Why do whales spray water from their heads?
Quick Answer
That tall “spray” is mostly warm air from the whale’s blowhole (its nose on top of its head). When the whale exhales fast, the warm breath hits cooler air and turns into mist—sometimes mixed with a little seawater.
Why This Story Works for Bedtime
It gently explains a surprising ocean sight without drama. Once kids understand it’s just breathing, the scene feels friendly—and it invites calm wonder about animals.
Story at a Glance
RECOMMENDED AGES
2-4 years
READING TIME
1 min
Story Synopsis
Whales can look magical when they rise and make a tall spray—but this story begins by clearing up a common mix‑up. The whale isn’t squirting water like a fountain. It’s breathing. The story introduces the blowhole, a whale’s nose located on top of its head. When a whale surfaces, it opens the blowhole and breathes out “old” air quickly. That warm breath meets cooler air above the ocean and becomes a misty cloud—what we see as the spray. Sometimes a tiny bit of seawater can join the mist, especially if waves splash nearby. Miluna keeps the tone gentle and simple, turning a big ocean moment into a clear picture a child can hold onto: whales are mammals, and mammals breathe air. That one idea makes the whole scene feel less mysterious. Stories like this build love for learning in a calm way. They show children that books can answer real questions about the world, and they encourage quiet curiosity—perfect for bedtime when you want wonder without getting revved up.
Story Excerpt
Have you seen a whale in the sea It can make a tall spray It looks like water from its head But it is not a water gun Whales are mammals Mammals are animals that breathe air So a whale must come up to breathe On top of a whale’s head is a blowhole A blowhole is a nose…
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In One Glance
This story explains why whales look like they spray water from their heads. Whales are mammals, so they must breathe air. They breathe through a blowhole on top of the head. When a whale exhales quickly, warm breath meets cool air and becomes a misty cloud. Sometimes a little seawater can mix in from splashes. The story turns a surprising sight into a simple, calming explanation.
Frequently Asked Questions
It explains the blowhole and why whale breath looks like a spray.
Ages 2–4.
Yes—it's gentle, factual, and full of quiet ocean wonder.
No. It’s reassuring and simple.
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