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
Apr 3, 2018 • 18min
Encore: 'The Barber's Secret' | feat. Noah Schnapp
Noah Schnapp ("Stranger Things") stars in a story about a prince, a barber, and a secret that was impossible to keep.
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Mar 27, 2018 • 17min
'Maushop And Grandfather Sun' | feat. Wes Studi
Wes Studi ("Penny Dreadful," "Dances With Wolves") stars as the Wampanoag mythical figure 'Maushop,' a kind, gentle giant who tries to convince the sun to come back home.
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Mar 20, 2018 • 26min
'The Hat, The Horn, And The Purse' | feat. Bobby Moynihan
Bobby Moynihan ("Duck Tales," "SNL") stars in an Italian folktale about a father who gives seemingly simple gifts to his three sons. But they is more to these family heirloomsl than meets the eye.
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Mar 13, 2018 • 18min
'Three Wishes' | feat. Patrick and Mandy Fabian
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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Mar 6, 2018 • 17min
'Share and Share Alike' | feat. Tiffany Boone and Glynn Washington
Tiffany Boone ("The Chi") and Glynn Washington ("Snap Judgement") star in a classic folktale about a lazy bear who isn't big on sharing--until he meets a clever rabbit that teaches him a thing or two.
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Feb 27, 2018 • 18min
'The Drum' | feat. Shankar Vedantam
Shankar Vedantam (NPR's "Hidden Brain") retells an Indian folktale about a young girl whose generous heart takes her on a surprising adventure.
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Feb 13, 2018 • 22min
'The Magic Cloth' | feat. Kelly Hu and Albert Tsai
Kelly Hu ("Dietland") and Albert Tsai ("Dr Ken," "9JKL") star in a Chinese folktale about a mother, her three sons, and a very special magic cloth.
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Feb 6, 2018 • 13min
'What Am I Hearing?' | feat. Composer Eric Shimelonis
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Jan 30, 2018 • 25min
Sadko And The Sea | feat. Max Greenfield
Max Greenfield ("The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story") stars in this Russian folktale about the power of music.
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Jan 23, 2018 • 15min
'The Goat in the Garden' | feat. 'Car Talk's' Ray Magliozzi
Ray Magliozzi ("Car Talk") reminds us that heroes come in all shapes--and sizes.
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