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, Do Fish Breathe Underwater, explores the underwater world of the ocean.

Learn more at butyKids.org slash books.

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This is But Why, a podcast for Curious Kids from Vermont Public.

I'm Jane Lindholm.

On this show, we take questions from curious kids all over the world and we find answers.

Well, that's usually what we do.

Here at But Why, we have a tradition for the last episode of the year. Instead of having

you send us the questions, we send you a question and have you send us answers. The But Why team

joined me here in the host chair to listen to all of your submissions. I mean, technically we

don't all share the host chair. We all sit in separate chairs, but you know what I mean.

So here with me in the studio today is Melody. Hey! And Sarah, who joined our team earlier this year.

Hey, everyone. In previous years, we've asked you about what you would like to invent, what kind of superhero you would be, and what your New Year's resolutions were. This year we asked a question that's

kind of like a New Year's resolution, but bigger. Instead of something you want to accomplish in the

coming year, we ask you to share your dreams for your whole life. Sometimes people refer to these

big dreams as their bucket list, the things they really hope to do in their lifetime. Sometimes

these big dreams are like true dreams, kind of fantasies that might not ever happen,

but you want to be able to imagine this cool, fantastic idea because it's fun.

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