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🏆 Category Finalist — Children’s Book International Awards 2026

Honored to have I’ll Be This, You’ll Be That! recognized internationally for excellence in children’s literature.

Welcome

🌳 Welcome to Forest of Words™

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.

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A child walking through a forest where books grow like leaves on trees, symbolizing a magical journey through stories and nature.

Books

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.

Inferential Stories · Thinking Between the Lines

I’ll Be This, You’ll Be That!

A tender, imaginative story about a child who becomes “this,” a mother who becomes “that,” and the love that always finds its way back.

When big feelings swirl and little hearts overflow, pretend play becomes the bridge that brings Mommy and her child closer again. Through clouds, rivers, mountains, and birds, they discover that no matter how stormy the moment, love returns, soft, steady, and sure.

✨ Category Finalist — Children’s Book International Awards 2026

Category: Inferential Learning · Ages: Early readers and up

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Colorful Flowers in the Sun, Who is the Brightest, Loveliest One?

An inferential story about beauty, comparison, and kindness among flowers.

Children 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.

Category: Inferential Learning · Ages: Early readers and up

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My Mommy Has Birdy Eyes

An inferential and observational story of how children understand the world best when they connect new ideas to the people they love.

A curious child discovers the wonderful world of birds not just by reading facts, but by noticing how each bird reminds them of someone in their own family.

Category: Inferential Learning · Ages: Early readers and up

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Mr Math Man

An observational story where children see magic in the smallest moments.

Long before children learn big words or big ideas, they learn us — our voices, our habits, our laughter. This story celebrates the everyday things we barely notice but that become the moments children remember most.

Category: Observational/Inferential Learning · Ages: Early readers and up

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Step Out Series · Observational & Experiential Learning

Tiny Feet Walking, Adventures They Are Talking

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.

Category: Observational Learning (Step Out Series)

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Tiny Hands Sowing, Pet Plants Growing

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.

Category: Experiential & Observational Learning (Step Out Series)

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Tiny Hearts Listening, Nature’s Love Song

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.

Category: Observational Learning (Step Out Series)

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STEM & Everyday Wonders · Science Through Story

Mrs Leaf’s Kitchen

A gentle, imaginative story introducing children to photosynthesis through metaphor and warmth.

Children learn best through stories. By personifying nature, this book helps young readers connect emotionally to scientific ideas, making photosynthesis feel like a daily act of kindness.

Category: STEM/Inferential Learning · Ages: 5 to 10

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When Rain Meets Sun: The Making of Rainbow

Children learn some of life’s biggest ideas by noticing the smallest things.

A child notices rain, then sunlight, then a shimmer in the sky and uncovers the science behind one of nature’s most magical sights. A gentle introduction to light, color, and weather.

Category: STEM/Observational Learning · Ages: 5 to 10

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Festivals · Celebrate With Nature

Where Did That Come From?

A curiosity-led journey into the origins of everyday things and celebrations.

Children trace familiar items and traditions back to farms, fields, forests, and ecosystems — connecting their daily joys with the natural world and the unseen efforts behind them.

Category: Festivals · Celebrate with Nature

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Chronicles of a Runaway Turkey: A Thanksgiving Workbook

Story, activities, and reflection woven into a festive Thanksgiving adventure.

Children follow a runaway turkey while completing themed exercises that explore gratitude, empathy, and holiday traditions. Great for classrooms, homeschools, or family holiday time.

Category: Festivals · Celebrate with Nature

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Love, Family & Connection

Loving You Ever After

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.

Theme: Love, family, connection

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Learning categories

Every Forest of Words™ title fits into a nature‑based learning pathway. Choose the approach that matches your child’s curiosity.

Guessing and deeper thinking

Inferential learning

Inferential stories invite children to read between the lines, notice clues, and imagine what might happen beyond the page—building critical and creative thinking.

  • I’ll Be This, You’ll Be That!
    A playful, imaginative dance of words between mother and child.
  • Colorful Flowers in the Sun
    A reflective tale about beauty, comparison, and kindness among flowers.
  • My Mommy Has Birdy Eyes
    A story where children infer meaning by connecting birds to the people they love.
  • Mr Math Man
    A gentle reminder that children learn from the smallest everyday moments.
Stories through observation

Observational learning

These stories encourage children to slow down, notice details, and let the natural world speak through small, everyday moments.

  • Tiny Feet Walking · Tiny Hands Sowing · Tiny Hearts Listening
    The Step Out Series helps children notice patterns, textures, sounds, and living things during everyday outdoor moments.
  • When Rain Meets Sun: The Making of Rainbow
    A child observes rain, sunlight, and shimmer—discovering the science behind rainbows.
Embodied nature experiences

Experiential learning

Experiential stories bring children directly into action—walking, planting, touching, feeling—so they can learn by doing and remembering with their whole body.

  • Tiny Hands Sowing, Pet Plants Growing
    A hands‑on journey into planting and caring for pet plants, teaching patience and responsibility.
Science through story

STEM & Everyday Wonders

These titles blend scientific ideas with storytelling, helping children understand complex concepts through metaphor, observation, and curiosity.

  • Mrs Leaf’s Kitchen
    A warm, metaphor‑rich introduction to photosynthesis and plant life.
  • When Rain Meets Sun: The Making of Rainbow
    A gentle introduction to light, color, and weather through everyday observation.
Festivals · Celebrate with nature

Festivals: Celebrate with Nature

These titles weave festivals and celebrations together with nature, gratitude, and curiosity— helping children see seasonal moments as chances to learn from the earth.

  • Chronicles of a Runaway Turkey
    A festive workbook blending story, activities, and reflection around Thanksgiving.
  • Where Did That Come From?
    A curiosity‑driven journey into the origins of everyday things and celebrations.

About Forest of Words™

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.

🌿 Our Philosophy

Forest of Words™ blends eco‑pedagogy with poetic storytelling to help children learn through nature, emotion, and imagination.

Rooted in Nature

Children learn best when they explore real textures, sounds, patterns, and living things.

Powered by Story

Stories help children make sense of the world — gently, emotionally, and memorably.

Designed for Growth

Each book supports age‑appropriate learning: observation, empathy, critical thinking, and mindfulness.

Why nature‑based learning?

Nature offers a rich, multi‑sensory classroom that supports holistic development.

📚 Our content categories

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.

🌼 About the Author

Mansi Sharma is a poet, storyteller, and mother of two who believes that nature is the most powerful teacher. Her books are inspired by everyday walks, tiny discoveries, and the quiet wisdom of the outdoors.

She writes to help children feel connected — to themselves, to others, and to the living world around them. Through Forest of Words™, she hopes to nurture gentle thinkers, curious observers, and young hearts that grow in harmony with nature.

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.

Who Forest of Words™ is for

  • Parents seeking meaningful, screen-free learning rooted in nature
  • Educators looking to integrate eco-literacy and storytelling into their curriculum
  • Naturalists passionate about sharing the wonders of the wild with young minds
  • Authors and creators exploring poetic, nature-based storytelling for children

How our resources can be used

  • Bedtime or circle-time stories that spark reflection and conversation
  • Nature walks turned into guided observation adventures
  • Classroom prompts for writing, drawing, or inquiry-based projects
  • Family travel and nature trails enriched with themed activity sheets

Join the Forest of Words™ circle

Share your feedback, ideas, or gentle advice—and receive free downloadable worksheets and activity sheets for travel and nature trails once you join the community. All comments are moderated to keep this space kind and reflective.

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What you’ll receive

  • Free worksheets for travel and nature walks
  • Story‑based prompts for reflection
  • Updates on new books and releases
  • Invitations to share your child’s nature stories

How your voice helps

Your feedback guides future books, activities, and tools—ensuring they stay rooted in real lives, real classrooms, and real forests, gardens, and balconies where children are learning every day.