
Lalli, ten, and his two‑year‑younger sister Maija slip from their bedroom into a quiet study, drawn by the glittering night sky outside the window. The cold March evening makes the stars shine brighter than ever, and the siblings ask the timeless question: what are those distant lights? Their curiosity is accompanied by their cat Villi, who watches from the shadows as they hold each other's hands.
Their father, a patient scholar, joins them at the window and begins a simple, enchanting lesson. He explains the steady constellations that have guided travelers for centuries and the wandering planets that move across the sky, naming Mercury, Venus, Mars and the others that share Earth’s orbit. His words turn the ordinary night into a map of wonder, inviting the children to imagine voyages among the planets.
This gentle tale blends everyday family life with the awe of astronomy, offering listeners a warm introduction to the solar system through two curious children. It’s perfect for anyone who enjoys quiet storytelling that sparks a love of the stars without leaving home.
Language
fi
Duration
~3 hours (229K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2018-05-06
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1872–1939
A Swedish writer and journalist from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, he is remembered for fiction shaped by sharp observation and a feel for everyday life. His work belongs to the rich literary world that grew in Sweden around the turn of the century.
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