This little dragon comes from the Enchanted world that I, Lady Victoria Silver Sage have created called, “Hearthwick-Hollow™.”

You see, I was out in the Enchanted Ivy‑Cottage™, tidying things up for early spring, when I spotted a warm little glow next to the flower pots. There, nestled in a perfect sunbeam, sat a tiny dragon with his nose deep in a book on dragon wellness. He looked so comfortable, legs tucked in, wings slightly fanned for warmth, sipping on a tiny cup of tea, that I almost didn’t want to disturb him.

When he finally glanced up, he blinked once, twice, and then introduced himself in a soft, papery whisper as Nibblenook Bookbud.

He explained that his name carries two old Hearthwick meanings:

• “Nibblenook” is given to dragons who prefer cozy corners, warm nooks, and the gentle nibbling of stories – not the pages, but the ideas inside them.
• “Bookbud” is a title of affection among the Book-Nest-Dragons, reserved for those who treat books as dear companions rather than possessions.

But then he leaned in conspiratorially and added that some in the Hollow call him by a second name — a nickname he wears with shy pride:

“Buecherknuffel.” (Pronounced: BYOO‑cher‑KNOO‑fel)

He told me it means something like “little book‑snuggler,” a creature who curls up between stacks of stories and guards them with a heart as soft as moss. It’s not an official title, he clarified, but more of a fond whisper passed around by those who’ve seen him asleep atop a pile of poetry.

True to form, he had already begun arranging a miniature hoard: a polished pebble, a sprig of rosemary, and three tiny books he insisted were “essential reading for spring.” He assured me he meant no trouble — he was simply seeking a quiet sanctuary where books are loved, tea is brewed often, and no one dog‑ears pages without permission.

I told him the Ivy‑Cottage™ is exactly such a place. He gave a pleased little hum, scooted deeper into his sunbeam, and returned to his chapter on “Mindful Hoarding Practices.”

I think Nibblenook Bookbud — the tiniest Buecherknuffel of the Hollow — has found his home.

🐉 Nibblenook Bookbud

The Little Buecherknuffel of the Enchanted-Ivy‑Cottage™

Species

Buecherknuffel Dragonet: A miniature dragon species known for curling up in book‑nests, hoarding stories, and humming softly when content. They are rarely seen except in places where books are loved, tea is brewed often, and sunbeams fall just right.

Appearance

A warm ember‑orange dragonet with soft, leaf‑shaped ears, tiny wings perfect for fluttering between shelves, and a tail that curls like a question mark when he’s curious (which is always).

Temperament

• Gentle, scholarly, and easily delighted
• Prefers quiet corners and warm nooks
• Startles only when someone mispronounces a book title
• Protective of his hoard but never unkind
• Gives tiny approving chirps when someone reads aloud nearby

Magical Abilities

• Sunbeam Settling: Can make any reading spot feel instantly cozier.
• Page‑Whispering: Understands the “mood” of a book and chooses the perfect one for the moment.
• Hoard‑Harmonizing: Arranges books into aesthetically pleasing stacks that humans can never quite replicate.
• Story‑Scenting: Can smell when a book contains adventure, romance, or mischief.

Favorite Snacks

• Toasted oat crumbs
• Apple peel curls
• The scent of old parchment (he inhales it like perfume)
• Lady Pumpkin’s cucumber slices, but only if offered politely

Personality Notes

Nibblenook is a Bookbud, meaning he forms emotional bonds with books the way others bond with pets. He often pats them gently with his tiny paw before settling in to read. He is also a Buecherknuffel, a term used affectionately in the Hollow for creatures who snuggle into book piles and guard them with soft‑hearted devotion.