Fred Rogers books in order
American television personality
- Lived
- 1928–2003
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 28
Fred Rogers published 4 novels, 1 non-fiction book, 12 children's books and 11 other books, beginning with Mister Rogers' Songbook (1970). The best-known is The World According to Mister Rogers (2003).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Fred Rogers
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The World According to Mister Rogers
Fred Rogers's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Josephine the Short Neck Giraffe (1975)
If We Were All the Same (1987)
No One Can Ever Take Your Place (1988)
The World According to Mister Rogers (2003)
Non-fiction in order
Dear Mister Rogers, Does It Ever Rain in Your Neighborhood? (1996)
Children's books in order
Mister Rogers Talks About the New Baby, Moving, Fighting, Going to the Doctor, Going to School, Haircuts (1974)
Going to the Potty (1986)
Moving (1987)
Wishes Don't Make Things Come True (1987)
Going to the Dentist (1989)
Let's Talk About It (1995)
Making Friends (Paperstar) (1996)
The New Baby (Paperstar) (1996)
Stepfamilies (1997)
Adoption (1998)
When a Pet Dies (1998)
Extraordinary Friends (2000)
Other books in order
Mister Rogers' Songbook (1970)
Mister Rogers Tr (1983)
Mister Rogers (1986)
Mr. Rogers Moving (First Experiences) (1987)
Mister Rogers Talks with Parents (1993)
You Are Special (1994)
Mister Rogers' Playtime (2001)
Mister Rogers Parenting Book (2002)
Life's Journeys According to Mister Rogers (2005)
The Mr. Rogers Parenting Resource Book (2005)
Many Ways to Say I Love You (2006)
About Fred Rogers
Fred McFeely Rogers, known professionally as Mister Rogers, was an American television personality, Presbyterian minister, and author. He was the creator, showrunner, and host of the preschool television series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, which ran from 1968 to 2001.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Fred Rogers FAQ
- How many books has Fred Rogers written?
- Fred Rogers published 4 novels, 1 non-fiction book, 12 children's books and 11 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Fred Rogers's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The World According to Mister Rogers.
- What is Fred Rogers's last book?
- The World According to Mister Rogers (2003).
- What is Fred Rogers's most famous book?
- The World According to Mister Rogers (2003) is Fred Rogers's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.