About this story
Where even light cannot escape
The most mysterious things in space pull so strongly that nothing escapes, and one giant sits at the heart of our galaxy.
About 7 minutes, for ages 4–8. In the app, this story is told in the voice of someone your kids love — Grandma, Grandpa, Mom, Dad, or any trusted storyteller — with their own names woven in.
What kids will hear
- A black hole's gravity is so strong that even light cannot escape.
- Most black holes form when a giant star collapses.
- A giant black hole sits at the centre of our Milky Way.