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

in by kids just like you. But did you know that but why is now a book series?

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 But Why Kids.org

Slash Books.

Hello, but why listeners? This is Jane Lindholm, your host. For today's episode, we're

bringing you something a little bit different. We were so excited to be part of what we

think might be the first ever podcast festival for kids recently. The public radio station

WBUR organized the mega awesome super huge Wicked Fun podcast play date at the end of April

in Boston. We were really happy to see so many of our listeners there. And we wanted to

share the event with those of you who couldn't make it to Boston. So get your jaw muscles

ready. You're going to have to do some sounds in this episode. We hope you'll sit back

and enjoy the show.

Does everybody recognize that music? That's our theme music. Can any of you whistle our theme

music? We bet you can. Hi, I'm Jane Lindholm. I am the host of But Why, a podcast for curious

kids. And I'm Melody Bo-Dett. You usually don't hear me on the show. I'm the producer of

But Why. And actually this is really different for us because normally when we record the

show, it's just Jane kind of alone in a recording booth talking to herself kind of like in a

closet.

Yeah, so we're a little bit nervous. Could you all close your eyes so we don't have to look

at you? No, it's not going to work. If you don't know But Why, but why is a show where curious

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