“Astrophysicist Finlay (Beetles for Breakfast) makes her graphic novel debut in this frenetic introduction to cosmology […] Finlay utilizes existential questions about gravity, relativity, black holes, and other mysteries of the universe to conjure an interstellar romp of cosmic proportions. Densely packed cartooning rendered in bold, bright color palettes by Dearie depicts scientific concepts with visual humor” – Publisher’s Weekly
“Comprehensive, carefully explained, and densely packed with often-fascinating information, the lessons include gravity, planet formation, the theory of relativity, the possibility of extraterrestrial life, and right on to the end of the universe itself. […] This will be a go-to for expansive young minds looking to pull fascinating facts into their gravitational fields.” — Jesse Karp, Booklist
“I’m blown away by Cosmo Park! A delightfully fun, yet comprehensive tour of astrophysics delivered in an engaging and easy to understand way.” — Professor Catherine Heymans, Astronomer Royal for Scotland
“Kara’s adventure with feline companion Sandro through Cosmic Park provides a fun, engaging and accessible journey through the hot topics of modern astronomy. Grab your surfboard and get ready to ride the supernovae shockwave from the stellar nursery to the string theory forest and everywhere in between!” — Dr Claire Davies, Senior Astrophysics Lecturer at the University of Exeter
Featured in Publisher’s Weekly Previews: ‘Blast Off’, Spring Comics & Graphic Novels – January 2025
Featured in Publisher’s Weekly, Spring Children’s Previews 2025
Featured in CBC’s Hot Off the Press – June 2025