Many Ways to Say I Love You

by Fred Rogers

Genres: Media Tie-In

Synopsis

Inspirational words on parenting from the beloved PBS series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, for new parents and those whose children are grown. Fred Rogers has long been a wonderful resource for parents, offering their children entertainment and education through his enduring television show. Now his special brand of good cheer and wisdom are brought together especially for parents in this newest book based on never-before-published works. Many Ways to Say I Love You is a treasury of segments from speeches and observations from his years of working with parents and children, as well as other materials from books, songs, TV commentary, and more. Using stories from his own life, Mister Rogers discusses the importance of children and the role of parents.

Release date: September 3, 2019

Publisher: Hachette Books

Print pages: 192

Sample

My own wish for children and parents alike is that they learn to find love and joy even amidst the world’s and their own imperfections…

—FRED ROGERS

Those of us who are parents certainly know about “imperfections”–our own and our children’s! Parenting is a struggle. I was always touched when people would tell me how much they’ve learned from Fred that’s helped them in their parenting, but I have a hunch that they thought he had some magical gift with children. He and I had to work at being good parents… just like everyone else.

As I think about our own early ex. . .