Earning Peanuts

If I asked you to finish the sentence, “Kindness is…” what would you say?

You might say “Kindness is caring for others.” Or “Kindness is helping someone who needs help.”

Today’s story is all about kindness, and how good it can feel to give and receive it. In fact, as one of our characters learns, that feeling can be as good as gold!

Our story is called “Earning Peanuts.” Versions of this tale come from the Burmese and Indian people of Southeast Asia.

Voices in this story include: Ryan Dalusung, Pablo Castelblanco, and Meredith Holzman. Meredith Holzman and Pablo Castelblanco co-star opposite Hillary Swank in the ABC drama “Alaska Daily,” streaming on Hulu. Grown-ups, you can also see Meredith Holzman in “Only Murders in the Building” on Hulu and “Inventing Anna” on Netflix. Watch for Pablos Castelblanco in the upcoming feature film, “Ganymede.”

This episode was adapted for Circle Round by Rebecca Sheir. It was edited by Nora Saks. Original music and sound design is by Eric Shimelonis. Our artist is Sabina Hahn.