Have you ever gone back to a place and it's nothing like you remember? Well, that's exactly what happens to two young children from the city when they visit their cousins in the country. This little book is intended to be read to young children by an adult or older child. It is meant to spark an appreciation for the beauty of nature, the fun of outdoor activities, and an awareness of life's changes. The unexpected surprise happens when they return a few years later, giving them even more ideas for teamwork and creative adventures under the canopy of The Magical Shrinking Forest .