Circle Round

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'The Unwelcome Guest' | feat. Richard Kind Jul 24, 2018

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Richard Kind ("Inside Out") 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.

'The King And The Cobbler' | feat. Keith David and James Naughton Jul 17, 2018

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When the most powerful person in the land has never relied on himself, trouble ensues! Keith David ("Greenleaf") and James Naughton ("The Blacklist," "Our Town") co-star in a folktale that claims many homes--from Afghanistan to Greece.

'The Months Of The Year' | feat. Ailsa Chang and Joshua Rush Jul 10, 2018

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What would it be like to experience the months of the year--out of order? Joshua Rush ("Andi Mack") and Ailsa Chang (NPR) co-star in this story which has its origins in Russia, Greece, and the Czech Republic.

To download the free coloring page for this story, visit: wbur.org/circleround/coloring-pages

Encore: 'The Woman Who Lived In A Vinegar Bottle' feat. Sela Ward Jul 02, 2018

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Sela Ward ("Graves," "Independence Day") stars in a traditional English tale about a woman who can't seem to find home sweet home.

Download a coloring page for this episode here: wbur.org/circleround/coloring-pages

'The Skylark' | feat. Miriam Shor Jun 25, 2018

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Miriam Shor ("Younger," "The Americans,") stars in this Portuguese folktale about a feathered creature who gives a young, inpatient man a lesson he'll never forget.

'The Perfect Partnership' | Feat. Joshua Johnson and Sam Sanders Jun 19, 2018

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Being a good partner is all about give and take. But in today’s story, Sam Sanders (NPR) and Joshua Johnson (WAMU) co-star in a Ghanaian story about one man who's far more interested in the taking.

'The Friendship Orchard' | feat. Susan Stamberg and Linda Wertheimer Jun 12, 2018

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NPR's own Linda Wertheimer and Susan Stamberg co-star in a Kazakh folktale about lifelong friends whose bond is tested by the unexpected discovery of big treasure.

Download a coloring page for this episode here: wbur.org/circleround/coloring-pages

'A Taste Of Honey' | feat. Hannah Simone Jun 05, 2018

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Hannah Simone ("New Girl") stars alongside her real-life father Naren Simone in a South Asian tale about the power of self-reliance.

Download a coloring page for this episode here: wbur.org/circleround/coloring-pages

Encore: 'It Could Always Get Worse' | feat. Jason Alexander May 29, 2018

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Whether we’re 3 or 93, we all love a good story. Jason Alexander ("Seinfeld") stars in this classic Yiddish folktale.

Download a coloring page for this episode here: wbur.org/circleround/coloring-pages

Two Hour Road Trip Reel: 'The Animal Kingdom' May 23, 2018

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Have a very long road trip ahead? We've got you! This playlist features nearly two hours of your favorite Circle Round stories about our furry and feathered friends.

Download a coloring page for this episode here: wbur.org/circleround/coloring-pages