Whispers of the Forest and Land
Fairy Tales from Hiiumaa
“These are not just stories for children. They are stories that children let the adults borrow, if the adults promise to listen.”
A timeless collection of 14 whimsical animal tales from the Estonian island of Hiiumaa, for both children and adults alike. Blending fairy-tale magic with playful humour, these stories reveal a world where animals talk, misbehave, and sometimes surprise even themselves.
Among them are a stubborn boar, a linnet quick with song, a moose who looms large, a weary postman, and even a king who rules beneath the lake. Written to be read aloud — so children drift off smiling and adults linger in the hush.
Release & Availability
We’re putting the final touches on Whispers of the Forest and Land. At launch, you’ll be able to get it on Amazon first — with an Audible edition to follow. Join the list to be notified the moment it’s out.
Release date
Status: Coming soon (date TBA)
Where to get it
Initial release will be on Amazon. Other retailers may follow.
Meet the Characters
Six glimpses from Whispers of the Forest and Land — mischievous, wise, and wonderfully odd.
Herman
Stubborn, headstrong, and always up for a contest.
Gustav
A small bird with a quick song and quicker wit.
Monty
Big-hearted, heavy-footed, easily surprised.
Frog
Delivers more than letters, sometimes trouble.
Lake King
Proud and watchful, ruling beneath the waves.
Beaver
Whispers secrets across the island’s trees.
News
Manuscript locked
We’ve locked the text! Illustrations and interior layout are underway.
Audiobook planned
An Audible edition is in the works for after launch.
About the Author
I have spent most of my life on Hiiumaa, a quiet Estonian island tucked between vast forests and stormy seas. Rumor has it I was once a child myself, growing up with the stories told by grandparents. They always insisted that every tale must hold just enough truth to keep the lies standing. Guided by that idea and a wry island sense of humour, I have written fairy tales that, I am thankful, are much loved by children across Estonia.
Now, for the first time, a selection of these tales appears in beautiful English — complete with my own old-school, hand-drawn illustrations.
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