?️ Dates: June 8-9, 2024? Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm daily? Location: Clement Park, Littleton, CO? Just east of Wadsworth Blvd at 7306 W Bowles Ave!? Info, Booths & Tickets: www.unicornfestivalcolorado.com A MAGICAL OUTDOOR EVENT FOR FAMILIES, COSPLAYERS, AND EVERYONE WHO LOVES IMAGINATION AND FUN! ?✨ What are people saying about our Unicorn Festival? ✨? ” My daughter said it’s the most fun she’s ever had.” – Facebook comment “Honestly, this is the coolest thing my family has ever been to! We can’t wait to come back next year!” – Kayla S. “We drove over 3 hours each way and took 6 of my kids and 1 of my granddaughters and we loved today. This is an awesome event for us Unicorn lovers and even the ones who don’t prefer them had some stuff to do.” – Crysti S. “We had a great time. We are already counting down for next year!! Thank you to everyone who made this day so special for our family.” – Christine M. ? CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF SERENDIPITY BOOKS! ? Guest of Honor: Stephen Cosgrove Fifty years ago, in 1974, visionary author and creator Stephen Cosgrove founded Serendipity Books. You may have seen Stephen, and Morgan, the beloved unicorn featured in five of his books, at one of our past festivals. But THIS YEAR, we’re going over the top celebrating Serendipity Books and the man who started it all! Stephen will be onsite selling and signing books. But that’s not all!We’re creating an ENTIRE Serendipity Island at our festival! Adjacent to Stephen’s booth will be: Morgan the Unicorn live and ready for photo opps all day both days! Storytime Cottage Serendipity Takeover! Readings from the classic series all day both days! ALL ACTIVITIES AND ENTERTAINMENT ARE INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION! Just SOME of the Attractions: Unicorn meet-and-greets all day! MULTIPLE UNICORN CORRALS! Get your photo on a unicorn’s back! More Photo Unicorns! NEW! Unicorn 5K Run to open the Festival on Saturday! Mermaids!!! Meet-and-greet with photos! NEW! 50th Anniversary Celebration of Serendipity Books! Guest of Honor: Author and Serendipity founder Stephen Cosgrove! NEW! Year of the Dragon Activities with inflatables, performers and more! Free Face Painting! Free Parking and Free Shuttles to and from Southwest Plaza! NEW! Flying Fantasy Circus Show 11:00 – 2:30 daily! Karaoke Kingdom! It’s Your turn to SHINE! Wandering Fairies and Other Characters! Four 20-ft Castle slides and obstacle course NEW! Tunes & Tales Stage with musical stories and more! Princess Palace – Meet your favorite movie princesses and sheroes! Creation Station – Make unicorn horns to wear! Make wands and more! Bubble Tower! Storytime Cottage! Don’t miss our “Serendipity Books Takeover” this year! Full Main Stage Entertainment Schedule, including Costume Parade! MORE FOOD TRUCKS THAN EVER at our Banquet Hall Dining Area! (Not included with admission) 3 SHOWS DAILY: UNICORN HUGS – TRICK UNICORNS! Unicorn Hugs is our kind of company… A Florida-based non-profit, all proceeds from their appearances support their visits inside children’s hospitals nationwide. Imagine the amazing therapy these little unicorns can provide when they walk into a child’s hospital room! In 2023, we had ONE of the trick unicorns come visit. And in 2024 – we’re bringing out all 3 of the Unicorn Hugs unicorns – along with their own magical tent! Daily Stage performances at 11:00, 1:00 and 3:00! YEAR OF THE DRAGON ACTIVITIES! We’re showing our scaly, fire-breathing friends some extra love this year. Because – It’s THEIR YEAR, after all! Help us celebrate the year of the Dragon! All included with admission! Opening Ceremony: Dragon Parade, presented by the Colorado Asian Culture Heritage Center: Saturday 10:30 AM Massive 66-ft Inflatable Dragon Obstacle Course! Colorado Dragon Boat Festival Presents: Free Art Activities in our Dragon’s Den tent! Dragon Bounce House: Fireball Fred, for the little kids! “I’ll Bet a Dragon Could” author Dave Radman, doing readings and book signings in our Dragon’s Den tent! Gigantic Castle & Dragon slides and Obstacle Course – with four 15′ slides guarded by a huge dragon! Puff the Magic Dragon Singalong with Simon & Simone – Tunes & Tales stage, 2:30 each day.
Pigmental Studios acquires the rights to cherished “Serendipity” children’s book series
In a landmark deal for children’s literature, Pigmental Studios has announced its acquisition of the beloved “Serendipity” book series, which has captured the hearts and imaginations of generations of children across the globe. The series, penned by Stephen Cosgrove and illustrated by Robin James, has sold over 80 million copies worldwide, making it a treasured addition to Pigmental’s fast-growing portfolio. Marina Martins, CEO and Creative Director of Pigmental, expressed excitement about the acquisition and outlined the studio’s vision for the cherished books. “We are honored to be entrusted with bringing these beloved books to new generations of young people,” said Martins. “Pigmental Publishing, through its BookPop imprint, will be re-mastering the illustrations by Robin James, to showcase the vibrancy, and re-publishing the entire collection over the next two years. Our TV and film division, Pigmental Studios, will be developing several of the titles into their own animated series.” The “Serendipity” books are renowned for their endearing animal characters and life-affirming messages. Since their inception, these stories have helped young readers navigate complex themes such as fairness, sharing, and personal growth, against the backdrop of beautifully rendered, imaginative worlds. Cosgrove, when asked what drove his decision to work with Pigmental, said, “I have spent a lifetime wondering the publishing wasteland in search of Serendipity, only to discover that you cannot seek that which cannot be sought. It was with this realization that ultimately Serendipity found me in the delightful guise of Pigmental Studios. It is and was with a great sigh of relief that I have now nested my creations where they belong.” This strategic move by Pigmental Studios will preserve and extend the 50-year legacy of the “Serendipity” series and will simultaneously introduce these heartwarming tales to a modern audience, once again affirming the timelessness of their messages. Heartfelt letters to the author, from readers all over the world, have expressed the lasting impact of the values in their current lives. Cosgrove’s inspired storytelling, combined with James’s enchanting illustrations, has created memorable stories within a safe space where children can explore, understand and confidently navigate the world around them. Reintroducing these adventures through contemporary mediums secures their place in the collective memory for past, current and future generations to come. The deal underscores Pigmental’s commitment to quality storytelling and its belief in the power of literature to nurture broad societal values in curious minds. While the financial terms of the acquisition have not been disclosed, the anticipated remastered book series and resulting animation projects speak to the company’s significant investment in children’s entertainment and education. Further information about the release dates for the remastered series and the animated adaptations will be forthcoming from the bookpop.com website. Fans old and new can look forward to experiencing the “Serendipity” universe in a vibrant new light. Cosgrove will be available for interviews at the Unicorn Festival on Saturday, June 5 and Sunday, June 6 at Clement Park in Littleton, Colorado, where he will read a story and sign books. For information about the event, visit www.unicornfestivalcolorado.com. For the latest updates and developments about Serendipity Books, please visit bookpop.com. About Pigmental Studios Founded on the principles of curated innovation and boundless creativity, Pigmental Studios is an emerging giant force in animation and family entertainment. With a growing list of diverse and engaging projects in development and production, Pigmental’s purchase of “Serendipity” heralds their expansion into family-focused literature to integrate into the company’s media divisions, a testament to their dedication of delivering compelling content across multiple platforms. Form more information about Pigmental Studios, visit www.pigmentalstudios.com.
Pigmental Publishing acquired BookPop™
In 2023, Pigmental Publishing acquired BookPop™ and the publishing rights to Cosgrove’s Serendipity Book Series, marking a new chapter for the author and his amazing catalog of professional work. The books he has written over the last 50 years are being republished so that a whole new generation of young readers can enjoy his stories.