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Serendipity

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This book is wonderful, from the beautifully illustrated pictures to the loving message it conveys. It proves the world doesn't always have to be harsh and overbearing and that sometimes the simplest things are the ones that make the world a more peaceful place to live. I truly enjoyed reading this book to the young kids I know.

I work with 5th and 6th graders, who can not sit still for abook read their grade level--not even Harry Potter. Because this book introduces the concept of a fairly sophisticated vocabulary word, "serendipity", it was a hit with the 11 and 12 year olds. They were able to learn from the book's delightful examples what serendiptiy means. Because the text per page is short, they could listen, even those students whose attention spans are not long. A welcome book for most collections. Highly recommended.

Our family truly loved this book, and immediately recognised the delightful style of illustrator, Peter Reynolds! Reading this made me go back 40 years, and recall my own "serendipitiest" moment... that of riding my first two-wheeler, with my dad running along beside me, and holding the back of the bike for balance... sailing down the street, glancing back..... with the realization that my dad had let go WAY back at the beginning of the ride! This story will bring a serendipity moment to all who read it. We've all had them! Thanks Toby and Peter for reminding us!

This is an amazing book. It has quickly taken its place as one of my daughter's favorites (she particularly likes to say "serendipity"!). I would thoroughly recommend this book to any parent who is looking for that rare children's book that is as enjoyable to read aloud as it is for a child to hear.

Our family truly loved this book, and immediately recognised the delightful style of illustrator, Peter Reynolds! Reading this made me go back 40 years, and recall my own "serendipitiest" moment... that of riding my first two-wheeler, with my dad running along beside me, and holding the back of the bike for balance... sailing down the street, glancing back..... with the realization that my dad had let go WAY back at the beginning of the ride! This story will bring a serendipity moment to all who read it. We've all had them! Thanks Toby and Peter for reminding us!

My young daughter loves "Serendipity." She wants it to be read to her over and over again.

I was sad & disappointed to find out that her idea of "serendipity" is to receive more than you have paid for. Isn't there enough dishonesty in the world already? I quote, "Serendipity is putting a quarter in the gumball machine and having three pieces come rattling out instead of one--all red." Does this mean when I pay for my groceries with a $10 bill and the clerk gives me change for a $20 bill it's "serendipitous", and I'm not supposed to point out the mistake and return what's not rightfully mine? Teaching "those only knee-high" that it's their right to get more than they deserve will only lead to more dishonesty and "you owe me attitude" in the world. What was she thinking? Honestly?