Then and Than: The Star Tower

Climb up to the Star Tower, Professor Luna Moon’s little observatory! A big telescope stands next to a small one, mugs of cocoa wait on a tray, and cushions are ready for star-gazing.

Remember: then tells you when, or what happens next: “First the stars, then cocoa.” than is for comparing: “The big telescope is taller than the small one.”

Magic trick: Than has an a, like compare. Then has an e, like when and next.