Mister Rogers' Gift Of Music

Mister Rogers' Gift of Music is a children's picture book by Donna Cangelosi, illustrated by Amanda Calatzis, that tells the story of Fred Rogers' lifelong relationship with music, from his childhood struggles with illness and bullying to how he used music on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood to help children process their feelings. Published in 2022, the book is a biography that focuses on how music provided an outlet for Rogers and became a tool for emotional expression and connection for his young audience. 

This complement to the myriad strong-selling kids books on Fred Rogers brings to life the magic and inspiration of his music and how it connected with kids around the country. 

Author: Donna Cangelosi  |  Illustrator: Amanda Calatzis