Maize Weaver - Rachel Rausch

Once upon a time, in a farmyard floating in space, lived Martha the pig, Beth the cow, and Stewart the chicken. Life was rather dull for them, grazing in the grass and clucking about the mysteries of the universe. But one fateful night, the animals noticed something peculiar in the constellations near them.

Martha oinked, “Beth, Stewart, have you ever seen that pattern of stars before?”

Beth mooed, “I can’t say I have, Martha. It’s like an unknown constellation.”

Stewart flapped his wings and clucked, “We should investigate! Let’s hop on this hay bale and launch ourselves into cosmic discovery!”

And so the three courageous farm animals hopped on a magic hay bale and glided through the stars, gazing at everything near them. Eventually, they reached the mysterious unknown constellation.

“What do you think it is, guys,” said Martha.

Beth pondered, “I’d say it looks like a shimmering cornstalk.” Stewart agreed with Beth and said, “Let’s call it Maize Weaver!”

The animals returned to the farmyard, sharing the tales of their discovery. From that day forward, the new constellation became the talk of the farmyard and ignited the farm's sense of cosmic wonder.

The story of dog and cat by: Natalie 

Once upon a time there was a clan of cats and a division of dogs. they were mortal enemies. They fought over territory in their village. Each leader had a daughter of the same age. They became best friends and wanted to play together, even though they could never do so. So, they would meet in secret. Until one day the leaders of the animals discovered them and told them that they could never see each other again. Hearing this cat and dog ran away. Forever lost in the forest. Their friendship was so strong till this day you can see the cat and dog in sky side by side. 

Alex's Pirate Ship

In the vast canvas of the night sky, there's a pirate ship constellation called the "Shadow Voyager." As the story goes, the crew on the ship stole back the gold from the ogres in order to keep the wealth in the hand of the people. Navigating by the North Star, its sails catch the winds as it explores the heavens. The stars align to tell stories of the brave adventures of the phantom crew, forever etching their tales in the night sky. It's said that those who glimpse the Shadow Voyager are destined for exciting journeys and limitless dreams.

Zach's Hammer

In the night sky, a mighty hammer emerged among the stars. The stargazers were very impressed and wanted to dedicate this constellation to construction workers. The tale goes that the hammer was lost in creating a new universe galaxies far away. The hammer is strong, powerful, and a bit lucky. It is believed that if you see the mighty hammer it will bring good luck to all construction workers everywhere.

Sophie R's Story:

Persepheter, goddess of trees

There was once a goddess, Persepheter, a distant descendent of Demeter, the goddess of harvest and fertility. However, despite being a descendant of a nature goddess, Persepheter lived 200 years without knowing her purpose as a goddess. "How am I to help the mortals?" she asked herself. She wondered until one fateful, yet promising summer day. See, at the time there were no forests in the mortal realm, and this summer day introduced the gods to the problem of wildfires. They happened so abruptly and moved so quickly that they could not intervene before thousands of grasslands and fields were completely destroyed. (Continued on next page -->)

Persepheter felt a deep sorrow for the plant life lost to these brutal fires. Suddenly, she had a brilliant idea. "That's it!" she exclaimed. "I know how to help the mortals. I shall create tall, sturdy structures that can protect the rest of the little foliage in the mortal realm. They shall be called trees, and where many are gathered shall be a place called 'forest'. And I shall watch over these trees and forests from now on, making sure to protect not only my sacred creations, but also the plant and other mortal life that resides amongst these trees." It was from here on that many more plant variations were able to come into existance and people were able to develop better civilizations. Those who were therefrom the birth of trees have since passed on a tradition to love, honor, and respect the goddess Persepheter and her trees that provide constant protection, and to this day, civilizations of this tradition will only use wood to build the most essential of structures.

Juana Lopez: 

Perfect Diamond

In the vast night sky, there’s a diamond constellation called the “Perfect Diamond”. As the story goes the perfect diamond was given to the queen of Godsgrave. She fell in love with it because it was beautiful and from any angle, you saw the diamond it was perfect. It was so perfect that the queen wasn’t able to focus on any of her work. So her soldiers had a plan to take away that diamond so the queen was able to concentrate on other things. But the plan didn't go ask they thought the queen started to look for her perfect diamond. The queen found it but it was too far from her she couldn't get it. Now when you see the night sky you can see the perfect diamond in how far it was from the queen.

Riley's Story:

Fish Constellation

Riley's Story:

Fish Constellation

Within a star filled night sky, there was a constellation unlike any other. It was the fish constellation, a shimmering assembly of stars that formed a graceful fish, which is thought to be seen as though it is swimming amongst the stars. Legends say that one must visit the fish constellation the night before going fishing. By doing this it would bring the anglers good luck on their fishing trip for the following day. The tale of, the fish constellation, echoed through the many fishing communities as it seemed to continuously bring angler's good luck.  People believed that the fish constellation held the power to grant the local angler's good luck and a plentiful harvest. 

Lydias Camera

The story of Lydias Camera

Once upon a time there was a girl named Lydia who lived in Joe town. Lydia and her friends explored life’s greatest moments through her camera. She would take it everywhere to capture the beauty of her friendships. Inspired, Lydia created a photo album as a testament of their enduring friendships. As Lydia’s photography gained recognition, her lens expanded to capture not only her own friendships but every friendship in Joe town. Through it all her camera remained a tool for storytelling. This created the constellation of Lydia’s camera.

Lydia's journey taught her that the best moments are the ones waiting to be captured. Life is a series of fleeting moments, and a camera helps us freeze time, preserving the beauty of the present for a lifetime. So next time you look at the stars and see Lydia’s camera, remember,  grab your camera, embrace the friendships around you, and create a visual legacy of love, laughter, and shared experiences.

The Story of the Fish by Halli Nelson

The fish,Michael, traveled a long way in order to see the Atlantic Ocean.  Michael's dream was to always see the Atlantic Ocean.  Many months ago, this small fish set his mind to leave home in order to make his dream come true.  Michael's family understood why he needed to leave home, but everyone was sad of his departure.  Even though it is hard, Michael realized that he should always follow his dreams.   

Once upon a time, in the magical sky, there was a constellation called the Night Flower. This special constellation had petals made of stars that twinkled and sparkled. Legend says that a long time ago, a beautiful flower on Earth caught the attention of the sky guardians. Impressed by its radiance, they decided to turn it into a constellation so everyone could enjoy its beauty. Now, when you look up at the night sky and see the Night Flower, you're witnessing the magic of a flower that bloomed not only on Earth but also in the vastness of the starry heavens. It reminds us that even the smallest things can become something extraordinary.

The Night Flower 

Chloe Schaefers constellation story 

Noelle's Constellation Story

In Minnesota's vibrant and picturesque forest, a little caterpillar named Lila found herself trudging through a hard and troubling life. She endured harsh weather, unrelenting predators, and a diet of leaves that left her hungry. 

    After a long journey, Lila emerged from her cocoon as a majestic monarch butterfly, her wings shimmering with bright oranges and blacks. She fluttered through the forest with newfound confidence, spreading joy to all she encountered. It was an opportunity for new beginnings! Lila's wings fluttered with sheer delight as they reached the land of eternal spring. Abundant, colorful flowers surrounded her. Lila embraced this new chapter of her life with a newfound sense of purpose for exploration.

Captain America Constellation

Once upon a time, in the stretch of the night sky, there shone a constellation that held the heroic spirit of a legendary figure known as Captain America. The stars aligned to form the shield of the hero. Captain America fought against the forces of evil, his deeds echoed through the universe, leaving an everlasting mark. One fateful night, after a particularly fierce battle, the stars themselves acknowledged the heroism of Captain America. They aligned to immortalize his likeness in the night sky, creating a constellation that would inspire generations to come. Each star in the Captain America constellation represented a chapter in his heroic journey. The brightest star symbolized his tough sense of duty, shining like his iconic shield that never hesitated in the face of adversity. Another star gleamed with the red hue of courage, mirroring the blood that Captain America was willing to shed for the greater good.  As the years passed, Captain America's legacy continued to shine brightly in the heavens. The constellation served as a reminder that even in the darkest of times, a single individual could make a difference and inspire others to stand up for what is right. And so, the Captain America constellation became a guiding light for all those who gazed upon it, a beacon of hope that transcended the boundaries of time and space. The hero's spirit lived on, not only in the hearts of those on Earth but in the vast reaches of the cosmic tapestry, forever embedded in the stars as a testament to the enduring power of courage, honor, and sacrifice.            ALINA SCHILLO

would inspire generations to come.

Each star in the Captain America constellation represented a chapter in his heroic journey. The brightest star symbolized his unyielding sense of duty, shining like his iconic shield that never wavered in the face of adversity. Another star gleamed with the red hue of courage, mirroring the blood that Captain America was willing to shed for the greater good.

As time passed, Captain America's legacy continued to shine brightly in the night sky. His constellation served as a guiding light, reminding all who gazed upon it that, even in the vastness of the cosmos, the actions of one individual could make a profound impact. The hero's spirit, forever etched in the stars, became a timeless beacon of courage, honor, and sacrifice, transcending the boundaries of space and time.

The Star of stars. Teagyn Ludwig

There once was a boy that was lost in the woods. He was scared and couldn't find his way back home. Then he remembered what his mother told him once. That if you ever get lost look up into the night sky and find the star of stars. this star is the brightest star on this constellation. This star always points north back to your home. He then waited for the stars to fill the night sky and he found the Star of stars. He followed the Star through the woods and made it back home. So, if you ever get lost look up into the deep night sky and find the Star of stars. It will guide you home. 

Rachael Terhaar

The Story of Morty the Brachiosaurus

A long, long time ago, there lived a lonely Brachiosaurus named Morty. He lived in a small neighborhood where he didn't have many friends. His neighbors, the T-Rexes, Triceratopses, and Velociraptors, always made fun of him. He didn't look like them because he didn't have horns, spikes or sharp teeth, but he did have a long neck, a very long neck. Morty didn't like going out during the day because his neighbors would call him "Long Neck Morty." Only if they knew how hard it was for him to find a scarf that fit! 

Morty only went out at night when all the dinosaurs were sleeping. He liked how peaceful it was. He loved looking at the stars since he could be closer to them than anyone else in the neighborhood. Every day was the same: He went to work at his boring job and ate the same salad for every meal. Every night, he would wait until it was dark and then go outside to look up at the stars. 

 He always wished for something more in his life and wanted to find someone else like him.  

    While looking at the stars one night, he thought he saw one move quickly and brightly through the sky. It was so fast, he wondered if he had actually seen it! Morty had never seen such a thing before and he wondered if this was a sign. Morty decided to find where the star went. He grabbed everything he needed for the trip and packed his suitcase. As he walked away from his small neighborhood, he waved goodbye and knew something bright was coming. Days turned into weeks, weeks into months, and months into years. With each step, Morty thought about his journey and his quest to find the star. Finally, he came to a huge hill, where the star had disappeared so many years ago. He couldn't see what was on the other side of the hill as he climbed up and wasn’t sure what he would find. When finally made it to the top, he saw what was on the other side, and he knew this was where he was meant to be. To this day, people say when you look up at the stars, you can see Morty on his journey to find his star.

ICE CREAM CONE CONSTELLATION

Mary Opitz

Once upon a time, on a hot summer day a little girl named Betty really wanted an ice cream cone. She was so excited when her parents finally agreed to take her to her favorite ice cream shop so that she could get the cone that she had been waiting for all day. Betty and her family took the ice cream to go and she was as happy as ever. Unfortunately as soon as Betty jumped out of the car when she arrived home her ice cream cone fell straight onto the drive way. Betty was devastated as she wasn't even halfway finished with the cone! Later that night little Betty went outside and saw her ice cream cone way up in the sky and all was well.

CORA and the SHIP 

by Jamie Pineda

Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Cora who lived by the sea. She would often see ships with people but was always told "Those ships are dangerous never approach them". She made a promise to her parents that she wouldn't until her golden birthday. Her only wish was to find out more about the ships. So on her birthday she woke up early in the morning and waited for the ships to arrive. Cora saw the first one and got on a boat to get more near it. When she got near it, she saw hundreds of pirates and they were all different. Some were small, some were big, some had long hair, and others had short hair, but they all had an eye patch. She was welcomed, and she decided to join their journey.They went through storms and big waves but Cora's dream was coming true. As the journey ended, Cora was sad to say goodbye. The captain pirate ,Reef, told her '' Little Cora don't be sad, when you miss us look up at the sky and when you see a ship just know that it is us.” Everyday Cora looked up at the sky to see her pirate friends, and sure enough they were always there.