What are planets
Quick Answer
Planets are large objects in space that orbit a star, like the Sun. They don’t make their own light, but they can reflect sunlight.
Why This Story Works for Bedtime
Night-sky learning feels naturally bedtime-friendly—quiet, slow, and full of gentle wonder.
Story at a Glance
RECOMMENDED AGES
4-7 years
READING TIME
2 min
Story Synopsis
The night sky is full of lights and stories. This story explains what planets are. Miluna shares that planets are big worlds that travel around a star. In our solar system, the planets orbit the Sun. Planets don’t glow like stars, but they can shine by reflecting sunlight—like a calm mirror in space. The tone is soothing and curious, helping kids feel comfortable with big ideas about the universe.
Story Excerpt
When you look up at the night sky you might see tiny bright dots Some of those dots are planets Planets are big balls that go around the sun The sun is the bright yellow circle you see in the day It gives us light and keeps us warm Earth is a planet That's where we…
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In One Glance
Planets are large bodies that orbit a star. In our solar system, eight planets orbit the Sun on predictable paths. Planets don’t create their own light the way stars do; they reflect sunlight, which is why some can look bright in the night sky. Many planets have moons, and each planet has its own features—rocky surfaces, thick clouds, or swirling storms. The story keeps the focus on gentle wonder and simple definitions.
Frequently Asked Questions
It explains planets as large worlds that orbit a star and reflect light.
Ages 4–7.
Yes—night-sky wonder is naturally soothing.
No. It stays gentle and simple.
It gives kids a clear ‘big picture’ and encourages questions about the universe in a calm way.