All recommendations for 8 to 9 years
Podcast & audio
Circle Round
Circle Round
from 6–9 years
Folktales from around the world. Nigeria, Japan, India, Venezuela, Australia, adapted into richly produced radio plays. Music composed and performed live by the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Guest voices include well-known actors from stage and screen. 15–25 minutes per episode, over 500 episodes available.
Why it was selected
- •Boston Symphony Orchestra performs original music for every single episode
- •stories from dozens of cultures, broadens perspective without being didactic
- •Parents' Choice Gold Award, Webby nominations, UK International Radio Drama Festival
Everyday use (optional)
- •Every episode is self-contained. Perfect for kids who love stories from other cultures, and for grown-ups who want to listen along without being bored.
Producer: WBUR / Boston NPR
Platform: Spotify · Apple Podcasts · NPR
Cost: free
Language: English