Nitter Pitter

Serendipity

by Stephen Cosgrove, Robin James (Illustrator)

In this children's book Stephen Cosgrove teaches you that vanity can cost you friends. Nitter Pitter, a horse, never went and played with the other horses because he thought he was better looking then them. Then one day something happed, read this book and discover its not what's on the outside that matters.

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

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1978

Reviews

[J · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an interesting story since the characters weren't actually magical and just basically based around one type of animal (I hadn't read this one when I was little). Basically the story is short, sweet and easy to read.

I would have to say this is one of the most beautifully illustrated books done by Robin James. I just love the pictures in here for the details, which complements the details of the story on how our thought in our looks affects how others see us and what fun we may or may not have.

Also skimming over the dedication in this book I see there are some important details given for the story. Will be checking the dedication of the other Serendipity books.

[Erin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book growing up. It was so wonderful! Great for any children.

[Ikayuro · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ah, I'm sad that the version I actually read isn't on here- the cover was so much cuter!

I did really enjoy the lesson in this one, and as usual the artwork stands out as being simply phenomenal.

[Stefanie Balacek · Rating 5 out of 5]

with the way millennials are running the world I would sentence all of them to read this book and hopefully learn from it. excellent lesson to be teaching our children. it's fun and whimsical.

[Robert Drake · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love 😍 these books they teach a great lesson. The pictures are well done.

[Joanna Reed · Rating 4 out of 5]

great book to read to children

[Kat · Rating 4 out of 5]

Basic Plot: Nitter Pitter thinks he's all that and a bag of chips until his ego gets squashed a bit.

This reminded me a lot of the story of Narcissus in mythology. This horse ignores everyone else, preferring to stare at his own shadow or reflection, and then thinks that others won't associate with him because he is "too beautiful" for them. Riiiiiiiiiggghhhtt.... It's satisfying in a very schadenfreude way when he falls in a pond and ends up muddy. The real lesson here, though, is that he is able to make friends in the end. Guess how? By not being a stuck-up douchenozzle! Surprise!

The art, as always for the Serendipity books, is superb.

[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).

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[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Check out my blog, Books from Bleh to Basically Amazing for my thoughts and memories of the Serendipity series!

[Hunter · Rating 4 out of 5]

I eagerly await the inevitable crossover with Latawnya the Naughty Horse.

[Roo · Rating 4 out of 5]

A childhood fav

[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was one of my favorite stories growing up. A well done story and fantastic illustrations.

[Dee · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great way to teach kids about vanity, humility, and loving someone for who they are on the inside, instead of what they look like on the outside.

[Jane · Rating 2 out of 5]

I remember loving the Serendipity books as a kid. Reading this story to my kids was a completely new experience. It was just meh. Didn't really care for it.

[Rena Sherwood · Rating 3 out of 5]

One of the more realistic of the Serendipity books, it's still quite treacly. The artwork, however, is fab.

[Lila · Rating 5 out of 5]

my daughter's book.

[Hedy Harper (Erin Hanton) · Rating 3 out of 5]

A kind of friendly children's book retelling of the classic Narcissus story. Not the best writing or illustrations, but good.

[Punkie · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars
Part of the Flutterby series.😊

[Kate · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved these Serendipity books so much as a child. I read them over and over. This was my favorite, about a horse who learns he's not better than everyone else.

[HDST · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reminds me of my childhood. Love this story! Beautiful illustrations!