A small woodland dictionary for our shopkeeper friends. The creatures of Thimble Oak Hollow speak a quiet language called Whisper-Tongue. You may see a few of these words scattered through our letters, boxes and stories. You don’t need to memorise them - their meanings become clear with time.

Lenthamor
Meaning: Welcome

Oakfolk
Meaning: Human adults

Acornlings
Meaning: Human children

Root-Kin
Meaning: Friends who belong together

Home-Held
Meaning: To be welcomed and cared for

Nestfall
Meaning: Evening

Dawnleaf
Meaning: Early morning

Paw-Made
Meaning: Handmade

Acorns
Meaning: Trade, coins, or payment

The Whispering Tree
Meaning: The great oak at the centre of Thimble Oak Hollow

Nestfall thanks vel your Acora-talen.
Meaning: Thank you for your order.

Your Acora-talen now fully arvem-crafted and ready for Redwick-flarn postage.
Meaning: Your order is now complete and ready for postage.

Redwick-flarn messenger wings now carry your Acora-talen.
Meaning: Your order has been dispatched.

🌿The creatures may speak in Whisper-Tongue, but Rosie will always translate. After all, every good shopkeeper deserves to understand the woodland folk they trade with.