About the book
A picture book touching on the impact of moving away from home that teaches coping skills for kids struggling with relationships and sense of belonging, while also holding space for the places they come from. For fans of The Blue House by Phoebe Wahl.
\"A lovely story to share with anyone who is struggling to find comfort in a new situation.\"
—STARRED REVIEW School Library Journal
When Nyla is forced to leave her home in the country to start life again in the city, all she can think about is everything she misses from before.
So when a comet comes crashing through the city streets and starts growing into a forest, Nyla can’t resist a chance to head somewhere that feels closer to what she had before ... but what starts as an escape could be just the thing to make her finally feel at home.
Parents looking for childrens books that target ages 3-5 and emphasize the value of imagination and play as acts of self care will be excited they found this beautiful book!
Editions of The Comet
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781838740658
Read an Excerpt
A picture book touching on the impact of moving away from home that teaches coping skills for kids struggling with relationships and sense of belonging, while also holding space for the places they come from. For fans of The Blue House by Phoebe Wahl.
\"A lovely story to share with anyone who is struggling to find comfort in a new situation.\"
—STARRED REVIEW School Library Journal
When Nyla is forced to leave her home in the country to start life again in the city, all she can think about is everything she misses from before.
So when a comet comes crashing through the city streets and starts growing into a forest, Nyla can’t resist a chance to head somewhere that feels closer to what she had before ... but what starts as an escape could be just the thing to make her finally feel at home.
Parents looking for childrens books that target ages 3-5 and emphasize the value of imagination and play as acts of self care will be excited they found this beautiful book!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Comet about?
A picture book touching on the impact of moving away from home that teaches coping skills for kids struggling with relationships and sense of belonging, while also holding space for the places they come from. For fans of The Blue House by Phoebe Wahl.
\"A lovely story to share with anyone who is struggling to find comfort in a new situation.\"
—STARRED REVIEW School Library Journal
When Nyla is forced to leave her home in the country to start life again in the city, all she can think about is everything she misses from before.
So when a comet comes crashing through the city streets and starts growing into a forest, Nyla can’t resist a chance to head somewhere that feels closer to what she had before ... but what starts as an escape could be just the thing to make her finally feel at home.
Parents looking for childrens books that target ages 3-5 and emphasize the value of imagination and play as acts of self care will be excited they found this beautiful book!
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Comet?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction
Where can I read a sample of The Comet?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781838740658
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Comet?
Joe Todd-Stanton
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Comet is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781838740658)
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