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
Oct 31, 2017 • 13min
'The Woman Who Lived In A Vinegar Bottle' | feat. Sela Ward
Sela Ward ("Graves," "Independence Day") stars in a traditional English tale about a woman who can't seem to find home sweet home.
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Oct 24, 2017 • 11min
'The Owner Of The Sun' | feat. Joanna Hausmann
YouTuber and comedian Joanna Hausmann stars in a Venezuelan folktale about an enterprising young girl and her quest to free the sun.
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Oct 17, 2017 • 17min
'The Barber's Secret' | ft. 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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Oct 10, 2017 • 15min
'The Rice Cakes And The Oni' | ft. Tamlyn Tomita and Hudson Yang
Tamlyn Tomita ("The Good Doctor") and Hudson Yang ("Fresh Off The Boat") star in this Japanese story about a mother and son team with a seriously good sense of humor.
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Oct 2, 2017 • 12min
'The Happiest Person In The World' | ft. Jon Cryer
Jon Cryer ("Two and a Half Men") stars in a story about a man chasing happiness--and the elusive shirt that will make him smile again.
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Sep 26, 2017 • 14min
'Why The Ocean Is Salty' | feat. Lou Diamond Phillips, Jon Jon Briones
Lou Diamond Phillips ("Longmire," "33") and Jon Jon Briones ("Miss Saigon") star in the classic Filipino folktale "Why The Ocean is Salty."
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Sep 18, 2017 • 17min
'Stella And The Dragon' | feat. Kathryn Hahn
Kathryn Hahn ("Bad Moms Christmas") stars in this Romanian folktale about a clever mother and her quest to outwit a powerful dragon.
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Jun 8, 2017 • 13min
'It Could Always Get Worse' | feat. Jason Alexander
Whether we’re 3 or 93, we all love a good story. Jason Alexander ("Seinfeld") stars in our first episode, a classic Yiddish folktale.
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