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Reviewed by Michelle Stanley for Readers' Favorite
Caro’s Comet by Robin Pullen is written for children in Grades K -3. Caro gazed at the stars when she should have been cleaning the windows. She pretended the broom was a telescope and looked out the window, but her mother scolded her for not doing her chores and mocked her for star gazing. Caro was startled when the family telescope spoke, telling her to look at the constellations and watch the Big Dipper and Big Bear. Caro confides in Telescope that she wants to discover new stars and is encouraged to draw a map of them as they appear. Caro spots a light from the tail of a new comet. Telescope tells her she’s the first female to discover a comet and will be paid for each comet she finds and the asteroid Lucretia will be named after her.
Dreams can become a reality as they did in Caro’s Comet by Robin Pullen. The story is based on historical facts about “The Celestial Cinderella.” Caroline Lucretia Herschel (1750-1848) was the first female astrologer to be paid a salary and elected to the Royal Astronomical Society. She cataloged over 2,500 nebulae and found “the First Lady’s comet.” Contracting typhoid during childhood which stunted her growth didn’t prevent Caro from becoming an astrologer. Her mother’s harsh criticism didn’t deter her as well. Robin Pullen has written a beautiful story for children who will enjoy learning about science and history in a fun and interesting way. There are lovely illustrations by Bill Ivins.
