A House for Dubki (English)

Yasmin lives in a tin box that turns burning hot in summer and freezing cold in winter. But even that feels like a home, because her dear stray dog Dubki has no home at all. And that feels terribly unfair.

Determined to help her friend, Yasmin decides to build a house for Dubki, just like she has seen her Ammi and Abbu build houses for others. Through the gentle voice of little Yasmin, this heart-tugging story explores a child’s understanding of home, belonging, and kindness.

Set around a family of migrant construction workers, the story quietly reflects the contrast between building big houses for others while living in fragile shelters themselves, displaced and longing for a home far away. The narrative speaks directly to young readers, while the soft, glowing illustrations fill the pages with hope, warmth, and quiet joy.

Age: 5+
Pages: 28
Size: 8.5” × 9.5”

A deeply moving picture book that opens conversations about empathy, dignity, and what home truly means.