Our Small World
Date: 1954
Author: Josie Carey and Fred Rogers
Illustrator:
Norb Nathanson
Publisher: Reed and Witting Company
Copyright © 1954 Small World Enterprises
Summary
Our Small World was published in 1954 and based on the Children's Corner -- the show that paved the way for Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. Approximately 5000 copies were printed and distributed throughout the Pittsburgh area.
A majority of this book is dedicated to autobiographical compositions "written" by Daniel Striped Tiger, Lady Elaine Fairchilde, King Friday XIII, X the Owl, and Grandpere.
Additionally, a play is included for children to perform as well as sheet music to several popular songs from the Children's Corner.
Notes
The inside covers of this book show a detailed map of Calendarland.
Various parts of this book are shared on Episodes 16, Episode 17, and Episode 18 of the Neighbohrood Archive Podcast.
Illustrator Norb Nathanson took part in a Neighborhood Archive Q & A in early 2014.