'The Gloomy Pine Tree' | Circle Round 81

<p>Patrick Fabian ("Better Call Saul") and Mandy Fabian ("Dropping The Soap") star in a story about a husband and wife whose generosity leads them to an unexpected challenge.</p> <p>Download a coloring page for this episode here: wbur.org/circleround/coloring-pages </p> <p>Sign ... Show More

<p>What would it be like to experience the months of the year--out of order? Joshua Rush ("Andi Mack") and Ailsa Chang (NPR) co-star in this story which has its origins in Russia, Greece, and the Czech Republic.</p> <p>Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", <a h ... Show More

<p>Maulik Pancholy (30 Rock, Grand Horizons) and Nikesh Patel (Four Weddings and a Funeral) headline this Indian story that asks what's more precious: glittering jewels, or good friends?</p> <p>Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", <a href="https://wbur.fm/42KQf ... Show More

What happens when a happy-go-lucky wanderer takes over a village bakery? Find out in the hilarious tale ‘The Merry Prankster,’ the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime – featuring music by Richard Strauss, illustrations by Mia Jennings and narration by Valerie Kahler. 

How much can one vegetable grow? Find out in ‘The Giant Carrot,’ the tale of a root so big that it’s going to take some teamwork to get it out of the ground. It’s the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime – featuring Lynne Warfel, with music by Johannes Brahms and illustratio ... Show More

This story is about a smart Princess. The story is "Rapunzel" from Grimm's Fairy Tales. See story notes on my website: https://linktr.ee/katrinahao 

The classic tale, as you’ve never heard it before. When a miller promises the king that his daughter can spin straw into gold—over her strenuous objections—the miller’s daughter is forced to enter a sinister bargain with a magical little man. On a scale of Grimm, Grimmer, and Gri ... Show More

Brumillas Besen fliegt nicht mehr. Wie gemein! Doch anstatt sich auf den weiten Weg zum Flugbesenmacher zu begeben, hat Brumilla eine bessere Idee. (Eine Geschichte von Meike Haas, erzählt von Anna Thalbach) 

Dr. Hayley Gillespie, an ecologist, tells us how she cracked the case of the Barton Springs Salamander's mysterious meals. Music by YACHT, courtesy of the Free Music Archive and Creative Commons. Photo courtesy of Dr. Hayley Gillespie.