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Below are some of the questions Gilby has answered:

Where do fireflies sleep? Wag-A-Wow!! Fireflies are fun to catch in the summertime. Just like everyone else, fireflies sleep. Around 9 o'clock, their glow fades; and they go to sleep.
Why did you have to move to the firehouse, Gilby? Wag-A-Wow!! I moved to the firehouse because I am a Dalmatian. Dalmatians help protect firefighters when they are in danger.

How can I get Purple ratings every day  in school for model behavior? Right now, I get a lot of Green ratings for focused behavior,  and sometimes I get Yellow for not working and unfocused behavior.

Wag-A-Wow!! In order to get good ratings at school, you should ask your teacher what you can do. Sometimes kindergartners get yellow ratings because they are talking to their friends or because they aren't paying attention. Just ask you teacher what you can do, and I'm sure you'll get better ratings in no time! Good luck!

Why do people grow at different paces?

Wag-A-Wow!, you are a big girl!! I am just a little puppy still, much younger than you. Everyone is different, so everyone grows differently. You might grow a lot this year, but you might not. It all depends on what your body wants to do. No matter what, you will grow up to be an adult some day!

How do the bones inside you move, so that your body can move?

 

Wag-A-Wow!! Bones move with a lot of help! You need muscles to pull on bones so that you can move. Along with muscles and joints, bones are responsible for you being able to move. Your muscles are attached to bones. When muscles tighten, the bones they are attached to move.

How many libraries are there altogether in the world?

Wag-A-Wow!! There are sooooooooo many libraries in the world that it's impossible to count! There are almost 20 libraries in my town, and I go to them all the time to read stories and check out books! I'm sure there are a lot of libraries in your town, too; so make sure you try to visit one and get some great books!!

Why do I go to the eye doctor and the doctor who has shots for me?

Wag-A-Wow!! Going to the doctor can sometimes be very scary! They give you shots, and they hurt; but they keep you from getting sick. That way, you won’t have to go to the doctor for being sick. You go to the eye doctor so he or she can check your eyes and make sure you can see well. The eye doctor might give you glasses if you need help seeing. I know it might make you nervous, but going to the doctor is very important. Just remember, when you go, that they are making sure you stay healthy!

Can penguins fly? Wag-A-Wow!! Penguins are funny-looking birds who waddle when they walk. I remember seeing them at the zoo one day! Penguins can't fly. Their wings are built for swimming, not flying. They can swim really fast in the water.

How do you pick what question you answer on TV? Plus, I was wondering if you get most of the questions by e-mail?

Wag-A-Wow!! Many boys and girls ask me questions, and some of them are through e-mails. I try to answer all the questions. I have friends who are teachers, and they help me pick the questions to answer on TV.

Do people have magic powers?

 

Wag-A-Wow!! I am glad you asked if people have magic powers! And they do!!! People have magic powers when they are kind and help others who need it. Every day, you can use your own magic powers by helping your friends when they need it, smiling and giving your parents a hug. When you do these things, they can magically help others smile and make them happy. I hope you use you magical powers today. I am!!

Why do people have different-colored eyes but we can all see the same things? Wag-A-Wow!! Every one of us is different, and so is our eye color. Just like some of us have brown hair, blonde hair or white fur with black spots, we have different eye colors, too. It all depends on what color eyes your parents have and what kind of genes you have.
Why are people who live in Alaska called Eskimos?

Wag-A-Wow!! Eskimos are native Americans. People in Alaska are called Eskimos because they traveled to Alaska all the way from Asia! Eskimos lived in some of the world's coldest areas near the Arctic Circle. Brrrrrrr!!! Eskimos built igloos to keep warm and hunted for fish to eat.

How do ears work? Wag-A-Wow!! Your ears are very important. Think what it would be like if you could not hear people talking or music or the telephone ring or your pet dog bark. If your ears are working well, you hear sounds all the time. You can’t switch your ears off, even when you are asleep. The ear canal pulls sound waves to your eardrum (a thin, sensitive membrane stretched tightly over the entrance to your middle ear). The waves cause your eardrum to vibrate, which makes the sounds that you hear.
I cannot find my toys. I need your help! Wag-A-Wow!! Where have all your toys gone? Did you check your toy box? That’s where I keep all of my toys!!! It’s very important to put your toys away in the right place, so you know where to find them. If they are not in your toy box, maybe you can ask your Mom or Dad where they might be. I hope you can find them real soon and play!
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