Circle Round Podcast By WBUR cover art

Circle Round

Circle Round

By: WBUR
Listen for free

Prime Member Exclusive | $0.99/mo for 4 months + $20 Audible credit

$8.99/mo thereafter—terms apply.
WBUR's Circle Round adapts carefully selected folktales from around the world into sound- and music-rich radio plays for kids ages 3-103. Each 15 to 25-minute episode explores important issues like kindness, persistence and generosity. And each episode ends with an activity that inspires a deeper conversation between children and grown-ups.Copyright Trustees of Boston University
Episodes
  • Encore: The Round Mossy Stone

    Encore: The Round Mossy Stone
    Sep 22 2026

    Béchir Sylvain (Jurassic World Rebirth) stars as trickster Anansi in a West African tale about a magic stone, a major trick, and getting a taste of your own medicine.

    This Circle Round episode originally was released on Sept. 9, 2025.

    Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here.
    Show more Show less
    25 mins
  • Encore: The Stork King

    Encore: The Stork King
    Sep 15 2026

    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.
    Show more Show less
    29 mins
  • Encore: The Cleverest Person in the Room

    Encore: The Cleverest Person in the Room
    Sep 8 2026

    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 monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here.
    Show more Show less
    26 mins
adbl_web_anon_alc_button_suppression_t1

Featured Article: The Best Educational Podcasts for Kids


Whether your child is two or 12, if you’re hesitant to break out a textbook or looking to take a break from screens, we’ve got you covered. We’ve curated the best educational podcasts for kids (and the adults who teach them) to help make learning fun and entertaining. Using storytelling, song, science, and/or silliness, these podcasts will not only educate but also help inspire, soothe, and impart valuable lessons to your young ones.

Featured Article The Best Educational Podcasts for Kids
All stars
Most relevant
I love these book stories, they are a lot of fun to listen to. I really like to listen to them with my sister.

Amazing

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
We live listening as a family. Thank you for the great representative stories, morales, music, and coloring pages. Your team is amazing and has gotten our family through tough times.

Great for kids of all ages!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
the first thing that is so sad that you can not get the job done



ge

Grace

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
5 star

I love it. makes me happy once inside
takes care of everyone and makes them happy
the narrator did an awesome job

good story

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
my kids don't even speak in the car when I play this. it's very engaging and perfect to keep the peace on a drive.

big fans!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
See more reviews