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.

Hey, tailblazers! I'm Rebecca Cunningham, and this is Girl Tales, a kids podcast of

feminist stories for a new generation.

Before we get started, I'd like to send some very special shout outs to Ella and Evie

in Rochester, New Hampshire, Michal in New York City, and Stone. And I'd like to wish

a very happy birthday to Mara Edwards, Freya in London, and Ella. Ella, Freya, Mara,

Stone, Michal, Evie and Ellie, thank you all so much for listening to Girl Tales.

Grownups, if you would like to hear your child's name at the top of our next tale, head

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Now onto our episode. This is The Monster Under the Bed. Enjoy!

In a dark bedroom, after all the tuckings in had happened, a human child with brown skin

and a thick head of messy brown hair stared at a not-so-human child with bright green eyes

and the body covered in dark, purplish blufer.

My palms are so sweaty.

Very. Don't touch them. They're gross.

Close your eyes.

Breathe. Think of calming things.

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