The Comet: questions to ask and activities to try
Nyla misses the countryside, until a comet crashes into the city. The Comet is a magical picture book about moving and finding home in a new place.
What age is it for? The Comet is best for ages 4–7. Good for: Moving to the city and missing home.
Read it before or after a move. Talk about what Nyla missed, and what she found in the city.
What it helps with
- Moving house
- Missing home
- Finding joy in a new place
- Family
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “Where did Nyla live before?”
- “Why did she move?”
- “What did she miss?”
- “What did the comet do?”
- “What did she find?”
- “What would you miss if you moved?”
5-minute activities to try together
Home box
Fill a box with small things that remind you of home.
City nature
Find three bits of nature in a city street.
Free printables: The Comet worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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