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Tuula Pere (b. 1958) holds a Ph.D. in Law and is an award-winning children’s author from Helsinki, Finland. Her doctoral dissertation, published in 2015, examines the limits of freedom of speech in the Finnish mass media amidst the social and cultural shifts of the 1960s and 1970s. Prior to her doctoral research, Tuula Pere had a career spanning over two decades as a lawyer and held various expert and executive positions in large industrial companies.
Since 2010, Tuula Pere has published over sixty children's books, many of which have been translated into multiple languages. She has also authored poetry and aphorisms for children, as well as short stories and non-fiction for adults. Tuula Pere is an avid music and sports enthusiast and a keen baker. She is married and the mother of three.
Reviewed by Jamie Michele for Readers' Favorite
A Butterfly's Song, written by Tuula Pere and illustrated by Roksolana Panchyshyn, follows a newly transformed butterfly named Pupa, who is overwhelmed and unsure of her place in the world. Surrounded by colorful butterflies, Pupa feels invisible due to her perceived plainness and hopes that if she could sing like a bird, she would gain attention. When a nightingale tells her that butterflies cannot sing, Pupa becomes discouraged and attempts to sing through the night without success. Just as she feels hopeless, a gentle night breeze offers assistance, guiding her to move her wings in a way that produces beautiful music. Pupa discovers that her wings can create melodies, and through this realization, she learns to appreciate herself as she is, finding joy in her unique abilities.
A Butterfly's Song by Tuula Pere is a heartfelt and beautifully crafted tale about self-discovery and finding inner strength. Pupa’s journey from confusion to confidence is both sweet and deeply moving. Pupa's pain, particularly when she curls up and cries in despair, is positively heartbreaking—I admit that I got a little choked up at that part. The illustrations by Roksolana Panchyshyn are absolutely stunning, with the look of classic hand drawings that are elevated by a gorgeous jewel-toned pencil palette. Pupa, her meadow, its inhabitants, and the sublime depiction of the breeze are all brought to life. Both the story and artwork harmonize perfectly, creating a world that feels warm and magical. My youngest reader and I loved the book, and it's definitely one we’ll revisit often.
