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Serendipity [Paperback]

Stephen Cosgrove
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)


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February 1, 1995 5 - 9 yearsSerendipity810L (What's this?)
A large sea creature discovers she has important work to do as guardian of all the seas.


Product Details

  • Age Range: 5 - 9 years
  • Paperback: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Price Stern Sloan; Reprint edition (February 1, 1995)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 084313819X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0843138191
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #184,265 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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They're sure to entertain and teach children some valuable lessons they will remember. shoutgrace  |  7 reviewers made a similar statement
They are wonderful for the imagination with their beautiful illustrations. Johnna M Boudreau  |  7 reviewers made a similar statement
Really cool for kids, huh. Shantonu  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Happiness is Discovering Serendipity July 8, 2003
Format:Paperback
Stephen Cosgrove's 'Serendipity' series teaches kids to deal with everyday situations in the world they live in. It provides them with positive solutions to difficult problems. all the charaters are whimsical and beautifully illustrated. There's lot more of these charming books. Collect all the Serendipity series books. Read them all. Start with this one. They're sure to entertain and teach children some valuable lessons they will remember.


In the first book of the series, 'Serendipity' is the story about a large pink sea monster who discovers she has important work to do as guardian of the seas. The moral is knowing who you really are will bring you happiness. Would I have ever known that a children's book could even teach me the meaning of true happiness. And I've been searching for a long time in lots of wordy adult books. The message is plain and simple. My favorites from the series are: 'Creole' (Don't judge people by the way they look.); 'Dragolin' (Believe in yourself-all things are possible.); 'Leo the Lop' (Being different makes you special because you're you.); Rhubarb (To have a friend you must ba a friend.); 'Wheedle on the Needle' (Cooperation can solve almost any problem.); 'Sooty Foot' (Friends don't take advantage of each other.); 'Jake O'Shawnasey' (If you believe in yourself you can do anything.); and 'Little Mouse on the Prairie' (Laughter makes work much easier.). All of these are guaranteed to give any child a good time in fun and learning. Like the name 'Serendipity' means "a fortunate discoveries by accident." And, these are quite the case.

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic! December 20, 1998
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
I have about 38 "Serendipity Series" books from Cosgrove including about 15 printed in the 70's. I am now in my 20's and am adding to my collection. I understand that several of the books are out-of-print, and I am looking for those. I concur with others who want a complete set made available. I would also like to see a web site devoted to the books. I can't wait to read these to my children (when I have them).
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The most beautiful lessons ever learned... April 2, 2000
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
Serendipity books are the best written books in childrens literature. Just this morning, up in the attick, I found 13 of my favorites. Also, in the box I found my stuffed animal, you know, the one you keep forever. Along with a cup of tea and a rainy day, I read, and re-read every book I owned. The lessons in these books tought me to be a better person (Little mouse on the Prarie) and connect with my brave friend leo...I highly recommend these books for your children, and you.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, beautiful pictures
I started buying up these old books after reading such glowing reviews of adults that remembered reading them as children. The stories are captivating to my kids. Read more
Published 8 days ago by Luke's Mom
3.0 out of 5 stars 1995 edition not as good as the original
Apparently, the illustrations were reworked for this 1995 reissue, published by Price Stern Sloan. The colors are less vibrant, which is too bad. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kelpmonster
5.0 out of 5 stars Can't go wrong with these books!
I bought them for my nephew in the 70s. Now he's got his own little girl and, while his own copies were long gone, they made such a BIG impact on him that he tracked them down to... Read more
Published 5 months ago by D. Hawk
2.0 out of 5 stars Different language
The book came in the appropriate amount of time and was in good condition, the problem was only that it was in Spanish and that information was not listed anywhere on the website... Read more
Published 6 months ago by HCBWRight
5.0 out of 5 stars Love these books!!!
The Serendipity books were favorites of my daughters...now ages 20 and 25. I have a new grandbaby, and thought she might love them as well:)
Published 10 months ago by mama
5.0 out of 5 stars great book for all
Serendipity books are enjoyed by both the kids and us parents. We don't mind reading them to the kids every night.
Published 21 months ago by Mr. Ken
5.0 out of 5 stars you are who you are
I actually bought several Serendipity books to send to my niece in Oregon. I'd read some of them as a child (and admittedly still read them occasionally now), but never this one... Read more
Published on May 27, 2010 by Charlotte Vale
3.0 out of 5 stars Good - but pictures are not as vivid as in the book I had in youth
I loved this book in my youth, and purchased this one to give as a gift, but I am disappointed that the pictures do not seem anywhere near as vivid as they did in the one I owned... Read more
Published on October 21, 2009 by CD
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for "Inner Children", too
Beautiful little book with a message about finding one's place in the world, and being kind to the environment. Read more
Published on September 12, 2009 by J.J.
3.0 out of 5 stars Old favorite
Love the story in this book, however I have an old copy from the 80's and the illustations are much better in that older version. Read more
Published on March 8, 2009 by Travis Shepard
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