344 episodes

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.

Circle Round WBUR

    • Kids & Family
    • 3.6 • 28 Ratings

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.

    The Pot of Gold - live at Round House Theatre

    The Pot of Gold - live at Round House Theatre

    Recorded live at Round House Theatre in Bethesda, MD, this tale from the Jewish tradition shows how misplacing our trust can put us in a sticky situation!

    • 29 min
    The Bird of a Different Feather - live at Round House Theatre

    The Bird of a Different Feather - live at Round House Theatre

    Recorded live at Round House Theatre in Bethesda, MD, this African tale explains how the guinea fowl got its distinctively speckled feathers.

    • 22 min
    Two Moons - live at KCRW

    Two Moons - live at KCRW

    Recorded live at KCRW in Santa Monica, CA, this story from Thailand, Laos, and Malaysia gives a whole new meaning to "promising the moon"!

    • 24 min
    Buried Treasure - live at KCRW

    Buried Treasure - live at KCRW

    Recorded live at KCRW in Santa Monica, CA, this story with international roots shows how having a soft spot for hard work can pay off -- big time!

    • 24 min
    Encore: The Lion’s Whisker

    Encore: The Lion’s Whisker

    Miles Brown and Marsai Martin (Black-ish) co-star with NPR veteran Ofeiba Quist-Arcton in this Ethiopian story about courage, collaboration, patience, and sibling love.

    • 14 min
    Encore: The Unwelcome Guest

    Encore: The Unwelcome Guest

    Richard Kind (Inside Out, American Dad!) stars in this Middle Eastern folktale about a clever man who teaches his village a thing or two about the dangers of judging a book by its cover.

    • 18 min

Customer Reviews

3.6 out of 5
28 Ratings

28 Ratings

Lohgftu ,

Love circle round

I love this podcast,i like the cleverness in it i also like thing about it being from other places

komarrrrikt ,

Better me

Now I feel good about that I am another country thank you 💗💗💗

Ak4ft7 ,

Thank you 😊!

We all love ❤️ this podcast so funny and adorable ♥️💘

Top Podcasts In Kids & Family

Club de Malasmadres
Club de Malasmadres
El confesionario de Malas Madres
Podium Podcast
Las aventuras de Milton Orejas
Onda Cero Podcast
Cráneo: Ciencia para niños curiosos
Cumbre Kids
Camaleón: Mundo animal para niños
Cumbre Kids
Adolescencia positiva
Diana Al Azem

You Might Also Like

Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family
American Public Media
Story Pirates
Story Pirates
Brains On! Science podcast for kids
American Public Media
Stories Podcast: A Bedtime Show for Kids of All Ages
Starglow Media / Wondery
Tumble Science Podcast for Kids
Tumble Media
Wow in the World
Tinkercast | Wondery