Today, I join my generation in mourning the loss of a formative part of our collective childhood.

Thank you for introducing us to the greatness of “Bea and Mr. Jones,” “If You Give A Mouse A Cookie,” “Miss Nelson is Back,” and “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs.” You have been a dear friend to us all, and I suspect your loss will be reflected not only in our hearts but in our deteriorating culture in the years to come.

RIP Reading Rainbow 1983-2009