Guided by that idea, along with my deep love of nature 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 his tales appears in beautiful English — complete with my own old-school, hand-drawn illustrations

Indrek Silver Einberg

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, who always insisted that every tale must hold just enough truth to keep the lies standing.