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
Dec 31, 2019 • 24min
Encore: The Months Of The Year
What would it be like to experience the months of the year--out of order? Joshua Rush ("Andi Mack") and Ailsa Chang (NPR) co-star in this story which has its origins in Russia, Greece, and the Czech Republic.
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Dec 24, 2019 • 20min
Encore: Three Wishes
Patrick Fabian ("Better Call Saul") and Mandy Fabian ("Dropping The Soap") star in a story about a husband and wife whose generosity leads them to an unexpected challenge.
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Dec 17, 2019 • 19min
The Gloomy Pine Tree feat. Mykal-Michelle Harris
Mykal-Michelle Harris (Mixed-ish) stars as a discontented sapling in this classic "grass is always greener" tale from Germany.
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Dec 10, 2019 • 20min
Nilsa And The Troll feat. Raegan Revord
In this story with roots in Denmark, 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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Dec 3, 2019 • 18min
The Banker’s Riddles feat. Jeannie Mai
Jeannie Mai (Listen Hunnay, The Real) headlines this Chinese and Vietnamese tale about a wise, witty woman who gives a greedy, riddle-loving banker a run for his money.
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Nov 26, 2019 • 19min
Encore: 'Fiona And The Fairies'
Selenis Leyva ("Orange is the New Black," "Maniacs") stars as a clever baker in this retelling of a Scottish folktale about the power of a little "please" and "thank you."
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Nov 19, 2019 • 24min
The Enchanted Paintbrush feat. Phillipa Soo
Phillipa Soo (Hamilton, The Code) and Stacy Keach (Man With a Plan, American Greed) headline this Chinese tale about a kind, humble artist whose paintings come to life.
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Nov 12, 2019 • 22min
Sir Luck and Mister Riches feat. Michael Ian Black and David Wain
Comedian/kids' author Michael Ian Black (I'm Worried, Cock-a-Doodle-Doo-Bop) and actor/director David Wain (Wet Hot American Summer, Stella) star in this supernatural story from Spain, Portugal, Czech Republic and the Dominican Republic.
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Nov 5, 2019 • 21min
The Fire On The Other Side Of The World feat. Yeardley Smith
In this Cherokee story, Yeardley Smith (The Simpsons) plays a feisty, creative spider who proves that power and strength aren't always about physical size.
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Oct 29, 2019 • 19min
The Chattering Clams feat. Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz
Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz — hosts of NPR’s "Wow! in the World" podcast — star in this whimsical Native American tale about the dangers of gossip.
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