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S32 E9 Enjoying Books & Recognizing Symbols

Children & Family

G

28 minutes

Aug 30, 2000

What's in Mister Rogers' box? There are words for people who know how to read words, pictures for people who know how to read pictures and a toy truck! Mister Rogers shows a video with different big trucks.Starring: Fred Rogers, Chuck Aber, Betty Aberlin, David Newell, Maggie Stewart

Season 32, 8 Episodes

Curiosity: An Edible Schoolyard,

Mister Rogers talks about curiosity. He uses a frame to look closely at different parts of a large mural, and the vegetables in the piece remind him of his trip to "The Edible Schoolyard" in Berkeley, California, where children garden.

Curiosity: Homemade Instruments,

Mister Rogers visits Negri's Music Shop where musicians are playing different homemade instruments. Mr. McFeely brings a video showing how people make ice cream cones.

Curiosity: Ride in a Bucket Lift,

Wonder what it's like to go up in a bucket lift? Mister Rogers rides 60 feet up in the air in one and then comes back down. Mr. McFeely has a video about how people make ice cream.

Wondering and Asking Questions,

There's a new store in the Neighborhood -- it's Tony Chiroldes' shop where he sells books, toys and costumes. Tony has always been curious about what it would be like to travel in outer space, and he tries on an astronaut costume.

All About Curiosity,

Guitarist Manuel Barrueco provides an amazing performance. King Friday requests a "looking inside things device" from Corney. The best Corney could come up with is a "look carefully device" magnifying glass.

Visit with a Ballerina,

Mister Rogers talks about the graceful nature of the fish. He visits a ballet studio where he watches a performance. Lady Elaine wants H.J. Elephant to be on her first program, but H.J. is hesitant since he cannot read very well.

Enjoying Books & Recognizing Symbols,

What's in Mister Rogers' box? There are words for people who know how to read words, pictures for people who know how to read pictures and a toy truck! Mister Rogers shows a video with different big trucks.

All About Caps,

H.J. Elephant recieves help from Mayor Maggie as he reads his first words. Mr. McFeely stops by with a film about how people make ball caps. Before he leaves, Mr. McFeely is allowed to take one of Mister Rogers' caps with him.

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Mister Rogers' Neighborhood

Children & Family

G

28 Seasons

28 minutes

For more than 30 years, MISTER ROGERS' NEIGHBORHOOD made kids feel like they were visiting with a trusted friend. The series explores early childhood themes through interactions with friends and visits to the Neighborhood of Make-Believe.

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