Long ago in Tiny Tales Land, the stars fell lower than usual—so low they kissed the treetops. That night, a tiny elephant calf, lost in the woods, curled up under the giant roots of Alderwise the Wise Oak and cried softly into the leaves.
At the same time, a gentle starlight turtle emerged from the moonlit pond nearby, drawn by the sound. It rested beside the calf, offering warmth and silence. As they lay side by side, the stars above shimmered brighter and then—poof!—a swirl of magic wound through the trees and fused the two into one being.
That being was Tumbletide, a grateful soul born of kindness, comfort, and shared stillness.
Ever since, Tumbletide has wandered across Tiny Tales Land, leaving glowing thank-you footprints wherever he goes. He collects memories of gratitude in tiny pebbles stored inside his shell and gently reminds others that “thank you” is a kind of magic—soft, powerful, and easy to give.
Whenever someone forgets to show thanks, a small glowing leaf might land on their shoulder, fluttering with a warm breeze and a whisper:
“Gratitude grows where kindness was.”
