Planets for Kids — Meet the Playful Planets

Below you can meet the colourful characters from the Playful Planets children’s book series. Each character represents one of the planets of the solar system, helping children discover space, astronomy, and mythology in a fun and memorable way.

The characters below represent the planets of the solar system for kids — a playful and imaginative way to explore astronomy through storytelling and myth.

Planet characters inspired by myth and legend

In the Playful Planets series, every planet becomes a unique personality inspired by ancient mythology. Children can learn about the planets of our solar system while exploring the fascinating myths and stories that have surrounded the planets for thousands of years.

The Playful Planets orbit the Sun		Mickey Mercury — the winged messenger

Uri Uranus — the magician		Veronica Venus — goddess of love and beauty

Solly the Sun		Mr Bully — Mars, god of war

Jovial Jupiter — god of justice		Maggie Mother Earth

Kayleigh the comet		Marvin, the miserable man in the Moon

Saturn — Old Father Time (Kronos)		Neville Neptune — god of the deep

Return to the Playful Planets home page to explore more planets for kids, the solar system, and fun astronomy stories for young readers.

Planets for Kids

The Playful Planets books are a fun and imaginative way to introduce children to the planets of the solar system, space, and mythology. While there are many space books for kids, this children's astronomy series brings the planets to life as characters inspired by their traditional mythological roles — the original planetary superheroes. You can learn more about the Playful Planets books and how they help children discover space through storytelling and colourful illustrations.

Who is your favourite planet character? Mr Bully Mars, the god of war? Veronica Venus, the goddess of love? Or one of the other planets in our amazing solar system?

Reading is a discount ticket to anywhere and everywhere — including space. Perfect learning fun for curious young explorers.

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