Welcome to Cedar Forest
Carter spends his summer at Cedar Forest and discovers he can talk to the critters by using his grandpa’s magical walking stick.
Carter & the Cedar Forest Critters
Summer in Cedar Forest brings adventure for Carter. A magical walking stick gives him the ability to talk to the animals. He uses his knowledge of nature to lend a helping hand, to solve a few problems and make new friends.
Stories in this world
What’s That Noise?
Carter helps track down the mysterious noise that’s keeping the critters in Cedar Forest awake all night.
Mysterious Mess
Cedar Forest is littered with garbage. The critters need Carter’s help to tidy the forest and find out who’s making all the mess.
A Stinky Situation
A new visitor brings a strange smell to Cedar Forest. Carter and the critters help her overcome a fear and make new friends.
Mystery of the Missing Sock
Socks have gone missing from the clothesline. With the critters, Carter finds the socks and a new friend for Cedar Forest.
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Author Notes
Nikki Bergstresser
nikkibergstresser.comCarter and The Cedar Forest Critters is a story about observing the world around you, to take the time to slow down and notice the little things.
Carter is a quiet and watchful boy. He is aware of his surroundings and learns from new experiences.
The critters in the forest know that Carter listens to them. He shows friendship by lending a helping hand, using problem-solving skills in the puzzling situations they come across.
I especially love the relationship that Carter has with his grandpa, Ranger Reid. There’s a special bond between a grandparent and grandchild. Carter learns a lot from his grandpa, and his grandpa learns a lot from Carter in return.
It is a summer that Carter will always remember.
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