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Haylee and Comet: A Tale of Cosmic Friendship (Haylee and Comet, 1) Hardcover – June 22, 2021

by Deborah Marcero (Author, Illustrator)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 89 ratings
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In the warm and wonderful tradition of emerging reader series about friendship like Frog and Toad and Elephant and Piggie, comes Deborah Marcero's Haylee and Comet, a book about a secret wish, a girl named Haylee, and a cosmic friendship.

Haylee and Comet share one simple wish: a friend. And as with all great best-friendships, the universe brings them together in the right place at the right time.

With each adventure, Haylee and Comet learn about what it takes to grow a strong and long-lasting friendship: accepting their differences, discovering the things they share, communicating with honesty, and being open to forgiveness. And just maybe, there'll be some surprises along the way.

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  1. Reading age
    6 - 9 years
  2. Book 1 of 3
    Haylee and Comet
  3. Print length
    72 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool and up
  6. Lexile measure
    GN480L
  7. Dimensions
    7.3 x 0.35 x 9.25 inches
  8. Publisher
    Roaring Brook Press
  9. Publication date
    June 22, 2021
  10. ISBN-10
    125077439X
  11. ISBN-13
    978-1250774392
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K-Gr 3—Haylee, a white girl with wide-set eyes and a star barrette in her short hair, makes wishes on everything, especially falling stars. She is overjoyed when a lively comet falls into her arms, each of them having wished for a friend, and together, they build a Friend Ship (the back half is a rocket; the front half is a boat). Despite their different origins, Haylee and Comet share a similar sensibility, as well matched as the pals in Dan Santat's The Adventures of Beekle. Kind and open-minded, both look at the world with wonder ("Maybe Earth is magic") and forgive each other for mistakes. Marcero's (In a Jar) blue and sunshine-yellow palette is similar to the color scheme of Ben Clanton's "Narwhal and Jelly" series. Most pages contain three to five comic panels, though some pages feature a single full-bleed illustration; the overall impression is spacious and inviting for emerging readers. An "Extra!" section at the end relates information about comets in general and Halley's comet in particular. In the book's final pages, the phrase "The End" is crossed out and replaced with "The Beginning." Readers are likely to wish on a falling star for more installments about the duo. VERDICT This amusing, wish-come-true tale has plenty of heart; recommended for all children's collections.—Jenny Arch, formerly at Winchester P.L., MA

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Praise for Haylee and Comet: A Tale of Cosmic Friendship:

Selected for the 2022 Little Maverick List!

"Anything seems possible for these caring and curious best buds, with their empathic way of relating to each other and the universe."―Publishers Weekly

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Roaring Brook Press (June 22, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 72 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 125077439X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1250774392
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 6 - 9 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ GN480L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.3 x 0.35 x 9.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 89 ratings

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Deborah Marcero

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Deborah Marcero grew up in Michigan farm country where from a very young age drawing, writing, and reading filled her time. She received a BFA in drawing, printmaking, and photography from the University of Michigan, and an MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in Writing. After teaching in Chicago Public Schools as a Literacy Specialist, Deborah realized that writing and creating books for kids was how she wanted to spend her life.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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The Allens
5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging book for our first grader! She loves this book.
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2021
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Our first grade daughter loved this book so much, she asked her school librarian if she could check it out a second week. She was sad as after the second week she still didn't want to return it. Any book that she can read pretty much by herself and engages her is good by us so we bought it for her. She promptly wrote her name inside the cover! There is a really nice flow to the book and it consists of easy words and a few challenging ones for her age group. The message is also very cute and the illustrations are great. I was unaware of this author before but we are already adding more of her books to our list of gift ideas for Christmas for our daughter.
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5.0 out of 5 stars My Daughter Loves This Book
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My 6yr old is really into stars and planets and outer space, and she absolutely adores this book. Great find.
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Jane Kurtz
5.0 out of 5 stars A tender look at unlikely friendship
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2021
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Spare text and illustrations combine in this sweet, uplifting story of friendship.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
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Gorgeous watercolor illustrations and a quirky sweet story.
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Clarence A. Dillard, Jr.
5.0 out of 5 stars Written by Someone Who Really Understands Children
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2022
Haylee and Comet: A Tale of Cosmic Friendship is the first in a new series of graphic novels for beginning readers. In this debut volume, little human Haylee wishes upon a falling star for a new best friend. At the same time, our falling star, Comet, is also wishing for a new BFF. Soon it's a lifelong friendship between young girl and dirty snowball!

In their first series of adventures, the pair build a friendship. Not just a bond between pals. But an actual ship that is half rocket and half sail boat. Afterwards, Haylee presents Comet with a very special gift. But when the present is damaged, what can Comet do to not upset his new friend?

This growing series is written and illustrated by Deborah Marcero (Ursa's Light). Marcero is a K-8 educator and professor of creative writing. You can really tell when a children's author has some sort of education background. Because along with being fun, this book is also imaginative and educational!

In between chapters, Deborah Marcero includes a page of fun ideas for readers (and maybe their best friends) in order to continue the narrative of Haylee and Comet and to put to practice through imaginative play. Then at book's end, there's a 2-page feature on just what are comets.

With all the extras unexpectedly peppered in, I was an instant fan of this book. It hits all of the right elements I look for in a graphic novel or comic for younger reads. Fun-Check. Funny-Check. Encourages play-Check. Educational without being dull-check, check. This was a perfect book for readers in grades K-5 to second grade.

If this book is an instant favorite of the young reader in your life, then the fun doesn't end. A second volume debuted earlier this year and just last week, book 3, 'Over the Moon' became available for retail.

I highly recommend!
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