Trip Around the Sun

One night, Milo could not sleep. Milo looked out the window and saw a bright, silver moon. "I wish I could visit the sky," Milo said.

Just then, a little paper rocket floated up to the window. It had a tiny door. "Hop in!" said a soft voice. Milo climbed inside, and whoosh! Up, up, up they went.

First, the rocket zoomed past the Sun. It was big, round, and glowing gold. "The Sun is a star," said the voice. "It gives all the planets light and warmth." Milo felt cozy and warm.

Next, they passed Mercury, a small gray planet close to the Sun. Then came Venus, which shone like a bright yellow pearl. Then Milo saw Earth, blue and green and white. "That is home!" Milo said with a big smile.

The rocket sped past red Mars, and then past huge Jupiter, which has a giant swirling spot. Next was Saturn, with its wide, shiny rings. Milo waved at the rings. Then came pale blue Uranus and deep blue Neptune, far, far away.

"Eight planets," said the voice, "all going around the Sun."

Milo gave a big yawn. The little rocket turned around and glided back home. It set Milo gently on the bed.

Milo pulled up the blanket and looked at the moon one more time. "Good night, planets," Milo whispered, and fell fast asleep.