Our Song, Our Voice

By Tuula Pere

January 15^th, 2026

Our Song, Our Voice

Little Sisu belongs to a flock of rare golden crows that live in a distant valley. However, the birds’ quiet life is beginning to change—giant machines that cut down forests are coming closer and closer.

Sisu’s grandmother Una wants to teach him important lessons about life, including the crows’ traditional songs and language. The flock is among the last of their species, and Grandma worries their unique songs and customs will disappear forever.

Then little Sisu takes on a big task, a journey that is not only important to his grandmother but also to the future of all golden crows.

Written by Tuula Pere

Illustrated by Muntasir Dipto

Published by Wickwick 2026:

ISBN 978-952-82-0217-2 (Hardcover)
ISBN 978-952-82-0218-9 (Softcover)
ISBN 978-952-82-0219-6 (Softcover, Premium Color)
ISBN 978-952-82-0220-2 (ePub)

40 pages

Two paintings depict yellow birds: one shows birds surrounding a nest, the other shows birds on a branch and swing. The birds have human-like expressions, and the paintings evoke a whimsical, storybook feel.

Pastel landscape art shows a river flowing from mountains to forest under a sky with birds. An eagle flies overhead, while a heron stands near the riverbank. Two yellow birds perch on a tree branch.

Two watercolor paintings illustrate the story

Watercolor painting depicts a golden bird flying over a misty lake. Deer graze and drink in the shallows. Mountains rise in the background, with trees and foliage in the foreground. The painting has a soft, dreamlike quality.

Oma laulu, oma ääni (Finnish)

Pieni Sisu kuuluu harvinaisiin kultaisiin variksiin, jotka elävät kaukaisessa laaksossa. Lintujen elämänpiiri alkaa kuitenkin nopeasti muuttua, kun lähimetsiä kaatavat valtavat koneet puskevat yhä lähemmäksi.

Isoäiti Una opettaa lajinsa viimeisiin kuuluvalle variksenpojalle tärkeitä oppeja elämästä. Ainutlaatuisten laulujen ja tapojen siirtämiseen alkaa olla kiire, sillä vanhan Unan voimat ovat loppumassa.