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Circle Round

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.

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Latest Episodes:

'Maushop And Grandfather Sun' | feat. Wes Studi Mar 27, 2018

Show notes

Wes Studi ("Penny Dreadful," "Dances With Wolves") stars as the Wampanoag mythical figure 'Maushop,' a kind, gentle giant who tries to convince the sun to come back home.

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'The Hat, The Horn, And The Purse' | feat. Bobby Moynihan Mar 20, 2018

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Bobby Moynihan ("Duck Tales," "SNL") stars in an Italian folktale about a father who gives seemingly simple gifts to his three sons. But they is more to these family heirloomsl than meets the eye.

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'Three Wishes' | feat. Patrick and Mandy Fabian Mar 13, 2018

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Patrick Fabian ("Better Call Saul") and Mandy Fabian ("Dropping The Soap") star in a story about a husband and wife whose generosity leads them to an unexpected challenge.

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'Share and Share Alike' | feat. Tiffany Boone and Glynn Washington Mar 06, 2018

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Tiffany Boone ("The Chi") and Glynn Washington ("Snap Judgement") star in a classic folktale about a lazy bear who isn't big on sharing--until he meets a clever rabbit that teaches him a thing or two.

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'The Drum' | feat. Shankar Vedantam Feb 27, 2018

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Shankar Vedantam (NPR's "Hidden Brain") retells an Indian folktale about a young girl whose generous heart takes her on a surprising adventure.

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'The Magic Cloth' | feat. Kelly Hu and Albert Tsai Feb 13, 2018

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Kelly Hu ("Dietland") and Albert Tsai ("Dr Ken," "9JKL") star in a Chinese folktale about a mother, her three sons, and a very special magic cloth.

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'What Am I Hearing?' | feat. Composer Eric Shimelonis Feb 06, 2018

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Sadko And The Sea | feat. Max Greenfield Jan 30, 2018

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Max Greenfield ("The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story") stars in this Russian folktale about the power of music.

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'The Goat in the Garden' | feat. 'Car Talk's' Ray Magliozzi Jan 23, 2018

Show notes

Ray Magliozzi ("Car Talk") reminds us that heroes come in all shapes--and sizes.

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"The Forbidden Knot" | feat. Mel Rodriguez Jan 16, 2018

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Adapted from the original Estonian folktale, Mel Rodriguez ("Last Man On Earth" "Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams") stars in a story about a fisherman who learns how important it is to keep your word.

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