Little Tom

In a quiet forest clearing a humble widow lives in a tidy wooden hut, surrounded by a garden bursting with herbs, flowers, and vegetables. Though the villagers only seek her when they need her reputedly magical remedies, she welcomes each visitor with calm skill and a deep knowledge of nature's cures. The story begins on Christmas Eve with the christening of a mysterious child named Little Tom, hinted at by a messenger from the king of goblins and an old well by the chapel.

The widow's cottage feels like a miniature castle, its walls lined with carved furniture, a cuckoo clock, and shelves of dried poppy heads and fragrant sage. As the little child is welcomed into the community, the narrative weaves gentle humor with hints of old legends about knights, an enchanted castle, and curious creatures living nearby. Listeners can expect a series of charming episodes where Little Tom explores gardens, befriends strange beings, and discovers the hidden magic of the forest.