Stephen Cosgrove: 17 books

SOS, song of the sea, is wrapped in the magical premise that whales, dolphins, and other mammals of the sea communicate with one another. Critically, the history of their world is contained in the singing of a masterful song called The Song of the Sea.This history would have been sequestered forever...

A tiny winged horse named Flutterby flies about the island of Serendipity trying to discover her special purpose in life. Through a series of magical misadventures, she discovers she is very special just being herself. Ages 5-9.

Leo is a lop-eared rabbit whose ears go down, not up. The other normal rabbits laughed and laughed until they discovered that down was normal and up was not. A classic Serendipity story about the meaning of normal. Ages 5-9.

A delightful tale of a young ostrich who exaggerates her adventures to a point of total disbelief. Lessons are learned when a wild adventure comes true and no one believes her. Ages 5-9.

Volume #4 of the Serendipity SeriesFanny, the cat, has only three legs on which she manages just fine. She is normal as normal can be. Sadly, the other animals on the Serendipity Farm won't befriend her because they are afraid she will feel uncomfortable since after all she has but three legs. A little dog named Ruby learns that handicap is just a state of mind. Ages 5-9.

Volume #3 of the Serendipity SeriesCreole is a unique creature who lives alone in the swamp. She lives alone because the other creatures that live there are frightened by her looks. Looks can be deceiving and so can judging a book by its cover. Ages 5-9.

Buttermilk is frightened by the creatures that live within shadows deep. With the help of her father, she tames one of them in the light of day when shadows go to sleep. A wonderful bedtime story about being afraid of the dark. Ages 5-9.

Bangalee lives in Kritter Castle where few things, if any, are ever putaway. A bit of clothing here, a few toys there, everywhere there isclutter and junk. All would have stayed the same had it not been forthe appearance of the mysterious and very hungry Grunk, who lovesto eat clutter and junk. Children of all ages and some adults, too,learn to tidy up. Ages 5-9.

Patti is a little caterpillar who wants to know what it will feel like when she becomes a butterfly. She asks her older sister. She asks a fluttering butterfly. But it’s all to no avail. No one can truly explain the mystery that awaits. Dream Tree is a story for all ages that addresses those things in life that are so hard to explain.

A fire-breathing dragon loves munching muffins more than anything in the world, hence his name, the Muffin Dragon. A delightful story about simple economics as it relates to this dragon and kindly but poor folks who live in a run-down castle in the woods. Ages 5-9.

Sassafras is a little elephant who misguidedly thinks that being alittle sassy is a good thing. As we all know, a little sass leads to a lotas Sassafras soon becomes disrespectful to both parents and teachersalike. In delightful twists and turns, the story teaches the value ofsimple respect. Ages 5-9.

There is a place called Kurium where Kith and Kin both different and alike live in harmony. They lived this way until one day Trafalgar True, a dragon blue, brought a gift to them that they would need to share. Soon the forest was filled with squabbling as Kith and Kin fought over who should keep the gift. Children of all ages learn that if you care, you can share in the land of Kurium. Ages 5-9

The Furry Eyefulls loved to see all there is to see on the Island of Serendipity. Unfortunately they would never go to sleep for fear that they would miss something. Without sleep they become grouchier and grouchier. With the guidance of a delightful blind snake called Kartusch, they learned about the magic of sleep and dreams. Ages 5-9

Zippity is a Zoom who zips through life racing from one adventure to another. Unfortunately is so busy racing here there and everywhere that he sees little and remembers even less of the races he has won. With the help of the slowest of creatures in all the land of Whiz, Zippity learns that fast is not always best. Ages 5-9