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May 2022
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The Bamboo Cutter and the Moon Child - A...

Bedtime Stories with Taesha Glasgow
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Tonight's bedtime story is The Bamboo Cutter and the Moon Child. A Japanese fairy tale compiled by Yei Theodora Ozaki. If you like this episode, please remember to follow on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast app. In this story, an old bamboo cutter finds a bright being amongst his bamboo one day. She grows up to be beautiful and pursued by many suitors. Where is she from? Will she find love?


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