
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 433 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Kids & Family | |||

Samantha Béart (Baldur's Gate 3, Star Wars: The Old Republic) plays a sorceress with a knack for brewing up trouble in this tale with Sudanese, Egyptian and Palestinian roots.
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Krassimira Belev (The Therapy) and acclaimed violinist Christian Hebel star in a Romani tale about how the very first violin came to be.
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Bestselling children's author Meena Harris (Maya's Big Question, Kamala and Maya's Big Idea) plays an ambitious coyote in this Shoshone, Shasta and Hupa legend about how summer and winter came to be.
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Recorded live at Symphony Hall with Boston Symphony Orchestra players and a star-studded cast, this Buddhist story from Tibet and India proves we can all be helpers, no matter our size.
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Rebecca Sheree the podcast is truly one of my favorites of all time!
Once l finished the podcast I literally died so please, please please please please please please please please please please please make another season!!!!!!!!
Love the variety of countries these folk tales originate from. The addition of celebrity adds a special flair. At far my grandkids favourite story is Stella And the Dragon. Looking forward to more kid-friendly tales of intrigue and adventure!
I love this podcast so much. I suggest The Women Who Lived In A Vinegar Bottle. I love the way the stories are told and they are such high quality.
I love to listen to is when I’m going to bed,in a bath,and in a car five stars! (Perfect for people of all ages)
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Focusing on the vibrant world of folktales from various cultures, this audio series transforms traditional stories into engaging radio plays, perfect for children and families. Each episode is crafted with careful attention to sound and music, making stories come alive in a way that captivates both young listeners and adults alike. Themes such as kindness, persistence, and generosity are threaded throughout the narratives, often culminating in thought-provoking activities designed to encourage meaningful conversations between children and their guardians.
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Circle Round launched 9 years ago and published 433 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Circle Round include:
1. Meena Harris
2. Michael Cerveris
3. Callie Crossley
4. Faith Salie
5. Jeff Meacham
6. Amy Brentano
7. Joe Hernandez
8. Ryan P. Schreim
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