Stephen Cosgrove has published 28 novels, 1 novella, 6 short story collections, 74 children's books and 1 other book, beginning with Creolé (1975). The best-known is Leo the Lop (1977). The latest is Stephen Cosgrove Collection (2016).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Stephen Cosgrove
Start here
Leo the Lop
Stephen Cosgrove's most-read book.
Newest
Stephen Cosgrove Collection
Published 2016.
Standalone novels in order
Snaffles (1980)
Dragolin (1984)
In the Garden (1984)
Chatterbox (1985)
Cooty-Doo (1985)
Crabby Gabby (1985)
Glitterby Baby (1985)
Mumkin (1986)
Memily (1987)
Flitter Fly; Fuss E. Bugg (1988)
Gossamer (1988)
Hippity Hoppity (1988)
Hugga Bugg; Brush Buggs (1988)
Humpity Dumpity (1988)
Kind and Gentle Ladies (1988)
Nosey Birds (1988)
Persnickity (1988)
The Grumpling (1989)
Frazzle (1990)
Finnigan Firewing (1995)
Lady Rose (1996)
Squeakers (1996)
Maynard's Mermaid (1999)
Zippity Zoom (2000)
Crickle-Crack (2001)
Grampa Sam (2001)
Sooty Foot (2003)
Puddle Pine (2004)
Novellas in order
Stephen Cosgrove Collection (2016)
Short story collections in order
Tail of Three Tales (1974)
Cap'n Smudge (1977)
Sassafras (1985)
Misty Morgan (1987)
Rhubarb (1988)
Tickle's Tale (1989)
Children's books in order
Wheedle on the Needle (1974)
Creolé (1975)
Hucklebug (1975)
Jake O'Shawnasey (1975)
Morgan and Me, Weekly Reader Books (1975)
Bangalee (1976)
Flutterby (1976)
Leo the Lop (1977)
Catundra (1978)
Little Mouse on the Prarie (1978)
Nitter Pitter (1978)
The Dream Tree (1978)
The Gnome from Nome (1978)
The Muffin Muncher (1978)
Leo the Lop (Tail Two). a Serendipity Book (1979)
Serendipity (1979)
Shimmeree (1980)
Trafalgar True (1980)
Grampa-Lop (1981)
Trapper (1981)
Morgan Morning (1982)
Raz-Ma-Taz (1982)
Eevil Weevil (1983)
Feather Fin (1983)
Gabby (1983)
Ming Ling (1983)
Morgan and Yew (1983)
Snugg (1983)
Tee Tee (1983)
Bugglar Brothers (1984)
Bumble B. Bear (1984)
Flutterby Fly (1984)
In Search of the Saveopotomas (1984)
Kiyomi (1984)
Lord & Lady Bugg (1984)
Love Bugg (1984)
Minikin (1984)
Morgan Mine (1984)
Sleepy Time Bunny (1984)
Snugg & Shoe-fly Flu (1984)
Jitterbugg (1985)
Buttermilk (1986)
Fanny (1986)
Pish-Posh (1986)
Buttermilk-bear (1987)
Fiddler (Barely There) (1987)
Melody Moth (1987)
Shadow Chaser (1987)
Crick-Ette & Cooty-Doo (1988)
Easter Bunnies (1988)
Flippity Floppity (1988)
Sniffles (1988)
The Gigglesnitcher (1988)
Ira Wordworth (Barely There) (1989)
Prancer (1989)
T.J. Flopp (1989)
The Dream Stealer (1989)
Hannah & Hickory (1990)
Jalopy (1990)
Persimmony (1990)
Squabbles (1990)
Bunny's Bath (1991)
Button Breaker (1992)
Tinkling (Treasure Trolls) (1992)
Tizzy (Treasure Trolls) (1992)
Butterwings (1993)
Hannah GoBrightly (1995)
Poppyseed (1996)
Jingle Bear (1999)
Kartusch (2001)
Muffin Dragon (2001)
Across a Stream (2003)
The Tasty Tort Trial (2003)
Columbus Meets Isabella and Ferdinand (2004)
Other books in order
Billy Goats Gruff (1988)
About Stephen Cosgrove
Stephen E. Cosgrove is a children's author and toy designer. He is known for Serendipity, a series of children's books. The series was adapted into a 26-episode anime, Serendipity the Pink Dragon.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Stephen Cosgrove FAQ
- How many books has Stephen Cosgrove written?
- Stephen Cosgrove has published 28 novels, 1 novella, 6 short story collections, 74 children's books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Stephen Cosgrove's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Leo the Lop.
- What is Stephen Cosgrove's latest book?
- Stephen Cosgrove Collection (2016).
- What is Stephen Cosgrove's most famous book?
- Leo the Lop (1977) is Stephen Cosgrove's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.