The Alphabet Forest Book E

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 E. All the animals there are named
with the letter E, and all the things they
get up to often happens around words
which begin with the letter E.
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 E,
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 ‘F’, introducing new characters
and a wonderful new adventure.
Enjoy the story and have fun.
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chapter 1
EXCITING EXPLORERS EMERGE
Ellie encouraged everyone to enjoy
an exciting expedition. Edwin eagerly
agreed, his ears flapping enthusiastically.
Evie exploded with excitement, Eric
attempted extra mischief, and Esther
encouraged everyone to embrace kindness
as God enjoys guiding willing hearts.
Ellie explained their expedition would
explore an enchanted woodland. Edwin
examined the map, Evie added extra
sparkles, and Eric elbowed his way
forward. Esther eased them into order
with gentle reminders.
With energetic cheers they entered
the woodland, expecting extraordinary
adventures and excellent lessons along
the way, trusting God to equip them with
courage and joy.
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chapter 2
ERIC’S ENDLESS ENERGY
Eric exploded ahead with endless energy.
Ellie exclaimed for him to ease his
speed, but Eric exaggerated every move,
entertaining himself greatly.
Edwin eventually ended up entangled in
vines. Evie attempted to help but ended
up equally entangled. Esther encouraged
calmness, reminding them that God
empowers patience. Ellie expertly freed
them while Eric pretended it was all part
of an exciting exercise. Edwin expressed
exhaustion. Evie giggled at the experience.
Esther explained that everyone must
encourage one another. Eric, embarrassed,
eased his pace and promised to embrace
teamwork.
With restored energy they continued
exploring the enchanting woodland.
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chapter 3
EVIE’S EXTRAORDINARY IDEA
Evie examined a glowing acorn and
exclaimed she had an extraordinary
idea. Edwin eyed it with interest. Ellie
encouraged her to explain. Evie believed
the enchanted acorn might help them
enter deeper into the woodland. Eric
pretended expertise, exaggerating wildly.
Esther eased the group, reminding
them that God often uses small things
to teach essential lessons. Evie gently
placed the acorn on the earth. Instantly,
a pathway emerged, edged with emerald
ferns. Everyone gasped. Ellie exclaimed
that this was evidence of God’s quiet
encouragement.
With eager steps they entered the emerald
path toward exciting new experiences.
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chapter 4
THE ECHOING EVERGLADE
The emerald path ended in an echoing
everglade. Every sound echoed endlessly.
Eric enjoyed exaggerating enormous
elephant noises. Edwin endured it
bravely. Evie explored nearby edges
while Ellie examined unusual footprints.
Esther encouraged everyone to embrace
gentleness, explaining echoes can escalate
emotions. Eric eventually exhausted
himself. Ellie discovered edible berries
and everyone enjoyed an energising snack.
Evie’s echoes giggled around the everglade.
Edwin expressed gratitude for God’s
endless creativity.
Their energy restored, the explorers exited
the everglade eagerly and entered deeper
into their unfolding adventure.
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chapter 5
EDWIN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA
Edwin encountered an engraved stone etched
with elegant symbols. Evie examined it
eagerly. Eric attempted expert explanations,
embellishing everything. Ellie encouraged
honesty and Esther ensured calmness.
Together they explored the engraving.
Edwin eventually expressed that the
symbols resembled an enormous letter.
Evie exclaimed excitedly. Esther explained
that clues often emerge gently. Ellie
encouraged them to continue east, expecting
enlightening discoveries. Eric entertained
them with exaggerated tales of enormous
eagles and enchanted engines. Evie eagerly
recorded the engraving in her notebook.
With expectation growing, the explorers
edged onward toward the mystery’s next
element.
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chapter 6
THE ENORMOUS E IN THE FOREST
Emerging into a quiet glade, everyone
gasped. Before them stood an enormous
E created from evergreen branches
entwined with glowing insects.
Evie exclaimed it was exquisite. Edwin
examined each edge carefully. Eric
climbed excitedly, exaggerating his
bravery. Ellie explained that the E might
encourage them to embrace qualities
like empathy and endurance. Esther
added that God equips everyone with
gifts to express love and kindness. The
E echoed softly as the wind entered its
edges. Evie believed it was an emblem of
encouragement.
Energised by the discovery, they eagerly
continued deeper into their extraordinary
expedition.
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chapter 7
ERIC’S EMBARRASSING EPISODE
Eric attempted an elaborate emu leap to
impress everyone, but ended up entirely
embedded in a muddy puddle.
Evie erupted with laughter. Edwin extended
his trunk to help. Ellie encouraged
calmness. Eric felt embarrassed, expecting
everyone to exaggerate his mistake. Instead
Esther expressed empathy, reminding
him that everyone errs and God extends
grace endlessly. Eric eased up, laughing at
himself. Evie helped him clean his feathers.
Edwin offered leaves to dry off.
Encouraged by kindness, Eric embraced
humility. Together they exited the muddy
patch, spirits elevated and hearts united.
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chapter 8
ESTHER’S ENCOURAGING EVENING
Evening descended elegantly. Esther
encouraged everyone to enjoy a peaceful
moment. Edwin eased himself beside a log.
Evie enchanted the air with tiny sparkles.
Ellie expressed gratefulness for God’s
everlasting care. Eric ate extra berries
enthusiastically.
Esther explained that every explorer needs
times of rest to encounter God’s quiet
encouragement. Evie eagerly agreed and
created an evening lantern from a glowing
leaf. It emitted a soft emerald light. Edwin
exclaimed in appreciation. Ellie encouraged
them to preserve their energy for tomorrow.
With hearts at ease, they entered a restful
evening beneath the evergreen canopy.
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chapter 9
ELLIE’S EAGLE-EYED WARNING
Ellie elevated herself and examined the
environment.
Her eagle eyes detected an emerging
danger: a steep embankment. She exclaimed
urgently. Edwin halted. Evie edged closer
carefully. Eric attempted excitement
but ended up sliding. Esther encouraged
everyone to embrace caution. Ellie explained
a safer entrance existed nearby. Edwin
expressed admiration for Ellie’s excellent
eyesight. Evie eagerly followed the alternate
path and Eric ended up impressed despite
himself.
Together they edged around the
embankment, encouraged that God equips
every creature with useful abilities. Safely
beyond, they expressed thanks and continued
onward with renewed enthusiasm.
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chapter 10
EVIE’S ENCHANTED ENCOUNTER
Evie encountered an enchanting flower
emitting an elegant glow. Ellie examined
it carefully. Edwin extended his trunk to
feel its energy. Eric entertained himself
imagining epic stories.
Esther explained gently that God enjoys
surprising us with little reminders of
His presence. Evie eagerly lifted the
flower and a soft wind encircled them.
Leaves whispered like excited voices.
Ellie exclaimed that the flower seemed
to encourage them to keep exploring.
Edwin nodded earnestly. Eric embraced
the excitement. Esther expressed hope
that their journey’s end would be equally
extraordinary.
Energised again, they continued exploring.
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chapter 11
THE EXTRAORDINARY ENDING PLACE
The explorers entered an extraordinary
ending place filled with celebrating animals.
Every creature welcomed them with
energetic cheers. Ellie extended her wings
proudly. Edwin enjoyed delightful snacks.
Evie entertained everyone with sparkles.
Eric energetically danced, almost tripping
twice. Esther explained the explorers’
kindness had echoed through the forest.
Everyone celebrated God’s endless goodness
and the encouragement found in friendship.
Ellie declared the expedition successful.
Evie agreed enthusiastically. Edwin
expressed humble gratitude. Eric
exaggerated his heroic moments, delighting
the crowd. Esther simply smiled, enjoying
the joy surrounding them.
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chapter 12
EVERLASTING ENCOURAGEMENT
Early the next morning, the explorers
embarked home.
Ellie expressed joy at everything they
experienced. Edwin felt enriched with
courage. Evie excitedly replayed each
event. Eric embraced newfound empathy.
Esther explained that their enormous
letter E reminded them to express love,
encourage others, and enjoy God’s
everlasting care. The sun emerged over
distant hills, enveloping them in warm
light. Everyone felt encouraged and
energised.
Their expedition had ended, yet its lessons
would echo forever. With eager hearts they
entered a new day, expecting even more
extraordinary adventures ahead.
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ease
eased
eager
eagerly
eagle
ears
earth
east
echo
echoed
echoes
edged
edges
elegant
elegantly
element
elevated
embankment
embrace
embraced
emerging
emit
emitted
emotions
empathy
empowers
enchanting
encircle
encircled
encounter
encouraged
encouragement
encourages
end
ended
endlessly
endurance
energised
energy
enjoy
enjoyed
enjoying
enormous
ensured
enter
entered
entertained
entertaining
enthusiasm
enthusiastically
environment
equip
equally
erred
essential
estate
everglade
evergreen
everlasting
everyone
everything
everywhere
excellent
excitement
exciting
exclaimed
exhausted
exited
expect
expectation
expecting
experience
experienced
express
expressed
extra
extraordinary
explained
explore
explored
exploring
explorers
expedition
the number of unique words
beginning with ‘e’ is 58

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/resources
Published by Imani
www.imani.org/resources
ISBN 978-1-83709-359-5
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