Circle Round

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Synopsis

Thoughtfully-selected folktales from around the world are adapted for today's families and feature top talent from the stage and screen. With original music and sound design, these stories delve into topics such as kindness, persistence and generosity. Geared for kids ages 4 to 10 and their grown-ups; created and produced by parents of young children.

Episodes

  • 'Latchkey Stew' | feat. Jurnee Smollett-Bell

    02/01/2018 Duration: 18min

    Jurnee Smollett-Bell ("Underground," "Friday Night Lights,") stars in this classic tale about a young girl who teaches a group of neighbors what it means to really share. Find your free coloring page for this episode at: wbur.org/circleround/coloring-pages

  • 'The Answer You Seek' | feat. Ari Shapiro and Wade Goodwyn

    26/12/2017 Duration: 18min

    NPR's own Ari Shapiro and Wade Goodwyn star in a Thai folktale that explores the power and universality of empathy. Download a coloring page for this episode here: wbur.org/circleround/coloring-pages

  • 'The Magpie With Salt On Her Tail' | feat. Rachael Harris and Taran Kilam

    19/12/2017 Duration: 20min

    Rachael Harris ("Lucifer," "Suits") and Taran Killam ("Nature Cat," "Killing Gunther") star in a classic Swedish tale about a little boy who learns that--with a little hard work--dreams can come true. Download a coloring page for this episode here: wbur.org/circleround/coloring-pages

  • 'The Shepherd's Disguise' | feat. Tony Hale

    12/12/2017 Duration: 19min

    Tony Hale ("Veep," "Arrested Development") stars in a German folktale about a royal advisor whose dishonesty gets him into a royal mess. Download a coloring page for this episode here: wbur.org/circleround/coloring-pages

  • 'Clever Manka' | feat. Bridget Moynahan

    05/12/2017 Duration: 18min

    Bridget Moynahan ("Blue Bloods") re-tells this Czech folktale about a clever young woman who uses her intelligence to win the hearts of her town. Download a coloring page for this episode here: wbur.org/circleround/coloring-pages

  • 'Onions And Garlic'

    27/11/2017 Duration: 26min

    The second installment from our live performance at the Boston Jewish Film Festival. In this old Jewish folktale, we tell a story about spicy, flavorful onions... but we promise it won’t make you cry. If anything you’ll laugh and laugh. Download a coloring page for this episode here: wbur.org/circleround/coloring-pages

  • 'Princess In The Mirror'

    21/11/2017 Duration: 20min

    Live from the Boston Jewish Film Festival! In this Israeli folktale, an adventurous princess learns that the greatest lessons may not be learned in far flung lands but rather--right at home. Download a coloring page for this episode here: wbur.org/circleround/coloring-pages

  • 'Thunder and Lightning' | feat. Yetide Badaki and Dayo Okeniyi

    14/11/2017 Duration: 17min

    Yetide Badaki ("American Gods") and Dayo Okeniyi ("Shades of Blue") star in this Nigerian folktale about thunder and lightning and how they found their home in the sky. Download a coloring page for this episode here: wbur.org/circleround/coloring-pages

  • 'The Lion's Whisker' | feat. Marsai Martin and Miles Brown

    07/11/2017 Duration: 11min

    Marsai Martin ("Black-ish"), Miles Brown ("Black-ish"), and NPR's own Ofeibia Quist-Arcton star in this story about a brother and a sister who are prepared to do just about anything in order to get along. Download a coloring page for this episode here: wbur.org/circleround/coloring-pages

  • 'The Woman Who Lived In A Vinegar Bottle' | feat. Sela Ward

    31/10/2017 Duration: 13min

    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 Owner Of The Sun' | feat. Joanna Hausmann

    24/10/2017 Duration: 11min

    YouTuber and comedian Joanna Hausmann stars in a Venezuelan folktale about an enterprising young girl and her quest to free the sun. Download a coloring page for this episode here: wbur.org/circleround/coloring-pages

  • 'The Barber's Secret' | ft. Noah Schnapp

    17/10/2017 Duration: 17min

    Noah Schnapp ("Stranger Things") stars in a story about a prince, a barber, and a secret that was impossible to keep. Download a coloring page for this episode here: wbur.org/circleround/coloring-pages

  • 'The Rice Cakes And The Oni' | ft. Tamlyn Tomita and Hudson Yang

    10/10/2017 Duration: 14min

    Tamlyn Tomita ("The Good Doctor") and Hudson Yang ("Fresh Off The Boat") star in this Japanese story about a mother and son team with a seriously good sense of humor. Download a coloring page for this episode here: wbur.org/circleround/coloring-pages

  • 'The Happiest Person In The World' | ft. Jon Cryer

    02/10/2017 Duration: 11min

    Jon Cryer ("Two and a Half Men") stars in a story about a man chasing happiness--and the elusive shirt that will make him smile again. Download a coloring page for this episode here: wbur.org/circleround/coloring-pages

  • 'Why The Ocean Is Salty' | feat. Lou Diamond Phillips, Jon Jon Briones

    26/09/2017 Duration: 13min

    Lou Diamond Phillips ("Longmire," "33") and Jon Jon Briones ("Miss Saigon") star in the classic Filipino folktale "Why The Ocean is Salty." Download a coloring page for this episode here: wbur.org/circleround/coloring-pages

  • 'Stella And The Dragon' | feat. Kathryn Hahn

    18/09/2017 Duration: 17min

    Kathryn Hahn ("Bad Moms Christmas") stars in this Romanian folktale about a clever mother and her quest to outwit a powerful dragon. Download a coloring page for this episode here: wbur.org/circleround/coloring-pages

  • 'It Could Always Get Worse' | feat. Jason Alexander

    08/06/2017 Duration: 12min

    Whether we’re 3 or 93, we all love a good story. Jason Alexander ("Seinfeld") stars in our first episode, a classic Yiddish folktale. Download a coloring page for this episode here: wbur.org/circleround/coloring-pages

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