300 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
    • 4.5 • 12.7K 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 Polka-Dotted Pigeon

    The Polka-Dotted Pigeon

    Adam Goldberg (The Equalizer) stars in this Portuguese tale about ambitions, imposters, and making the feathers fly!

    • 28 min
    The Uncommon Commoner

    The Uncommon Commoner

    Recorded live at The Cowell Theater in San Francisco, this story with roots in Europe and Asia proves that wisdom can be found in unexpected places.

    • 29 min
    Grime and Punishment

    Grime and Punishment

    Recorded live at The Cowell Theater in San Francisco, this Chinese tale shows why a good neighbor is priceless, and why a bad neighbor pays the price.

    • 23 min
    Encore: The Basilisk’s Stare

    Encore: The Basilisk’s Stare

    In this tale inspired by a Polish legend, Nabiyah Be (Black Panther, Daisy Jones & The Six) and Evan Whitten (The Resident, Ahsoka) face off against a fantastical creature whose gaze turns people to stone.

    • 20 min
    The Weeping Witness

    The Weeping Witness

    Brittany Ishibashi (Runaways, Hawaii Five-O) stars in a Japanese and Persian tale about facing the music and changing your tune.

    • 17 min
    The Lone Dragon

    The Lone Dragon

    Ellen Wong (Beacon 23, GLOW) headlines a Chinese legend about how the dragon came to be a powerful symbol of prosperity and luck.

    • 20 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
12.7K Ratings

12.7K Ratings

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Car Ride Life Saver

My whole family loves this! Always well done, we love the characters, the lessons taught and the cultural aspect.

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