Okay little one, have you ever seen a mountain before? Well, Pele is a giant mountain - but instead of being made of rocks and dirt, it's made of hot and molten rock called magma.
Pele is special because it's not just any old mountain, it's a volcano. That means that Pele has a special way of letting its magma out. When the pressure builds up too much inside Pele, it shoots out of the top of the mountain in a big eruption! This can be dangerous because it can cause lots of damage to everything around the volcano, including homes and towns.
But, Pele isn't always erupting. Sometimes it's just quietly simmering and letting a little bit of magma out here and there. When it's not erupting, people can even hike up Pele and see the beautiful views from the top.
So remember, Pele is a special mountain that's also a volcano. It's made of hot magma and sometimes shoots it out in big eruptions. But when it's not erupting, it's a beautiful place to explore!