Morgan's Magical Media – A Spark of Inspiration
Morgan's Magical Media was born from the spark of a single challenge—a heartfelt dare from my five-year-old daughter, Morgan. When she urged me to write Tree Story, my very first children's book, she unknowingly planted the seed for something much greater. That moment of inspiration led to the creation of Morgan’s Magical Books and, ultimately, to Morgan’s Magical Media—a venture dedicated to storytelling, imagination, and the magic that comes from believing in a dream. Without Morgan’s bold challenge, none of it would exist. This journey, and everything it has become, is for her.
I began writing in 1974. My first screenplay was based on the song “Taxi” by Harry Chapin. I wrote my first children’s book in 1997. My daughter Morgan was the driving force that gave me the inspiration and motivation to write, Tree Story, which was originally titled The Family Tree. Before that, I had never dreamed that I would ever write anything for children. I was divorced at the time, and it was my weekend to spend with Morgan. I was just coming out of a long-drawn-out annoying bout with writer’s block, and I was eagerly working on a screenplay that I had been writing when my thought process decided to suddenly go on an extended vacation! Out of desperation, I was trying to keep Morgan both happy and entertained. I was feeding my VCR with what seemed to be an endless supply of videos for her to watch. When I thought that I had finally gotten her attention directed entirely on Barney the Purple Dinosaur she got mad at me for leaving her out there stranded all alone on “Barney Island”. It was at that point that she let me know exactly how disappointed she was, “How come you never write anything that I can read?” She asked. I was taken by surprise, and I did not know quite how to respond. “Well, what should I write,” I asked. It was obvious that she had planned her response for quite a while because she fired right back with, “You can write about trees. You should make them families of trees in a forest!”
I knew that I had just been put on notice by my five-year-old daughter. She had just challenged me to write my very first children’s book. I couldn’t ignore what I perceived to be a dare of sorts even though my first inclination would have been to somehow slither far away from her request. Fortunately, my voice of reason immediately kicked in and I decided that I would write a very quick, short story about a tree or two in the forest just to appease Morgan enough so that I could then hurriedly get back to working on the screenplay that I had been writing before her trying to redirect the entire course of my writing career!
As I began to work on the story, I clearly remember thinking that I would only dedicate an hour or so to working on the project. As I was writing what was originally supposed to be that one to two trees in the forest scenario it became very clear that I couldn’t stop it from growing. It kept getting bigger and better as I continued to write. It was very peculiar because I felt this unbelievable sense of power when I put my fingers back onto the keyboard. I had never experienced a sensation quite like that one before. When the story was complete the forest scenario had transformed into a multitude of family trees accompanied by a wide array of wildlife that was all living harmoniously inside of the boundaries of that forest. In the end, the story had grown conceptually beyond anything that I could have ever imagined.
Tree Story is geared toward children 8 to 13 years of age, and it follows families of trees that are harvested, taken to a lumber mill, and made into new wood products. Throughout the story, the families continue to face the possibility of being separated forever… or did they?
~Jere Silber
Hey Boys and Girls it's Story Time - This is a 5:23 Video Preview of the 19:10 full-feature version.
Over the past 50 years, I’ve built a diverse and fulfilling career in television, radio, and theatre. Along the way, I’ve been honored with numerous awards, including recognition for my exceptional camera work on the television program News Counterpoint.
In 1999, I received my first Monty Award as the producer of Mister Word Wizard, a children’s television series featuring Richie Havens. Two years later, an audiobook adaptation of my debut children’s book, Tree Story, was nominated for a Grammy Award in the Spoken Word category. That same year, I received a second Monty Award for writing, producing, and directing a video based on Tree Story.
Following the birth of my granddaughter, Skylar, in 2014, I was inspired to write my second children’s book, Up in the Sky. Since then, I’ve continued creating stories for young readers, including Together, an ABC-themed educational book that uses rhymes and large-print text to make learning both fun and approachable. Together has received multiple honors, including the International Impact Book Award for Children's Education, an Honorable Mention at the Los Angeles Book Festival, and several other accolades. Designed for children ages 4 to 10, the book introduces insects and animals in a way that encourages curiosity and supports attention and learning, making it a valuable resource for educators and parents alike.
My most recent children’s book is titled Where Books Learn.
Kideo World Productions is a division of Morgan's Magical Media.
We believe that every story deserves to be told. We are a passionate team of storytellers who specialize in producing high-quality video content for children.
Our mission is to connect with our audience on a deeper level through compelling storytelling and stunning visuals.
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