What is sparkle?

Sparkle is when something shines brightly and catches your eye, like a shiny rock in the sunlight.

Imagine you have a shiny button on your jacket. When the light hits it just right, it reflects the light back to you, that’s when it sparkles! It looks like little stars or tiny lights dancing on the surface.

Now think about a rainbow, but instead of colors spreading out in the sky, all the brightness is packed into one small place. That's what sparkle feels like, it grabs your attention with its bright, lively shine.

A crayon that’s been used a lot might look dull, but if you rub it on paper just right, it can sparkle too! Or think about the water in a puddle after it rains, when sunlight hits it, it looks like it's covered in tiny diamonds.

So next time you see something shine and catch your eye, remember: that’s sparkle doing its bright, lively thing!