The Sun is a big, bright ball in the sky.
It gives us light and warmth.
Plants need the Sun to grow.
We feel its heat on our skin.
The Moon comes out at night.
It does not shine by itself; it reflects the Sun’s light.
The Moon changes shape: round, half, and a thin smile.
When the Sun is up, it is daytime.
We can play outside.
When the Sun goes down, the Moon comes up and it is nighttime.
We sleep and rest.
The Sun is far away, but it looks big because it is very bright.
The Moon is much closer to Earth.
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