Tille, Václav 1867-1937 creator Štáfl, Ot. (Otakar) 1884-1945 text utu 2011 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Little Tom" by Václav Tille is a children’s fantasy tale written in the early 20th century. This enchanting story revolves around the experiences of a little boy named Tom, who is discovered and taken in by a kind herb woman, his godmother, after being found floating in a nutshell. The narrative captures themes of adventure, magic, and friendship, presenting Tom's journey through different realms, meeting magical creatures, and discovering his place in a fantastical world. The opening of the story introduces readers to the warm and inviting setting of the herb woman's cozy hut surrounded by nature, emphasizing her role as a healer and the mystical reputation she holds among the villagers. On Christmas Eve, she receives a surprising visit from a small man, a messenger from the kingdom of gnomes, who asks for her blessing to celebrate the christening of his prince, Little Tom. Graciously, she agrees, leading to a magical christening ceremony that brings joy and reveals hidden treasures. Their meeting sets the stage for Tom's exciting life filled with delightful adventures and valuable life lessons in a world full of wonder. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2011-01-31 Produced by David Edwards, monkeyclogs and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Fairy tales Children's stories PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35126 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35126 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133813.0 35126