What is plankton?

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Why This Story Works for Bedtime

Ocean topics can be soothing when told gently. The story is about small, peaceful drifters and the idea that tiny things can matter—a comforting bedtime message.

Story Synopsis

In the ocean, there are tiny drifters that move with the currents. This story introduces plankton—small living things floating in water. It explains that plankton can be different kinds of life. Some plankton are tiny animals, like baby crabs or little swimmers that eat even smaller bits. Other plankton are more like plants, using sunlight to make energy. Miluna shows why plankton matter. Many sea animals—fish, whales, and more—begin their food chain with plankton. Plant-like plankton can also help make oxygen, which is part of what all living things need. The tone stays calm and wonder-filled, helping children picture a gentle ocean world. Curiosity stories like this teach that learning isn’t always about big things—sometimes the smallest beings are the helpers that hold everything together.

Story Excerpt

Have you ever looked at the big wide ocean and wondered what is inside all of that water Besides the fish and the whales the water is filled with countless tiny living things They are called plankton Plankton are so small that you can’t see just one with your eyes To see them you would need a special tool called a microscope which makes tiny things look much bigger If you could look at a single…

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