We all remember Fred Rogers, perhaps more fondly as “Mister Rogers,” the host of the internationally acclaimed children's television show “Mister Rogers' Neighborhood,” which was in production for more than thirty years. When he died in 2003, he was one of the most recognizable and beloved faces on television, and he remains so today.

The World According to Mister Rogers is a small collection of his essays and other writings, from songs to speeches, which surround themes like “The Courage to Be Yourself” and “We Are All Neighbors.” With this book, Mister Rogers extends the teachings from his show about keeping promises, finding strength in helping others and not being afraid to cry.

His writing style is both direct and sincere. While the book may be geared toward adults who watched the show as children, his messages are simple enough for a child to understand. When Rogers’ writes about September 11, for example, he describes it as “what some people do when they don’t know anything else to do with their anger.”

The World According to Mister Rogers is a touching and inspirational read that illustrates one man’s incomparable compassion for the human race. Get a copy here.