Extraordinary Friends (Mr. Rogers)

Enough said.

I got this book for Toys for Tots and I am so pleased that I did. It sends a beautiful message.

Loved this book to help a little one not be afraid of the wheelchairs and people that he may see when we go to visit a relative. But it's Mister Rogers, so you know it's going to be good. :)

Same review for all of Mr. Rogers' books. His work is genius, imo. The 40 honorary degrees, several Emmys and Presidential Award are for real. Wish I got to see them when I was a child. I do own this book.

Appreciated the care Mr. Rogers talks about kids with special needs with. He's a jewel, and his love will rub off on the reader.

I love the meaning and intent behind it, but the lack of story and fun images left my kid pretty disinterested.

This book is gentle reminder to children that no matter what peoples' differences or disabilities are, they still need friends and treated like we would want to be treated. It addresses typical questions a child might have when seeing a person with special needs, such as "Why is he like that?" "What happened to him?" and "How does he eat or get dressed?" Children are curious and want to know why someone looks different than them, and this book addresses that with suggesting to ask an adult or teacher when having such a question.

Trust someone like Mr Rogers to put gently and truthfully a script acknowledging the reasons one might be afraid to get to know someone who looks different and show us how to get around that. Highlights how "normal" kids with different abilities are.I bawled like a baby the whole time and loved reading it with my kids, who didn't quite understand why mom was sobbing. So good. So lovely. Excellent resource. LOVE THIS BOOK. my children are ages 4 and 6 and it was perfect for I'd say ages 3-100.