The Alphabet Forest Book G

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 G. All the animals there are named
with the letter G, and all the things they
get up to often happens around words
which begin with the letter G.
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 G,
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 ‘H’, introducing new characters
and a wonderful new adventure.
Enjoy the story and have fun.
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chapter 1
GATHERING AT THE GRANITE GORGE
Gus gazed gladly at the great granite
gorge. Gracie giggled and greeted the
glowing morning. Gloria glided gracefully
toward the group. Gideon grabbed a
granola snack, grinning greedily. Griff,
ever goofy, gave everyone grand waves
before tripping over a gravel mound.
Gus gathered the group, guiding them
to begin a grand adventure filled with
God-given goodness. Gracie galloped
forward, grateful for friends. Gloria
gently reminded them to give grace.
Gideon gulped his snack quickly, and
Griff groaned playfully.
Together they gallantly entered the gorge,
glad for the journey God had grown for
them.
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chapter 2
GRIFF’S GOOFY GUESSWORK
Griff guessed the glowing crack in the
granite gorge must guard golden treasure.
Gus groaned. Gracie gasped dramatically
but giggled moments later. Gloria gently
guided Griff to gaze more carefully. Gideon
gained courage and gave the crack a gentle
tap.
A gush of glittering dust flew out,
covering Griff completely. Gracie giggled
uncontrollably. Gus granted Griff a gentle
pat. Gloria gracefully explained that
guessing without grounding leads to goofy
moments. Gideon grinned, grateful they
were growing together. Griff, glowing like a
glittering lantern, agreed to go gently from
then on.
They continued deeper into God’s gorgeous
gorge.
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chapter 3
GRACIE’S GRAND LEAP
Gracie gathered her legs and gave a grand
leap over a gurgling stream. Gus cheered
loudly. Gideon gulped nervously, gripping
Gloria’s feathers. Griff gazed at the gap,
groaning that gravity might grab him if he
tried.
Gracie giggled and coached them gently.
Gloria glided gracefully across the stream
with Gideon gripping tightly. Griff
growled at the challenge but gave it a go,
generating a giant splash. Gus galloped
last, grateful for God’s guidance.
Together they gained ground on the gorge
path, glowing with laughter. Gracie
grinned proudly, glad to help her friends
grow braver.
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chapter 4
GIDEON’S GLITTERY DISCOVERY
Gideon gasped as his tiny gecko toes
grazed a glittery gem lodged in a granite
groove. Gracie grew excited. Gus gently
lifted it. Griff grabbed it greedily, but
Gloria gave him a gentle glare.
Gideon guessed it was a God-gifted guide
for their journey. The gem glowed green
and gold, giving off gentle warmth. Gracie
gestured forward eagerly. Gus agreed they
should guard the gem carefully. Griff
grudgingly gave it back after Gloria’s
gentle guidance.
With grateful hearts, the group continued,
guided by the gem’s gentle glow
glimmering against the granite walls.
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chapter 5
GLORIA GUARDS THE GROUP
As the gorge grew narrow, Gloria
graciously guided the group beneath
great granite slabs.
Gideon glanced nervously at the giant
grey boulders. Gracie gave him gentle
encouragement. Griff grumbled but
followed. Gus gave thanks to God for
Gloria’s gentle guardianship. Gloria
glided ahead, giving them signals when
the ground grew gritty or the gaps grew
wider. Gracie gathered tiny glowing
flowers to give to her friends. Gideon
grew bolder with each step. Griff even
gave a rare grateful grin.
Together they journeyed forward, feeling
God’s grace guarding them as Gloria
guided the way.
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chapter 6
THE GIANT G AMONG THE TREES
Leaving the gorge briefly, the group
entered a grove of grand green trees.
Suddenly they gazed upon a giant G
grown from granite chunks, tangled
branches and glowing fungus. Gracie
gasped gloriously. Gideon gently traced
the grooves. Gus guessed it reminded
them of God’s great goodness. Gloria
agreed, noting how the G grew naturally
from God’s creation. Griff gawked, finally
giving a genuine smile. The glowing
fungus lit the G like a gentle lantern.
They gathered around it, grateful for
God’s guidance. Energised with new
understanding, they returned gladly to
the granite gorge.
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chapter 7
GRIFF’S GENTLE CHANGE
Griff, usually goofy and greedy, grew
gentler. When Gideon struggled to grip a
granite step, Griff gave him a gentle lift.
Gracie grinned proudly.
Gus gave thanks to God for growing Griff’s
heart. Gloria gently encouraged him, saying
grace grows in grateful hearts. Griff glowed
with newfound goodness. Gideon giggled,
grateful for Griff’s help.
Together they climbed the granite path with
growing unity. Gracie gathered wild grapes
along the way. Gus guided them with steady
steps. Griff’s gentle change generated great
joy, reminding everyone that God gladly
grows goodness in every willing friend.
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chapter 8
GUS THE GREAT GUIDE
Gus gained confidence as he guided the
group higher into the granite gorge. Gracie
galloped beside him.
Gloria glided overhead, giving gentle
signals. Gideon grinned from Gus’s
back. Griff gazed at the grand view,
feeling grateful. Gus spotted a glowing
tunnel gleaming with golden granules.
Gracie gasped with glee. Gideon gulped
nervously, yet trusted Gus. Gloria gracefully
encouraged everyone forward. Griff
gathered courage and followed.
The tunnel glittered like God’s grand
gallery. Gus guided them through, grateful
for God’s guidance growing in him. The
group gleefully travelled on.
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chapter 9
THE GURGLING GRANITE POOL
The tunnel opened into a gurgling granite
pool glowing green and gold.
Gracie glided over the edge and giggled at
her reflection. Gideon gently dipped his toes.
Gus gave thanks for God’s gorgeous creation.
Gloria guided Griff, who nearly tripped into
the pool with a giant splash. The water gave
off gentle warmth, glowing like grace itself.
Faint grooves on the granite looked like tiny
guiding arrows.
Gracie guessed they should go where the
grooves pointed. Gus agreed gladly. They
gathered themselves and followed the
grooves toward their grand finale.
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chapter 10
GLORIA’S GLORIOUS SONG
As they journeyed, Gloria gifted the group
with a glorious song.
Her gentle voice glided through the
granite gorge like golden wind. Birds
gathered, glowing softly as they joined
her. Gideon grew still in wonder. Gracie
got goosebumps. Gus gave thanks to God
for Gloria’s gift. Griff grinned gratefully,
feeling peace grow in his heart.
The gorge glowed brighter as the song
filled every corner. It guided them forward
with grace. Gloria ended gently, and the
group gave grateful applause. Renewed
in spirit, they continued their great
adventure together.
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chapter 11
THE GRAND GATHERING
The group reached a grand granite
amphitheatre gleaming with golden light.
Gathered creatures greeted them gladly.
Gracie galloped about greeting everyone.
Gideon giggled as glowing beetles
crawled gently on him. Gus gave thanks
for God’s guidance. Gloria gracefully
shared her glorious song again.
Griff gave out granite chips he had
gathered, gifting them generously. The
gathering grew into a great celebration
of friendship, forgiveness and God’s
goodness.
The gorge glowed with joy as everyone
gathered in unity. Hearts grew brighter
and gratitude filled the air as their
adventure neared its glorious end.
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chapter 12
GOING HOME GRATEFUL
As the golden glow of evening grew, the
friends began their gentle journey home.
Gus gazed gratefully at how God had
guided every step. Gracie glowed with
giggles. Gideon felt greater courage
growing inside him. Gloria glided
gracefully, giving thanks. Griff, once goofy
and greedy, now generous and gentle,
grinned deeply. The giant G, the glowing
gem and the granite gorge had grown them
together. They gave each other grateful
hugs.
Going home, they carried God’s goodness
in their hearts, grateful for the grand
adventure that would guide them forever.
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the number of unique words
beginning with ‘g’ is 71
gained
gallantly
galloped
gallery
gaped
gasped
gathered
gathering
gather
gazed
generating
generous
genuine
gently
gestured
giant
gift
gifted
give
given
gives
glad
gladly
glance
glided
gliding
glimmering
glittered
glittering
glittery
glitter
glow
glowed
glowing
glows
go
goofy
good
goodness
gorge
gorgeous
grace
gracefully
graciously
granite
granola
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granted
grateful
gratitude
gravely
great
greedy
green
grinned
grinning
grip
groove
grooves
ground
grow
growing
grown
guidance
guide
guided
guiding
gurgling

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
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