The Alphabet Forest Book B

Carl Brettle
illustrated by
hatice bayramoglu

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Published in 2026 by Imani
161 New Road, Skewen, Neath, SA10 6HD
www.imani.org
Illustrations by Hatice Bayramoglu
Design & artwork direction by Phil Davies
www.phildaviesauthor.com
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A BIG hello to Alphabet Forest.
We’re going on a journey through various parts
of the Alphabet Forest. This book focuses on
an area with lots of nature, in the shape of a
letter B. All the animals there are named
with the letter B, and all the and all the things
they get up to often happens around words
which begin with the letter B.
We hope you have a lot of fun when
you read the adventure.
After the story ends you see a page with how
many words in the story start with the letter B,
can you count them as you go along and see if
you get the right number at the end.
In the next adventure, it will all be about
the letter ‘C’, introducing new characters
and a wonderful new adventure.
Enjoy the story and have fun.
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chapter 1
THE BIG BEGINNING
Bobby the Bear bounded through the
bright bushes humming a bubbly tune.
Bella the Bunny bounced beside him,
bringing Billy the Beaver a basket of
blueberries. Becky the Bluebird fluttered
bravely above them while Bruno the
Basset Hound barked bashfully. Suddenly
the friends all bumped together in a big
bundle.
They burst into giggles because being
together always felt better. Bobby
reminded them that blessing one another
made the forest brighter. Bella agreed
and said kindness always brings beauty.
They all believed God made them buddies
for a beautiful purpose.
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chapter 2
BOBBY'S BRILLIANT BREAKFAST
Bobby built a brilliant breakfast by
balancing blueberries in a big bowl.
Bella brought banana bread baked
by Billy, who bravely blended berries
into the batter. Becky beamed as she
blessed the meal with a tiny cheerful
chirp. Bruno bounded about, begging
for a bite. They all belly-laughed when
Bobby accidentally blew the blueberries
everywhere.
The friends remembered to be grateful
even when breakfast turned bonkers.
Bella gently whispered that God loves
joyful hearts. Bobby nodded and believed
breakfast tasted better when shared.
Together they enjoyed every bright,
blessed bite.
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chapter 3
BILLY'S BIG BRIDGE PLAN
Billy the Beaver brought out his bold
blueprint for a brand-new bridge by
the bubbling brook. Bobby bragged it
looked brilliant. Bella bounced with
excitement. Becky balanced on Bruno’s
back to see better.
Billy believed the bridge would bring
beauty and blessing to everyone. But
the boards bent, bobbed, and boinged
each time he tried to build. Instead of
being bothered, the buddies burst into
laughter.
Bruno barked bravely, reminding them
that mistakes build better builders.
Billy beamed. He believed God would
help him do his best, even if the bridge
bounced a bit.
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chapter 4
BELLA'S BAFFLING BURROW
Bella invited everyone to her brand-new
burrow, built beneath a beautiful birch
tree.
Bobby bumped his head trying to enter.
Bruno got his bottom stuck. Becky
burst inside easily but bonked Billy
by mistake. Bella apologised between
giggles. Her burrow was bigger inside
than it looked because she believed
beauty grows beneath the surface.
The friends admired her bravery in
building it herself. Billy blessed the
burrow with a cheerful prayer. Bella
blushed. She believed God cared about
every little burrow she built and every
buddy she welcomed inside.
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chapter 5
BECKY'S BOUNCY BIRTHDAY SURPRISE
Becky the Bluebird’s birthday brought
bubbling excitement.
Bella baked a big berry bun. Bobby
balanced balloons between his paws.
Billy built a bright bird-sized bench.
Bruno barked the birthday beat. Becky
burst with joy because her buddies
remembered her big day. She believed
birthdays were about belonging. The
friends blessed her, reminding her she
was beautifully made. Becky’s wings
fluttered with gratitude.
They all sang together, thanking God for
another brilliant year. Bruno finished
by bringing Becky a bow decorated with
bells. Becky beamed brighter than the
sun.
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chapter 6
BRUNO'S BRAVE BARK
Bruno usually behaved in a bashful way,
but today he barked bravely from a big
boulder.
A buzzing beetle brigade had bothered
Bella near the brook. Bruno bounded in
and boomed his biggest bark. The beetles
bolted. Bella hugged him, believing
bravery comes in all sizes. Bobby
cheered. Becky blessed him with a bold
little song. Billy built a banner reading
Bruno the Brave. Bruno blushed but
believed courage came from caring for
others.
The friends remembered God encourages
them to be bold when someone needs
help.
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chapter 7
THE BIG BALLOON BLUNDER
Bobby brought a bundle of bright balloons
for a big buddy picnic. Bella bounced to
catch one. Bruno bolted after another.
Becky bravely tried to burst a stuck balloon
free from a branch. Billy balanced three,
but the breeze blew them all upward.
The buddies burst into booming laughter.
Bella reminded them blessings do not burst
when balloons do. Becky chirped that joy
does not depend on perfect plans. Bobby
believed God often brings beauty through
blunders.
They decided to play beneath the floating
balloons and enjoy the picnic anyway.
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chapter 8
THE BRILLIANT BROOK RACE
Billy built five bright boats from bark.
The buddies began a brook race, bobbing
them into the bubbly water.
Becky boosted hers with brave little
breaths. Bella bounced along the
bank cheering loudly. Bruno barked
encouragement while Bobby boomed,
believing his boat was the best. But
Billy’s boat lagged behind. Instead of
boasting, Bobby blessed Billy with a
gentle pat.
They all agreed winning was not bigger
than being kind. Billy beamed. He
believed God smiled when buddies
encouraged one another.
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chapter 9
BOBBY'S BUMBLING BALLET
Bobby boldly announced he would perform
a brilliant ballet. Becky burst into giggles
but promised to be supportive. Bella
brought bells to jingle along. Billy built a
tiny stage. Bruno bowed dramatically.
Bobby began balancing on one toe but
bumped into a bush, bounced off a log,
and belly-flopped into a pile of leaves.
The friends laughed but lovingly cheered
him on. Bobby believed beauty comes
from trying. Bella whispered that God
delights in joyful hearts. Bobby bowed
proudly, believing he had blessed everyone
with laughter.
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chapter 10
THE BURSTING BLESSING BOX
Bella built a blessing box where each
buddy could bring something beautiful.
Bobby brought berries. Billy brought
bright buttons. Becky brought a brave
little feather. Bruno brought his best
bone.
Soon the box bulged until it burst open,
spilling blessings everywhere. The friends
beamed because giving filled them with
joy. Bella believed God loves cheerful
givers.
They decided blessing others was better
than keeping things for themselves. With
hearts full, they shared everything in the
box with creatures across the forest.
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chapter 11
BECKY'S BIG BIBLE SONG
Becky wrote a beautiful song inspired
by a Bible verse about loving your
neighbour.
Bella brought her bells. Billy beat a
rhythm on bark. Bruno hummed. Bobby
boomed the bass. The forest brightened
as they blended their voices. Becky
believed singing truth brought peace.
The buddies felt God’s love blooming
inside them as the melody bounced
through the branches.
Animals gathered, blessed by the
harmony. Becky sang boldly, believing
her song could brighten even the bluest
heart.
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chapter 12
THE BEST ENDING IN THE BIG FOREST
The buddies gathered beneath the bright
sunset to remember their beautiful
journey. They had built bridges, blessed
birthdays, battled beetles, and burst into
countless belly laughs.
Each believed the others made the forest
better. Bobby said God had brought them
together for a bigger purpose. Bella
believed kindness always blooms. Billy
believed bravery builds community.
Becky believed love brightens every path.
Bruno believed belonging is a blessing.
Together they bowed their heads and
thanked God for their friendship. And so
their beautiful story continued, brighter
than ever.
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back
baked
balanced
balancing
ballet
balloon
balloons
banana
bank
banner
bark
barked
bashful
bashfully
basket
bass
basset
batter
battled
be
beamed
bear
beat
beautiful
beautifully
beauty
beaver
because
becky
becky’s
beetle
beetles
began
begging
behaved
behind
being
believed
believing
bella
bells
belly
belly-flopped
belly-laughed
belonging
bench
beneath
bent
berries
berry
beside
best
better
between
bible
big
bigger
biggest
billy
billy’s
birch
bird-sized
blueprint
blenders
blended
blew
blessed
blessing
blessings
blunders
blushed
blushing
boards
bobbed
bobbing
bobby
boasted
boasting
boinged
bold
boldly
bolted
bone
bonked
bonkers
boomed
booming
boosted
bothered
bottom
boulder
bounced
bounded
bowl
bow
bowed
branch
bragged
brave
bravely
bravery
breakfast
breaths
bright
brighten
brightened
brighter
brightens
brilliant
bring
bringing
brings
brook
brought
bruno
bruno’s
bubbling
bubbly
buddies
buddy
build
builders
building
builds
built
bulged
bumped
bun
bundle
bunny
burrow
burst
bush
bushes
but
buttons
buzzing
by
the number of unique words
beginning with ‘b’ is 138

All of this story reminds
us of God’s creation.
God created all of the animals, in
this story, He also created you.
Our prayer is that you would find out
more about God for your own life.
God Loves You.
In the Bible it says in John 3:16 (NIV) -
‘For God so loved the world that he gave his one
and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall
not perish but have eternal life.’
Take a look at
https://bibleappforkids.com/
to find out more
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what have you learned from the story?
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The Alphabet Forest is a series of 26 short books,from the
letter A to the letter Z.
Written by Rev. Doc. Carl Brettle, with a little help from
artificial intelligence, the story takes a child on a journey
of adventure through the entire alphabet.
Every child learns more through inspiration, imagination,
humour and challenge. The stories introduce new
characters in each letter of the alphabet.
By the time they finish the whole series, they will have
learned or been reminded about over 3,000 words.
Enjoy the journey, laugh together, think together and
ultimately learn together as these short stories encourage
us all to build better relationships, and find out about new
animals along the way.
For more information about the Alphabet Forest series,
visit www.imani.org/alphabetforest
Published by Imani
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