy and appreciation. These exercises highlight the importance of being kind and brings light to others!

Hello, Neighbor!: The Kind and Caring World of Mister Rogers captures the spirit of his work and his legacy in a way that is both touching and informative. Matthew Cordell has created a book that is not only a pleasure to read but also an important reminder of the power of kindness and the lasting impact of a caring heart. This book is a must-read for fans of Mister Rogers!

Using Hello Neighbor as a foundation, teachers ca launch kindness projects within a classroom. This could involve creating a bulletin board where students can post notes about acts of kindness they have performed or witnessed, fostering a culture of empathy and appreciation. This exercise highlights the importance of being kind and brings light to others.

Hello Neighbor by Matthew Cordell, 2020. This book captures the spirit of his work and his legacy in a way that is both touching and informative. Matthes Cordell has created a book that is not only a pleasure to read, but also an important reminder of the power of kindness and the lasting impact of a caring heart. This book is a must-read for fans of mister rodgers.

“The greatest gift you can give is your honest self!“

Using Hello, Neighbor!: as a foundation, teachers can launch kindness within the classroom. This could involve creating a bulletin board where students can post notes about acts of kindness they have performed or witnessed, fostering a culture of empathy and appreciation. These exercises highlight the importance of being kind and brings light to others!

Hello, Neighbor!: The Kind and Caring World of Mister Rogers captures the spirit of his work and his legacy in a way that is both touching and informative. Matthew Cordell has created a book that is not only a pleasure to read but also an important reminder of the power of kindness and the lasting impact of a caring heart. This book is a must-read for fans of Mister Rogers!

“Fred's family was proud of his talent and encouraged him to study music and composition as he got older.“