The Laughing Bird

Julian Lerner (The Wonder Years, Alma's Way) stars in a Ukrainian tale about how high-flying risks can pay off in the end. This Circle Round episode originally was released on Oct. 3, 2023. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here. 

Vanessa Aspillaga (Dora Saves the Snow Princess, Leave the World Behind) stars in this Puerto Rican and Chilean tale about baby basil, cuddly kittens, and how two heads can be better than one. This Circle Round episode originally was released on April 2, 2024. Sign up for our mon ... Show More

Recorded live at Tanglewood with Boston Symphony Orchestra musicians and a star-studded cast, this Afghan tale follows a savvy seamstress and her chatty kitty on a royally epic adventure. This Circle Round episode originally was released on Aug. 5, 2025. Sign up for our monthly n ... Show More

Hop aboard the Story Train with Birdie for a heartwarming tale of an animal circus and a plain gray bird who becomes a hero, earning his vibrant red feathers through an act of kindness 

Hop aboard the Story Train with Birdie, our delightful conductor, for a whimsical journey to the Parrot Zoo Trust in Lincolnshire Wildlife Park! In the enchanting episode we delve into the tale of a talkative parrot who finds himself in the most unexpected of roles. From being a ... Show More

A parrot in the city meets some new friends. The friends want to change him, but he learns the hard way that you can't make everyone happy. Support the show and get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/stories 

Anansi is keen to join the birds at their feast on a mountain ledge. But can Anansi fly? With a little help from his feathered friends – he can! But once he’s abandoned by the birds, how can he save himself? Listen to this fun ‘How and Why’ story from Ghana, shared by storytelle ... Show More

The classic Russian fairy story of a Prince who goes in search of the mystical and wonderful firebird or yar-bird. 

Birdy is a rather special crow who can talk. He's befriended a boy called Jake, who thinks that Birdy is unique - a true one off - until, well listen to the story and find out. And at the end of the story we have a bonus, an excerpt from our friends at the Stories, Science and Se ... Show More