The Alphabet Forest Book C

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 C. All the animals there are named
with the letter C, and all the and all the things
they get up to often happens around words
which begin with the letter C.
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 C,
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 ‘D’, introducing new characters
and a wonderful new adventure.
Enjoy the story and have fun.
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chapter 1
CURIOUS COMPANIONS BEGIN
Coco chased clouds while Colin calculated
cartwheels.
Cassie circled cheerfully overhead.
Chuckles carried crumbs yet constantly
crashed into tree trunks. Clara clicked
calmly, calling everyone together for
their cheerful challenge. They wanted a
courageous adventure that would change
their character for the better. Cassie
chirped that God cared for every creature,
even curious ones like them. Coco agreed,
although mischievous ideas crowded his
mind. Clara encouraged them to choose
kindness and courage.
With a clap and a cheer, the companions
set out on a charming quest through the
colourful countryside, confident that God
would guide each careful step.
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chapter 2
CHUCKLES CAUSES CHAOS
Chuckles charged ahead, carrying a
colossal cone of crunchy chestnuts. Coco
complained that Chuckles created constant
commotion, yet everyone chuckled at his
cheerful clumsiness.
Colin carefully checked Chuckles for cuts,
Cassie comforted him with comforting
chirps, and Clara clicked kindly, reminding
them that caring for one another was part
of God’s good plan. Chuckles confessed he
sometimes felt clumsy compared to the
calm or clever creatures. Clara corrected
him, saying each creature carried a unique
calling. Cheered by her counsel, Chuckles
continued confidently.
Together they continued their colourful
climb toward the centre of the curious
countryside.
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chapter 3
COCO’S CHEEKY SHORTCUT
Coco convinced himself that cleverness
counted more than caution.
He crept toward a crooked clearing,
confident his cheeky shortcut would carry
him ahead of the crew. Cassie called
after him, concerned he would cause
complications. Colin calculated that
Coco’s choice could create chaos. Clara
clicked for calm and encouraged everyone
to chase after him. When they caught
Coco, he confessed he chose convenience
over companionship. Cassie comforted
him, reminding him that God cherishes
community.
Coco felt conviction but also courage to
change. He chose to continue with the
group. Together they carried on, closer in
heart and hope.
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chapter 4
THE CRASHING CREEK CROSSING
The companions came to a crashing creek.
Its choppy current churned like a chorus of
cymbals.
Chuckles climbed onto the creaky crossing,
causing concerned cries. Coco coached
him to concentrate, Colin counted careful
steps, and Cassie circled comfortingly.
Clara clicked encouragingly, reminding
them to trust God for courage. Chuckles
crossed successfully, though not without
comic wobbling. Cheering loudly, the group
celebrated his courage. Coco confessed he
would have crawled instead. Cassie chirped
that courage comes in all capacities.
Clara smiled as they continued deeper into
the countryside, grateful for the creek that
had challenged and changed them.
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chapter 5
COLIN’S CLEVER CLUE
Colin discovered a curled map tucked
beneath a cluster of colourful flowers.
Cassie circled overhead, calling out that
it looked curious. Clara clicked calmly as
she cleared the area. Coco cracked jokes
while Chuckles created circles in the dirt.
Colin concluded the clue pointed toward
a concealed clearing. Cassie chirped
that perhaps God was guiding them.
Clara encouraged everyone to cooperate.
The companions committed to following
Colin’s clever discovery.
With cheerful confidence, they continued
toward the clue’s direction, sensing
something colossal and wonderful
awaited them in the countryside ahead.
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chapter 6
THE GIANT C IN THE FOREST
The companions crept cautiously into a
cool, cathedral-like forest. Suddenly,
they gasped.
Before them stood a colossal letter C
carved from cedar, covered in calm green
moss. Coco circled it curiously, Chuckles
climbed it clumsily, Cassie chirped with
excitement, Colin checked its curves, and
Clara clicked reverently. They concluded
it was a creative carving reminding
creatures to choose courage, compassion,
and Christlike character. The forest
seemed to celebrate their discovery with
chirping birds and shimmering light.
Clara encouraged them to carry the
message in their hearts. With cheerful
courage, they continued, changed by the
curious cedar C.
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chapter 7
CASSIE’S CARING CALL
Cassie called the companions together as
she spotted a cluster of creatures crying
near a cracked cocoon.
Clara clicked compassionately. Coco
comforted the tiny creatures as Colin
checked the cocoon carefully. Chuckles
offered crumbs to cheer them. Cassie
reminded them that caring reflects God’s
heart. Together they constructed a cosy
cradle of leaves, creating a calm shelter
for the cocoon. The creatures celebrated
their kindness with grateful chirps.
Clara commended the team for choosing
compassion over convenience.
With hearts warmed and spirits bright,
they continued confidently along their
adventurous path.
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chapter 8
CLARA CALMS THE STORM
Clouds gathered, and a crashing storm
circled overhead.
Coco complained, Chuckles cowered, and
Cassie cried out. Colin calculated the safest
corner under the canopy. Clara remained
calm and clicked a comforting reminder
that God cares during every challenge. The
companions crowded close, encouraged by
her confidence. The storm chilled the air
but could not crush their courage. When the
clouds cleared, a colourful rainbow curled
across the sky. Chuckles clapped excitedly.
Cassie chirped praise.
Clara encouraged them to carry gratitude as
they continued deeper into the countryside,
strengthened by the calm God provided.
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chapter 9
CHUCKLES’ COURAGEOUS CLIMB
A steep cliff confronted the companions.
Chuckles sighed, convinced he could
not climb without catastrophe. Coco
cheered him on, Colin checked the rope’s
condition, and Cassie circled courageously
overhead. Clara clicked that courage grows
when creatures trust God. Chuckles took
careful steps, clutching the rope. Halfway
up he considered quitting, but Cassie
called confidently and Colin counted
his progress. With a final courageous
pull, Chuckles reached the crest. The
companions celebrated with cheerful cries.
Chuckles felt changed, confident he
could conquer challenges he once feared.
Together they continued their colourful
quest.
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chapter 10
COCO’S CHOICE TO CHANGE
Coco gazed into a calm, crystal-clear
pond.
His reflection confronted him with all
his cheeky habits. Cassie circled close
and Clara clicked kindly, reminding
him that God cares and gladly changes
hearts. Coco confessed he sometimes
caused complications because he craved
attention. Colin comforted him, saying
character grows through choices.
Chuckles chimed in with cheerful
encouragement. Coco chose to change,
committing to courage, compassion, and
cooperation.
The companions celebrated as they
continued along the path, proud of Coco’s
growing character.
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chapter 11
THE CELEBRATION CLEARING
The companions reached a celebration
clearing filled with chirping creatures.
Candles crafted from coconuts cast a
cosy glow.
Cassie carried cheerful songs through
the air. Colin contributed clever
stories. Coco cracked jokes that
caused contagious chuckles. Chuckles
performed comical cartwheels. Clara
clicked in gratitude, reminding everyone
that God’s care had carried them from
the beginning to this beautiful clearing.
The creatures cheered together,
celebrating courage, compassion, and
friendship. As the night cooled, the
companions felt closer than ever.
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chapter 12
COMING HOME CHANGED
As the companions crossed the final
meadow, Clara clicked a gentle reminder
that every adventure carries lessons.
Cassie chirped that God had cared for
them constantly. Colin concluded they had
grown in character. Chuckles celebrated
his courage, and Coco confessed he now
cherished community more than clever
shortcuts. Together, they carried home the
message of the colossal forest C, choosing
courage, compassion, and Christlike
hearts. Their countryside home welcomed
them with calm evening light.
With cheerful confidence, they knew they
were changed creatures ready to share
God’s care and kindness wherever they
journeyed next.
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calm
calculated
calmly
canopy
candles
carried
caring
carved
cartwheels
catastrophe
cathedral-like
cause
caused
cares
careful
carefully
carrying
cast
celebrate
celebrated
celebrating
celebration
cedar
centre
challenged
change
changed
character
cherishes
cheer
cheered
cheerful
cheerfully
cheering
cheers
choice
choose
choosing
chirped
chirping
choppy
Christlike
chuckled
clap
clear
cleared
clever
clicked
cliff
climb
climbed
climbing
cluster
clumsily
clumsiness
coach
cocoon
coconuts
cold
colourful
comfort
comforted
comforting
committed
community
companions
compassion
compared
confidence
confessed
confident
confidently
concluded
condition
confronted
considered
constantly
continue
continued
contribute
convinced
cooperate
corner
corrected
counted
countryside
courage
courageous
cracked
crashing
crater
craved
crest
creatures
creaky
creek
cried
crossed
crowded
crumbs
crunchy
crystal-clear
current
curiously
curled
the number of unique words
beginning with ‘c’ is 106

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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