A Stargazer

By Tuula Pere

January 15^th, 2026

A Stargazer

Aylin has a high fever when she meets Vesper, a star boy who miraculously visits her from space. Others think that a severe illness has made her imagine things, but Aylin believes she received true healing stardust from the visitor. After this strange experience, she wants to explore space, and buys a telescope.

A class visit to the city's observatory goes quite differently from how Aylin expects. Fortunately, an old janitor at the observatory also seems to have some stardust in his eyes!

Story by Tuula Pere

Illustrations by Nyamdorj Lkhaasuren

Published by Wickwick 2026

ISBN 978-952-82-0232-5 (Hardcover)
ISBN 978-952-82-0233-2 (Softcover)
ISBN 978-952-82-0234-9 (Softcover, Premium Color)
ISBN 978-952-82-0235-6 (ePub)

42 pages

A girl in bed gazes at a large, bright star. The star emits light rays against a dark blue background with small cloud and rainbow patterns.

A family eats at a table by a large window looking out at snow-covered trees. A girl raises her hands in excitement. A calendar on the wall reads

A classroom shows a teacher and students. The teacher stands near a desk with a book and pens. A student stands in front of a green chalkboard, looking apprehensive. Two other students sit at desks, one laughing. The illustration has a whimsical, slightly anxious tone.

Two children peer at a jar full of coins, next to binoculars on a table. Space-themed posters hang in the background, suggesting a dream of stargazing.

Children play in a schoolyard with swings and a soccer net. Some children run, while others stand and talk. The sky is overcast, and the building is a pale yellow.

Illustration of a girl and an older man side-by-side. The girl has brown hair and large blue eyes with stars in them. The man has white hair, a mustache, and round glasses, also with stars in his eyes.

Tähtiin tuijottaja (Finnish)

Kovassa kuumeessa Alina tapaa Vesperin, ihmeellisen tähtipojan. Muut arvelevat hänen hourivan, mutta tyttö uskoo todella saaneensa parantavaa tähtipölyä. Outo kokemus saa hänet kiinnostumaan avaruudesta ja ostamaan kaukoputken.