Circle Round
WBUR
Created and produced by parents of young children, WBUR's Circle Round adapts carefully selected folktales from around the world into sound- and music-rich radio plays for kids ages 3-103. Each 15 to 25-minute episode explores important issues like kindness, persistence and generosity. And each episode ends with an activity that inspires a deeper conversation between children and grown-ups.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Jan 10, 2023 • 22min
Hungry Hippo feat. Scott Lawrence
Scott Lawrence (Star Wars Resistance, Vader Immortal) stars in this African legend about how the hippopotamus came to be the decidedly distinctive creature it is today.
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Jan 3, 2023 • 21min
Encore: The Great Acorn Robbery
Katy Mixon (American Housewife, Minions) and Diedrich Bader (American Housewife, Veep) headline this Seneca tale about an industrious squirrel and the sneaky critters who pilfer her prized acorns.
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Dec 27, 2022 • 22min
Encore: The Three-Legged Pot
Comedian Aparna Nancherla (The Standups, Corporate) stars as a rambunctious cooking vessel in this Danish and Middle Eastern story about generosity and greed.
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Dec 20, 2022 • 19min
The Parakeet’s Promise feat. Lorna Courtney & Shoba Narayan
Broadway stars Lorna Courtney (& Juliet) and Shoba Narayan (Aladdin) face off in this Indian legend about a tiny bird who opens up a farmer’s eyes in a big way.
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Dec 13, 2022 • 27min
Strong Mind and Kind Heart feat. Christopher Sean
Christopher Sean (Star Wars Resistance, Gotham Knights) stars in this Vietnamese tale about two friends, one dream, and the infinite value of a true heart.
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Dec 6, 2022 • 26min
The Looking Glass feat. Steve Coulter, Mark Gagliardi & Linedy Genao
Steve Coulter (Shotgun Wedding, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law), Linedy Genao (Bad Cinderella), and Mark Gagliardi (Blood and Treasure, Drunk History) star in this Spanish and Portuguese story about how true beauty is only skin deep.
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Nov 29, 2022 • 21min
Encore: Nilsa and the Troll
In this favorite tale from the archives, Raegan Revord (Young Sheldon) plays a generous young woman who proves that small gestures of kindness can make a big difference.
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Nov 22, 2022 • 24min
The Scholar’s Reward feat. Summer Bishil & Michael Maliakel
This Indian tale starring Summer Bishil (The Magicians, Four Samosas) and Michael Maliakel (Aladdin on Broadway) tells how the first chess game came to be, while teaching a powerful lesson about the ripple effects of our actions.
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Nov 15, 2022 • 19min
Like Oil and Water feat. Michelle Ang
In this courtroom tale with roots in Chinese lore, Michelle Ang (The Bad Batch, Riddle Me This) plays a wise judge who proves that dishonesty and justice just don't mix.
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Nov 8, 2022 • 24min
The Most Fabulous Fur Of All feat. Q’orianka Kilcher
In this Cherokee story, Q'orianka Kilcher (Yellowstone, Dora and the Lost City of Gold) plays a clever rabbit who craftily tries pulling the wool — and fur — over everyone’s eyes.
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