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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.
Three Forest of Words™ titles are now featured in the Indie Ohio statewide digital library.
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Kids feel big emotions, and sometimes they don't know what to do with them.
When Taki’s anger grows too loud, nature gently steps in to help, a tree teaches him to breathe, a bird turns frustration into song, and tiny creatures show him new ways to calm his heart.
Buy on AmazonBelow 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.
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.
✨ Literary Titan Book Award Winner
✨ Category Finalist — Children’s Book International Awards 2026
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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.
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An inferential and observational story of how children understand the world best when they connect new ideas to the people they love.Indie Ohio Selected!
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A gentle, imaginative story introducing children to photosynthesis through metaphor and warmth.Indie Ohio Selected!
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Buy on AmazonEvery Forest of Words™ title fits into a nature‑based learning pathway. Choose the approach that matches your child’s curiosity.
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 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.
These titles blend scientific ideas with storytelling, helping children understand complex concepts through metaphor, observation, and curiosity.
These titles weave festivals and celebrations together with nature, gratitude, and curiosity— helping children see seasonal moments as chances to learn from the earth.
Mansi’s stories blend nature, emotions, and early learning, creating calm, meaningful experiences for young learners. Her visits are warm, Montessori‑aligned, and designed to nurture curiosity, observation, and emotional awareness.
Literary Titan Award Winner · Children’s Book International Finalist · Indie Ohio Selection
“Kids loved the parent‑child parallel. You kept the interest till the end.”
| Classroom Storytime | Half‑Day Author Visit | Full‑Day Experience |
|---|---|---|
| 30–40 minutes | 2.5–3 hours | 5–6 hours |
| Interactive Reading & SEL Activity | Repeated Storytime + Mini‑Activities | Storytime + SEL Activities + Optional Nature Walk |
| 1 classroom | 3–4 classrooms | 5–8 classrooms |
| Single classrooms, enrichment blocks | Montessori schools, early‑learning centers | School‑wide literacy or SEL events |
| Book | Activity | SEL Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Colorful Flowers in the Sun | Face Cards Activity | Self‑awareness & confidence |
| I’ll Be This, You’ll Be That! | Imaginative Story Prompt | Emotional expression |
| Tiny Feet Walking | Nature Walk Bingo | Observation & mindfulness |
| Tiny Hearts Listening | Sound Recognition | Emotional awareness |
Email: forestofwords19@gmail.com
Phone: 614‑707‑8570
Website: www.forestofwords.com
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.
Forest of Words™ blends eco‑pedagogy with poetic storytelling to help children learn through nature, emotion, and imagination.
Children learn best when they explore real textures, sounds, patterns, and living things.
Stories help children make sense of the world — gently, emotionally, and memorably.
Each book supports age‑appropriate learning: observation, empathy, critical thinking, and mindfulness.
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. |
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.
Three of her books —I’ll Be This, You’ll Be That!, Mrs Leaf’s Kitchen, and My Mommy Has Birdy Eyes — are featured in Indie Ohio, a statewide digital library program celebrating local authors.
Mansi also partners with schools and libraries across Ohio for nature‑based author visits, readings, and creative learning workshops.
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.
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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.