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Apr 26
36m 3s

Mr. Beetle Takes a Bow: A Story for Kids

Rhea Pechter
About this episode

Old Mr. Beetle's audience of young bugs has all but disappeared over a period of two weeks. It seems that his storytelling days may be coming to an end. Mr. Beetle tries to come to terms with this apparent reality. But is he correct in his assessment? Have the young bugs left him for good? You'll have to listen in to find out.

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