Lily. The Dream House
A Chapter Book About Moving, Starting a New School in a New City, Friendship, and Finding Confidence (Ages 7–10)
with Kateryna Didevych (Illustrator); Viktoriia Medvied (Translator)
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Pub Date Jul 9 2026 | Archive Date Feb 28 2027
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Description
Lily begins to discover Barcelona and her new school. Her family, friends, favorite toy Bunny, and magical dragon Ding-Dong help her settle into her new surroundings. But Lily still misses her hometown. She draws her dream house, filling it with her dearest memories, warmth, and the cozy feeling of home.
Then trouble strikes: her drawing goes missing. Lily finds it torn and thrown away in the school bin. Who could have done this? And why is her new friend Jenny acting so strangely?
Lily goes on adventures that help her understand herself and the world around her. She learns the value of honesty and realizes that home is where love, support and the people you love are. Lily finds her Dream House in her heart — and invites you to find yours.
This heartwarming illustrated chapter book blends gentle magic with real emotional growth, helping children navigate friendship, honesty, and the bittersweet feeling of missing home. Perfect for families looking for kids books about feelings, social emotional learning stories, books about honesty and telling the truth, and comforting books about moving and finding where you belong.
Ideal for readers ages 7–10, especially children:
- settling into a new school, a new city, or a new country
- working through friendship troubles, jealousy, or misunderstandings
- learning the value of honesty and how to rebuild trust
- building confidence and empathy through creativity
A touching story about truth, friendship, and discovering that home is the place where you feel loved and understood — and that your Dream House has been inside your heart all along.
A Note From the Publisher
This is a cozy, heartfelt chapter book for readers aged 7–10 about starting at a new school, a language you can't speak yet, and the friends you don't expect — with charming illustrations throughout. It reads perfectly on its own (it's the second book about Lily, after Lily. An Unexpected Journey), and it's a natural fit for classrooms, school and public libraries, and any young reader who has moved house, changed schools, or loves stories about belonging.
We'd truly value your honest review. If you enjoy the book, posting your feedback on Amazon and Goodreads helps other parents, teachers, and young readers discover Lily. Please feel free to reach out with any questions — happy reading!
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9791399214741 |
| PRICE | $17.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 58 |
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