The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers by Maxwell King - ESSENTIAL

The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers by Maxwell King, 363 pages.  Abrams, 2018.  $30.

Content: G

BUYING ADVISORY: ADULTS - ESSENTIAL

AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH

Fred Rogers was a iconic part of the childhood of entire generations of children.  In this book about his life, King gives depth to the life and life’s work of this man who was the epitome of kindness.  Roger’s love for and consideration of children shines through.  His forward-thinking, his ability to approach each person on their own merits, are held up as sincere examples of a great life.  Too long and complex for most students.  Perhaps a handful of 12^thgraders might like to explore this, but most likely only a teacher or two would be its audience.  Gift this to a best friend.

Cindy, Middle School Librarian, MLS