Why do we cry tears?
Quick Answer
We cry tears for a few reasons: tears help keep our eyes clean and comfortable, and they can also show big feelings like sadness, frustration, or even joy. Tears are one of the body’s gentle ways to protect and communicate.
Why This Story Works for Bedtime
It names emotions in a calm, non-judgy way, which can be soothing at night. Understanding tears helps kids feel safe with feelings—and bedtime is often when feelings show up.
Story at a Glance
RECOMMENDED AGES
2-4 years
READING TIME
1 min
Story Synopsis
Crying is something every child does, but many wonder: why do tears appear? This story answers in two soft parts—body and feelings. First, it explains that tears are helpful for the eyes. They keep the surface of the eye comfortable and can wash away tiny bits of dust. Then it moves to the heart side: sometimes tears come with big feelings. You might cry when you’re sad, when you’re overwhelmed, when you’re frustrated, or even when something is so sweet and happy that it spills over. The story treats crying as normal, not as something to hide. Miluna’s gentle curiosity matters here: it connects science and emotions without making either one heavy. Kids learn that bodies have caring systems, and feelings are part of being human. To support curious minds, the story quietly builds emotional vocabulary and self-understanding—while also showing that reading can help us make sense of what we feel. It’s a calm bridge between learning and comfort.
Story Excerpt
Have you seen water come from your eyes Those little drops are tears Your eyes make tiny tears all day They keep your eyes wet and comfy Tears also help wash out dust Like a small rinse for your eyes Sometimes tears come when you feel a lot You might feel sad hurt or mad Sometimes…
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In One Glance
This story explains why we cry tears. Tears can protect our eyes by keeping them moist and washing away dust. Tears can also come with feelings—sadness, frustration, relief, or even joy. The story presents crying as normal and helpful, linking body science with emotional understanding in a gentle, bedtime-friendly tone.
Frequently Asked Questions
It explains both the body reason (eye care) and the feelings reason (emotions).
Ages 2–4.
Yes—especially when kids are processing feelings.
No. It’s gentle and supportive.
It builds emotional vocabulary and shows that learning can be comforting, too.