In the night sky, there are many tiny, twinkling stars. Sometimes, people look up and see patterns or shapes made by these stars. These patterns are called constellations. It’s like playing connect-the-dots with the stars! Each constellation can look like a picture, such as an animal, a person, or an object. For example, one famous constellation looks like a big spoon and is called the Big Dipper.
Think of the night sky as a big, dark blanket with shiny buttons sewn onto it. Each button is a star, and when you join some of these buttons with imaginary lines, they form a special picture. These pictures have been used for thousands of years to tell stories and help people find their way when they travel.
Imagine constellations as a giant puzzle in the sky. Each piece of the puzzle is a star, and when you put them together, they create a beautiful picture. People from long ago used these star pictures to tell stories about heroes, animals, and adventures. Even though the stars are far away, they help us feel connected to the stories and people from the past.