The Enchanted Forest

    By Khouna Felgrouna

    The Enchanted Forest cover image

    18 May, 2024

    a woman in a brown dress standing in front of a group of children in a forest with a tree, socialist realism, a storybook illustration, Anne Said, official art

    Miss Claire, always full of energy, announced to her excited students that they were going on a field trip to the neighboring forest to learn about nature's secrets.

    a cartoon of a girl in a school uniform with a book and a book bag in front of a group of school children, bengal school of art, a storybook illustration, Asaf Hanuka, official art

    The children cheered and quickly prepared their backpacks, eager for the adventure that awaited them in the forest.

    a painting of a forest with a fox and flowers on the ground and trees and flowers on the ground, environmental art, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, storybook illustration

    Upon reaching the forest, the children started exploring. They discovered majestic trees, vibrant flowers, and small creatures hiding under the leaves.

    a woman in a green dress standing in front of a group of children in a forest with a butterfly flying overhead, serial art, a storybook illustration, Ada Gladys Killins, official art

    Miss Claire explained how trees help purify the air, how flowers attract bees for pollination, and why it's important to protect nature.

    a group of children standing in a forest with a book in their hands and a book in their hands, serial art, a storybook illustration, Choi Buk, official art

    As they ventured deeper into the forest, they heard a strange noise. The children huddled together, their eyes wide with fear and curiosity.

    a group of children walking through a forest with trees and flowers on the ground and a girl in the middle of the picture, serial art, a storybook illustration, Choi Buk, comic cover art

    They soon realized the noise was coming from a mysterious creature hiding in the bushes. The children looked at Miss Claire, waiting for her to uncover the source of the noise.

    a cartoon of a girl in a forest with other children in the background and a teacher in the foreground, danube school, a storybook illustration, Choi Buk, official art

    Miss Claire, with a reassuring smile, gestured for the children to follow her quietly towards the noise.