Circle Round

4.5 (15K)
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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14,609 Ratings

Cool

2d ago

supercoolrevues

It’s fine when I’m driving in the car and when I am just doing nothing and I have nothing to listen to or do.
I love this podcast 🥰

4d ago

Annabelle22

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4d ago

dhtfji

I love the idea 💡 that you can use other people’s stories ❤️
Maw

4d ago

Cats are fun!!

Cat cat cat approved 👍
The Best

5d ago

Hi you cool with me I’m

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AMAZING!!

5d ago

Dog lover!!:)

10/10 I’m literally always waiting for the next one to come out! I love it sooo much! THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS PODCAST!!!!!!
The best audio stories

Mar 19

Giuliano2016

children and I appreciate your stories, the messages, and the questions at the end, which have been highly educational for them through listening. We can’t wait for each new story! 🥰
It is the first best in the world

6d ago

The Best ever 😊❤️😄🐶

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Emerson loves Circle Round

Mar 18

KMELAL213

i love circle round because it makes me feel better when I’m sick and it is so fun to listen to while I’m doing homework. If I could I would give you this many stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌟🌟🌟🌟⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🤩 🤩🤩🤩⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Greatest podcast but could be better

Mar 18

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