But why? A podcast for curious kids is known for serious answers to silly questions sent

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Our first book, Our Lama's Ticklish, answers questions from real kids about farm animals.

This colorfully illustrated book is perfect for kids ages 8 to 10. And our second book,

To Fish Breathe Underwater, explores the underwater world of the ocean. Learn more at

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Hey, tell Blazers, I'm Rebecca Cunningham, and this is Girl Tales, a kids podcast of feminist

stories for a new generation.

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I hope you have a wonderful birthday. Thank you so much for listening to Girl Tales.

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Now onto our episode. This is Artemis and the Hunt for Magic. Enjoy!

I'd like to tell you about a friend of mine. Her name was Artemis, and she lived in the

forests of Okvanova. That is what fresh water was called a long, long time ago. Artemis

was a young girl who spent her days bounding through the underbrush, protecting the local

flora and fauna of the wood. You might have recognized her by her two signature braids

that trailed behind her as she ran, adorned beautifully in leaves and twigs. Or you might

have known her as the girl with a best friend, named Arrow, a golden deer that wore a crown

of sparkling antlers. One evening, Artemis was sitting by her campfire making dinner. It was a

very ordinary night for Artemis and Arrow. They went through their normal routines, eating,

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