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Circle Round

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 4 to 10. Each 10- to 20-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.

LATEST EPISODE

Circle Round's podcast festival for kids returns on April 15 and 16 at WBUR's CitySpace.

See Circle Round ON STAGE at the Mega Awesome Super Huge Wicked Fun Podcast Playdate at CitySpace!

CitySpace's two-day podcast festival for kids returns April 15 and 16 with performances presented by WBUR and friends!

Circle Round

Mar 13, 2023

Circle Round on the page and stage: books and live events!

Celebrate the arrival of Circle Round picture books with live events at bookshops and venues around the region this year!

(Sabina Hahn for WBUR)

The Dust-Up | Ep. 201

Jackie Chung (The Summer I Turned Pretty, Coming Home Again) and Louis Ozawa (Hunters, Pachinko) star in this rollicking tale from Africa about how the zebra got its stripes and...

Circle Round

24:46Mar 21, 2023

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The Fast Feast | Ep. 200

We celebrate our 200th episode with two Circle Round alums -- Jon Jon Briones (Ratched, Class of ‘09) and Kathleen Chalfant (The Affair, House of Cards) -- starring in a...

Circle Round

31:25Mar 14, 2023

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Written in the Stars | Ep. 199

Tallie Medel (Everything Everywhere All At Once, Cocoon Central Dance Team) headlines this Moroccan Jewish tale about how pursuing your passion can be music to everyone’s ears.

Circle Round

29:04Mar 7, 2023

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The Unselfish Shellfish | Ep. 198

Eric Bauza (Bugs Bunny Builders, Woody Woodpecker) and Harry Shum Jr. (Everything Everywhere All At Once, Crazy Rich Asians) star in an Indonesian story about a bad egg who winds...

Circle Round

24:01Feb 28, 2023

("Growing Courage" by Sabina Hahn)

Encore: Growing Courage

Kyla Pratt (Call Me Kat, The Proud Family) headlines this Ethiopian story about the power of facing your fears.

Circle Round

23:54Feb 21, 2023

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The Eagle's Return | Ep. 197

Diana Lee Inosanto (The Mandalorian, The Curious Mind of Sebastian) and Myrna Velasco (Elena of Avalor, Trick-or-Treat Scooby-Doo!) star in this Venezuelan story about loyalty, courage, and the supernatural power...

Circle Round

22:32Feb 14, 2023

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Donkey Business | Ep. 196

Jennifer Hale (Stars Wars: The Clone Wars, Mass Effect) and Connor Ratliff (Dead Eyes, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) star in this tricky tale about donkeys, ducats, and being a good...

Circle Round

23:38Feb 7, 2023

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The Kernel of Truth | Ep. 195

Trinity Jo-Li Bliss (Avatar: The Way of Water, The Garcias), Jen Cohn (Welcome to Chippendales, Star Wars: The Old Republic) and America Young (Barbie, Gotham Knights) star in a classic...

Circle Round

30:49Jan 31, 2023

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The Missing Mountainside | Ep. 194

In this Taiwanese tale starring Karen Huie (Welcome to Flatch, Abominable and the Invisible City), a town learns the bad taste it can leave when you bite off more than...

Circle Round

19:59Jan 24, 2023

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The Wrong Day | Ep. 193

Liza Lapira (The Equalizer, Must Love Christmas) and Telly Leung (Allegiance, Warrior) star in this folktale from Japan about good days, bad days, and the gift that keeps on giving.

Circle Round

21:31Jan 17, 2023

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 4 to 10. Each 10- to 20-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.

(Sabina Hahn for WBUR)

Hungry Hippo | Ep. 192

Scott Lawrence (Star Wars Resistance, Vader Immortal) stars in this African legend about how the hippopotamus came to be the decidedly distinctive creature it is today.

Circle Round

22:29Jan 10, 2023

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Encore: The Great Acorn Robbery

Katy Mixon (American Housewife, Minions) and Diedrich Bader (American Housewife, Veep) headline this Seneca tale about an industrious squirrel and the sneaky critters who pilfer her prized acorns.

Circle Round

21:03Jan 3, 2023

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Encore: The Three-Legged Pot

Comedian Aparna Nancherla (The Standups, Corporate) stars as a rambunctious cooking vessel in this Danish and Middle Eastern story about generosity and greed.

Circle Round

22:13Dec 27, 2022

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The Parakeet’s Promise | Ep. 191

Broadway stars Lorna Courtney (& Juliet) and Shoba Narayan (Aladdin) face off in this Indian legend about a tiny bird who opens up a farmer’s eyes in a big way.

Circle Round

19:28Dec 20, 2022

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Strong Mind and Kind Heart | Ep. 190

Christopher Sean (Star Wars Resistance, Gotham Knights) stars in this Vietnamese tale about two friends, one dream, and the infinite value of a true heart.

Circle Round

26:53Dec 13, 2022

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The Looking Glass | Ep. 189

Steve Coulter (Shotgun Wedding, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law), Linedy Genao (Bad Cinderella), and Mark Gagliardi (Blood and Treasure, Drunk History) star in this Spanish and Portuguese story about how true...

Circle Round

26:17Dec 6, 2022

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Encore: Nilsa and the Troll

In this favorite tale from the archives, Raegan Revord (Young Sheldon) plays a generous young woman who proves that small gestures of kindness can make a big difference.

Circle Round

21:23Nov 29, 2022

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The Scholar’s Reward | Ep. 188

This Indian tale starring Summer Bishil (The Magicians, Four Samosas) and Michael Maliakel (Aladdin on Broadway) tells how the first chess game came to be, while teaching a powerful lesson...

Circle Round

24:21Nov 22, 2022

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Like Oil and Water | Ep. 187

In this courtroom tale with roots in Chinese lore, Michelle Ang (The Bad Batch, Riddle Me This) plays a wise judge who proves that dishonesty and justice just don't mix.

Circle Round

19:27Nov 15, 2022

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The Most Fabulous Fur of All | Ep. 186

In this Cherokee story, Q'orianka Kilcher (Yellowstone, Dora and the Lost City of Gold) plays a clever rabbit who craftily tries pulling the wool — and fur — over everyone’s...

Circle Round

23:41Nov 8, 2022