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

at thebykids.org slash books.

This is But Why, a podcast for curious kids from Vermont Public Radio.

I'm Jane Lindholm. On this show, we take questions from curious kids around the world,

and it's my job and the job of the show's co-producer Melody Bodette to find interesting

people to help answer them. If you want to send a question of your own, have an adult

record you. If someone in your family has a smartphone, they can do it by using the

built-in Voice Memo app. Tell us your first name, where you live, and how old you are,

and what it is you want us to find out for you. Today's episode is sure to tickle your funny

bone. We've been asking you to send us your favorite jokes and you have sent us some

great ones.

My name is Emily. I'm nine and I'm from Essex, Vermont. My favorite joke is Why Did The

Lollipop Cross the Road? Because it was stuck to the chickens back.

Good one, Emily. That one's funny if you already know the many, many versions of the

Why Did The Chicken Cross the Road jokes. We're putting this episode out just a few days

before an American tradition that happens every April 1st. You know what it is? Yeah,

April Fool's Day. No pranks from us today, I promise. But we did think it would be good

timing to talk about humor and what makes us laugh. And a little bit about why we laugh.

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