A nature-based learning platform where stories grow like trees and curiosity blooms in every leaf.
Inspired by eco-pedagogy and poetic storytelling, Forest of Words™ invites children and families to explore the natural world through books, games, and creative learning tools. Whether you're a parent, teacher, naturalist, or author, you'll find resources that nurture ecological awareness, emotional intelligence, and joyful inquiry.
We believe that nature is the most powerful teacher—and stories are its voice.
We foster empathy, imagination, and ecological thinking through immersive nature-based experiences.
Our poetic narratives spark curiosity, deepen observation, and build emotional connection. Stories remain etched in minds forever—especially when they offer a lesson, message, or gentle nudge to growing hearts. When a story adds value to soft minds, it has worked its magic.
Each book and activity is tailored to age-specific learning goals, guiding children from wonder to wisdom through playful engagement, reflection, and nature-rich exploration.
Nature offers a rich, multi-sensory classroom that supports holistic development:
Forest of Words™ offers stories and activities across different dimensions of learning—helping children observe, experience, and infer from the natural world around them.
| Category | Description | Learning focus |
|---|---|---|
| Experiential learning | Real-world nature stories—walks, gardens, seasons, and everyday encounters with the outdoors. | Sensory, emotional, embodied learning. |
| Inferential stories | Playful narratives that invite children to guess, deduce, and imagine beyond the text. | Critical thinking, pattern recognition, and cause–effect thinking. |
| Stories through observation | Stories inspired by small details—animal behavior, plant growth, weather shifts, and more. | Mindfulness, curiosity, and scientific inquiry. |
“The Step Out Series is rooted in observation-based storytelling—where every walk becomes a story, and every story deepens awareness.”
Forest of Words™ is a growing ecosystem of stories, activities, and nature-based resources designed to help children look closer, feel deeper, and think more gently about the world around them. Each book is crafted to turn the simple act of stepping outside into an invitation for wonder.
Mansi Sharma is a poet, storyteller, and mother of two, weaving wonder into every word she writes. With an MBA in HR and Marketing and over 7.5 years of diverse professional experience—including years spent working closely with children—she brings both strategic insight and soulful sensitivity to her craft.
A lifelong writer with a deep curiosity for child psychology, Mansi believes that stories are more than entertainment—they’re seeds of thought, empathy, and imagination. Her tales are inspired by nature, observation, and the quiet wisdom of everyday life. Through her books, she invites young readers to step outside, look closer, and think deeper.
Whether it’s a flower whispering a secret or a breeze carrying a lesson, Mansi’s stories help children connect with the world around them—and the world within.
Each Forest of Words™ title is intentionally placed within a learning pathway—Observational, Experiential, Inferential, and Festivals (Celebrate with Nature). This helps families and educators choose stories that align with specific developmental and thematic goals.
These stories encourage children to slow down, notice details, and let the natural world speak through small, everyday moments.
Experiential stories bring children directly into action—walking, planting, touching, feeling—so they can learn by doing and remembering with their whole body.
Inferential stories invite children to read between the lines, notice clues, and imagine what might happen beyond the page—building critical and creative thinking.
These titles weave festivals and celebrations together with nature, gratitude, and curiosity—helping children see seasonal moments as chances to learn from the earth.
Below is a growing shelf of Forest of Words™ titles. Each cover links to its page on Amazon, where you can explore previews, formats, and reviews.
An inferential story about beauty, comparison, and kindness among flowers basking in sunlight.
Children are invited to listen as each flower wonders who is the most beautiful, only to discover that brightness and loveliness can mean many different things. A reflective, nature-rich conversation starter.
A walk outside becomes a trail of tiny discoveries and big conversations.
This observational story turns everyday walks into adventures, helping children notice patterns, textures, and creatures around them. Perfect for nature trails, school walks, or after-dinner strolls.
Planting seeds, nurturing sprouts, and watching pet plants grow.
Children follow along as tiny hands dig, water, and care for their green friends, learning patience, responsibility, and the joy of tending to life. Ideal for gardening units and home projects.
A soft, lyrical invitation to listen to nature’s whispers.
This observational title encourages children to tune into birdsong, breezes, rustling leaves, and more, discovering how nature “speaks” in sounds and feelings. Ideal for quiet-time reading and mindfulness.
A curiosity-led journey into the origins of everyday things and celebrations.
Children are encouraged to trace familiar items and traditions back to farms, fields, forests, and ecosystems—connecting their daily joys with the natural world and unseen efforts behind them.
Story, activities, and reflection woven into a festive Thanksgiving adventure.
Children follow a runaway turkey while completing themed exercises and activities that explore gratitude, empathy, and holiday traditions. Great for classrooms, homeschools, or family holiday time.
A tender celebration of love that grows through seasons and small moments.
This lyrical book can be read as a love letter between partners or from caregiver to child, capturing the gentle, enduring nature of love. A keepsake for special occasions and everyday reading alike.
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