Kabouters are tiny mythical creatures that live in the forest. They are like the tiniest friends that love to play and talk to animals. They live in little burrows or mushroom houses and wear pointy hats and tiny clothes. Kabouters are very shy and afraid of humans because they are so small and might get hurt. They come out at night to do their work and take care of the forest. They also like to play tricks sometimes, but they are never mean. Some people believe they exist and leave out little gifts for them in the hope they will be visited by these mischievous beings. But, they are just a story, like a bedtime fairy tale that parents tell their children to make their imaginations come alive.