Misty Morgan

Serendipity

by Stephen Cosgrove, Robin James (Illustrator)

A princess regrets her selfish behavior when her friend Morgan the unicorn disappears.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Fiction, Fantasy, Unicorns, Animals, Horses

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1987

Reviews

[Ayla · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful illustrations love how the unicorn is drawn. Sweet little story.

[Lindsey · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is part of the Morgan the Unicorn collection in the Serendipity series. Morgan's friend, The Princess, is always busy working, setting the clocks in her castle. She learns that play is just as important as work when her unicorn friend disappears and she must search for Morgan.

The pictures in this book are very evocative for a children's book... I remember feeling very sad for the princess, who is lost as she looks for her unicorn friend. Not sure if this story teaches much of a lesson to most children, who naturally want to play instead of work, but it is a good illustration of why spending time with friends is important.

[Tsorningold · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite Unicorn book as a child. ~!~

[Chelsea McMillon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful illustrations paired with the story. I just felt it was lacking something. I did appreciate the use of descriptive language that helped paint a picture in the mind.

[Atlantis · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is part of a series from the ‘70s (Serendipity). Colorful pictures and a little lesson in each story. About one paragraph a page alongside a full page picture.

[April · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a cute story and wonderful illustration. Highly recommend for an early reader/early chapter book for kids.

[Ashley R · Rating 5 out of 5]

this was the catalyst for becoming a horse girl

[JD Waggy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Unfortunately, this was another book that needed to stay in childhood because my adult self couldn't do it justice. Rather than being on Morgan's side that the princess should give herself time to play, I was busy wondering why on earth she was all alone in the castle and what would happen if the clocks got off and why there were so many clocks in the first place and why she needed the coal RIGHT NOW if the only person was her and she was planning on heading out, anyway.

Too much logic for this, I know.

Illustrations remain lovely, but this was just felt off to me. I didn't get how the moral tied to the story itself (and, having just read Morgan and Me right before, I was a little confused by one story that said you should work right now and another that said you should give yourself time off. I get that it's about balance, but that was just a weird juxtaposition). Won't be hanging on to this, but will remember it fondly from before Adult Mind set in.

[Rena Sherwood · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was one of the better and least cloying of the Morgan the Unicorn Serendipity books. The text is tight and yet poetic. The illustrations, though, are much better than the text.



A princess who wears sneakers? Brilliant! And a nasty little bitch, too (at first.)

This is one those books I had as a kid that I may buy a replacement copy of. And yes, I know I shouldn't end my sentences with a preposition but this is a kid's book. You're allowed to end your sentences in prepositions when you are a kid.



NOTE: I'm not sure if the first image is from this book or Morgan and Me. Forgive me -- I'm old.

[Kat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Basic plot: A princess learns to not be selfish.

I think I got my first Serendipity book through a Scholastic book order or book fair. I quickly became obsessed and collected a ton and a half of them as a child. I would spend hours just looking at the pictures because the art is simply gorgeous. The stories were whimsical and fun, and always ended with some sort of life lesson for kids. I kept reading these books long after other picture books had been set aside.

[Amelia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think the Morgan books are some of my favorites. I hadn't ever read this one before. The princess does learn a valuable lesson about taking time to play. I think it's so important to allow children, especially, that time to be kids, use their imaginations and just simply have fun. Childhood goes by so quickly.

[J · Rating 3 out of 5]

A princess obsessed with time and doing chores then throw in a patient unicorn that just wants to play while you have an interesting mix.

A beautiful quick story with breathtaking illustrations showing what it can take to drive away a friend and sometimes how hard is to find then bring them back into life. A beautiful lesson to young and old alike.

[Taralen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book years ago when I was little but I scarcely remembered it.
I decided to re-read it now that I'm older to see if I'd still like it. I think it's a wonderful little story for children and the moral is very important. I can easily say I still like it very much so.

[Ilana Waters · Rating 5 out of 5]

I remember reading this book in the doctor's office as as kid--and its message stayed with me all these years. Definitely something kids and adults need to be reminded of more often in our non-stop world.

[Ilana · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series of books is the most wonderfully illustrated, sweetest series available for children. Each book is beautiful, the animals are so sweetly drawn and each book teaches a wonderful lesson. I still have all of my original copies from my childhood (the 90s).

[Heather Moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

So beautiful, so sad. A lot for a child to think about.

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

TERRIBLE grammar and crazy hippie messages, but so much sweetness!

[Theresa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Misty Morgan
Cosgrove, Stephen *
a cute story about understanding your self

[Emily Werts · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my childhood favorites!

[nisie draws · Rating 4 out of 5]

this is one on my fav books as a child

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVED this book as a child!