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   "text": "Hello young readers, I am the heroine of these children’s books, and I am 8 years old! These stories are from my life and I have told them to my parents. My parents have created these books so that I can share my adventures with you. I hope you enjoy reading about my experiences as much as I enjoyed living them. Remember, just like me, you are special and can do amazing things. And always remember, your parents love you very much. With love and adventure, Yours Whyia",
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   "text": "Today, Whyia woke up, stretched, smiled, and thought, Why? , and",
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   "text": "Why was it dark outside when my dad took me home from my music classes a month ago...",
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   "text": "... when it was sunny yesterday? Surely the time didn’t change?",
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   "text": "Whyia decided she needed to get the answer! The old tree growing near the school should know, she thought. “Look at me, here I stand! Not a girl, but a tree instead!”",
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   "text": "Whyia appeared as a tree next to the old, wise tree near her music classes at school. “Excuse me, may I ask why it was sunny yesterday while I walk… I mean… a girl named Whyia walked past with my dad. But a month ago, it was dark?” asked Whyia. “You’re right; I’m old, and I know all the answers,” It seemed the old tree had read Whyia’s mind!",
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   "text": "“As I understand, you noticed it for the first time yesterday!” said the tree. “This is because the days are longer in spring than winter.”",
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   "text": "“I didn’t know that. But why?”",
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   "text": "The old tree explained, “As the Earth revolves around the Sun, it tilts on its axis.",
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   "text": "During the winter, the Earth’s tilt causes the Northern Hemisphere, where we are, to be further away from the Sun. This makes the days shorter and the nights longer.”",
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   "text": "“Why does that happen?” asked Whyia, even more curious.",
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   "text": "During the winter, the Northern Hemisphere tilts away from the Sun, spreading the sunlight over a larger area. This is why it gets colder in winter, and the days are shorter.”",
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   "text": "Whyia nodded, beginning to understand. “But why are the days longer in the spring, then?”",
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   "text": "“Well, in the spring, the Northern Hemisphere starts tilting back towards the Sun,” said the old tree. “The Sun is closer, and so the days are longer! As the days get longer, the weather starts to get warmer, and plants like us begin to grow new leaves and flowers.”",
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   "text": "Whyia smiled, excited to learn something new. “Wow, that’s amazing. Thank you for explaining that to me, old tree.” The old tree smiled, “You’re welcome, little one. It’s important always to ask questions and learn new things, just like you did today.”",
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   "text": "“Look at me; here I stand! Not a tree outside, but a girl at home instead!”",
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   "text": "Whyia arrived back home just as her mom entered her room and said, “Whyia, good morning! Let’s go to the kitchen for breakfast.",
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   "text": "Then we can go outside now it’s a little warmer. Look, spring has arrived!”",
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   "text": "Whyia knew that today would be a bit longer than yesterday now it was spring! Now there were more interesting things Whyia could do outside. Hooray, hooray, to the longer days!",
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