The Dream House

By Tuula Pere

January 15^th, 2026

Father is building a mountain house in his childhood village, but Mother and Samira have their doubts about his dream project. When a dishonest builder, Aram, and his men start working, time and money are wasted, and materials get lost.

Fortunately, loyal friends from the village come to the rescue. But what will the vacation home be like in the end?

Written by Tuula Pere

Illustrated by Akanksha Priya

Published by Wickwick 2026:

ISBN 978-952-82-0085-7 (Hardcover)
ISBN 978-952-82-0086-4 (Softcover)
ISBN 978-952-82-0087-1 (Softcover, Premium Color)
ISBN 978-952-82-0088-8 (ePub)

48 pages

Red car drives up a steep, grey, winding road next to a large, orange rock formation. Passengers are visible inside the car. Below, a patchwork of colorful fields extends to the horizon.

Father gestures towards his daughter as the mother looks on skeptically, holding pink folders. The illustration has a flat, graphic style with bright colors.

A family looks with concern at a desktop computer. The father sits with his hand on his head, while the mother and daughter stand behind him, looking worried. The computer displays a landscape image.

A family drives in a red car; the mother looks worried. The father smiles, driving, while the daughter looks on with concern. A yellow house and trees are visible outside.

A family stands in their new home; a woman in pink gestures towards a man in green, while a girl in yellow hangs a picture. Suitcase and prayer flags are visible.

Unelmien talo (Finnish)

Samiran isä haluaa hankkia perheelle lomakodin omalta kotiseudultaan. Rakentajaksi lyöttäytyy epärehellinen Aram miehineen. Aikaa ja rahaa kuluu suunniteltua enemmän ja tavaroita katoaa.