Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Why is Uranus Sad?

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Authors: Obai Al-Alloush, Laila Ouda

Illustrator: Farah Nasrawy

The original work of this book was made possible through the generous support of the All Children Reading: A Grand Challenge for Development (ACR GCD) Partners (the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), World Vision, and the Australian Government). It was prepared by Asafeer Education Technologies FZ LLC and does not necessarily reflect the views of the ACR GCD Partners. Any adaptation or translation of this work should not be considered an official ACR GCD translation and ACR GCD shall not be liable for any content or error in this translation.

Uranus, Uranus tell me why? Why are you sad and why do you cry?

You’ve been so sad since yesterday, is that because from the sun, you’re far away?

No, that’s not the reason I groaned. Thank you, but kindly leave me alone.

Is it your titled axis? Is it because you orbit the Sun on your side? No, that’s not the reason I groaned. Thank you, but kindly leave me alone.

Well, perhaps it’s that you’re the coldest in the solar system, my dear? In that case, I have a coat, gloves and scarf for you here. No, that’s not the reason I groaned. Thank you, but kindly leave me alone.

Tell me, my friend, was it something the other planets said?

It’s because I smell like rotten eggs you see, that’s why everyone’s teasing me. Nonetheless, I made it clear that it’s just the hydrogen sulphide in my atmosphere.

Cheer up, Uranus! You must not be aware of your fame. Just look at your name, after one of the Greek gods it came. Not to mention your twenty-seven moons...take a look! And it should be no surprise...

That in the solar system, you’re third largest in size.

The names of your moons come from famous authors. Alexander Pope and William Shakespeare named them, my dear.

They even call you the “Ice Giant!” My friend, you’re different and you should be proud! Say “I’m different.” Shout it out loud!

Thanks for all the kind things you did say, you cheered me up and brightened my day.

THE END