Tom was a curious child who loved looking at the stars. Every night, he would gaze up and dream of being an astronaut. But whenever he told adults about his dream, they just smiled and said, "You're too young, Tom." Tom felt his heart sink each time. He wondered if he would ever get a chance to explore the stars. The thought of never going to space made him feel like his dreams were out of reach.

Determined, Tom decided to build his own rocket ship. He gathered cardboard boxes, paper tubes, and colorful paints from his room. But when he mentioned his plan to his friend Max, Max laughed and said, "You think you can really fly to space with that?" Tom felt a little discouraged, but he continued working. He knew he had to try, even if it seemed impossible.

Tom faced more challenges as he built his rocket. One day, the wind blew away his carefully painted rocket nose. "Oh no, not again!" Tom exclaimed. Another day, it started raining, soaking all his materials. His mom called him for dinner, but Tom was too upset to eat. He felt like every step forward pushed him two steps back.

Feeling defeated, Tom sat on his bed, staring at the unfinished rocket. "Maybe they're right. Maybe I'm just too young," he sighed. But deep inside, he still wished to touch the stars. Tom considered giving up his dream to become an astronaut. His heart felt heavy with disappointment.

Just then, Tom's grandpa visited and saw Tom's sad face. "What's wrong, champ?" he asked. Tom explained his troubles, and Grandpa chuckled. "Courage isn't about not being afraid. It's about pushing through," he said. Inspired, Tom and Grandpa worked together, using Grandpa's tools and ideas. With renewed hope, Tom's rocket began to take shape again.

Finally, Tom's rocket was ready for launch. He and Grandpa placed it carefully on the lawn. "Three, two, one, blast off!" they shouted. The little rocket soared into the sky, twirling under the stars. Tom beamed with pride, knowing he'd found the courage to chase his dreams.