Circle Round

4.5 (14K)
STORIES FOR KIDS
WEEKLY SERIES

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.

EPISODE 1

Home Sweet Home

Recorded live at The Parkway Theater in Minneapolis, MN, this East African tale about unlikely roommates proves that sometimes the smallest can be the strongest of all.

24 min
EPISODE 2

The Buffalo’s Shadow

Recorded live at The Parkway Theater in Minneapolis, MN, this Cambodian folktale shows what happens when you find clever solutions to shady problems.

24 min
EPISODE 3

The Sea and the Sky

Recorded live at The Aladdin Theater in Portland, OR, this high-flying tale explains how the islands of the Philippines came to be.

19 min
EPISODE 4

The Doggies in the Window

Recorded live at The Aladdin Theater in Portland, OR, this Japanese tale about fragile statues and tough shopkeepers proves that every dog can have its day.

22 min
EPISODE 5

Granny Snowstorm

Recorded live at Town Hall Seattle, this Ukrainian tale follows a sister and brother as they meet the supernatural spirit who brings winter.

28 min
EPISODE 6

The Spotted Goat

Recorded live at Town Hall Seattle, this tale with Palestinian and Lebanese roots suggests that when somebody gets your goat, don't be shy about putting them on the spot!

30 min
EPISODE 7

Giant Steps

Recorded live at The Athenaeum Center in Chicago, IL, this tale from the Iraqi Jewish tradition gives a whole new meaning to "putting your best foot forward."

27 min
EPISODE 8

Laughing and Crying

Recorded live at The Athenaeum Center in Chicago, IL, this tale with East Asian and Egyptian roots pits a proud king against a sharp-witted schoolteacher who proves she's nobody's fool.

26 min

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Oct 29

Koleythekoala

If y’all want a good sleep podcast listen to koala moon it’s has so many good stories for sleep
Circle Round Stories

2 days ago

Beazy Weezy

I love Circle Round! Keep telling more Circle Round stories! My favorite Circle Round story is in a wolf’s mouth 🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺.
Absolutely breathtaking ❤️

4 days ago

NewToPHP

Circle round is an amazing podcast. The music is mystifying, and the voices are hilarious.😂 There is never a dull or boring moment, it is always exciting! Except for the sleep stories, they are fun and interesting but don't keep me awake. I listen to them in the car, in the morning, at home, and other places too. Circle round has some of the best stories I have ever heard. 😂❤️😄😁😉☺️😊😎😺 CIRCLE ROUND RULES!!!!!
Such a Great Podcast! 😍

6 days ago

Canon Cora (Badmitten expert)

I love the story's told on this podcast. The story's on this podcast are so fun and creative. My favorite part is when the main character outsmarted/ learned a lesson in the story. And every episode there is always a lesson that is taught in the story. It is always so fun to listen to. 😋🤩📚 Thank you Circle Round!

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.