Sinopsis
Thoughtfully-selected folktales from around the world are adapted for today's families and feature top talent from the stage and screen. With original music and sound design, these stories delve into topics such as kindness, persistence and generosity. Geared for kids ages 4 to 10 and their grown-ups; created and produced by parents of young children.
Episodios
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'The Friend Ship' | Ep. 140
07/09/2021 Duración: 21minCarra Patterson (Turner & Hooch, Jitney) stars in a tale from Japan about a woman with enough generosity to last a lifetime, and a man with enough greed to sink a ship. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here.
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Encore: The Fire on the Other Side of the World
31/08/2021 Duración: 21minWe wrap up the summer with another listener favorite: a Cherokee tale in which Yeardley Smith (The Simpsons, Oil and Water) plays a feisty, creative spider who proves that power and strength aren't always about physical size. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here.
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'The Laughing Canoe' | Circle Round 139
17/08/2021 Duración: 19minGeorge Salazar (Be More Chill, Superstore) plays a wise-cracking waterborne vessel in this Brazilian story about the extraordinary things teamwork can bring. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here.
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Encore: The Chattering Clams
10/08/2021 Duración: 19minThis week we bring back a listener favorite: Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz (hosts of "Wow in the World") star in a whimsical Native American tale about the dangers of gossip. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here.
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The Laws of Nature | Circle Round 138
03/08/2021 Duración: 19minMo Rocca (CBS Sunday Morning, Wait, Wait... Don't Tell Me!) headlines this eco-conscious Estonian/Finnish tale about conservation, courtesy, and how actions speak louder than words. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here.
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Encore: Sir Luck and Mister Riches
27/07/2021 Duración: 23minIn this favorite tale from the archives, comedian/kids' author Michael Ian Black (I'm Worried, Cock-a-Doodle-Doo-Bop) and actor/director David Wain (Wet Hot American Summer, Medical Police) believe they know the secret to what makes people truly happy. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here.
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'The Patched-Up Coat' | Circle Round 137
20/07/2021 Duración: 18minNPR's Peter Sagal (Wait, Wait... Don't Tell Me!) stars in this Russian story about how fantastically priceless a little generosity can be. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here.
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Encore: The King’s Face
13/07/2021 Duración: 19minBroadway stars Derrick Baskin (Ain't Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) and Brandon Uranowitz (An American in Paris, Burn This) play a curious king and clever farmer in this tale with roots in Russia, Italy, India, Greece, Africa and Iran. This episode was originally released on October 22, 2019. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here.
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'The Mountain Guardian' | Circle Round 136
06/07/2021 Duración: 25minAudrey Hsieh (Here Today, Mixtape) and Alonzo Bodden (Wait, Wait... Don't Tell Me!, Who's Paying Attention) headline this Tibetan tale about two family members who are rewarded appropriately by a stone lion, one for her generosity and one for his greed. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here.
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Encore: The Magpie With Salt On Her Tail
22/06/2021 Duración: 22minRachael Harris (Lucifer, Suits) and Taran Killam (Nature Cat, Saturday Night Live) star in this special encore episode about a young man who learns that -- with a little hard work -- dreams can come true. This episode was originally released on December 19, 2017. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here.
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Encore: The Princess and the Egg
15/06/2021 Duración: 20minIn this enchanting tale from the archives, Amber Stevens West (Happy Together, Run the World) stars as a globe-trotting princess who works hard to keep her promises. This episode was originally released on October 23, 2018. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here.
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Encore: The Goat in the Garden
08/06/2021 Duración: 16minIn this favorite episode from the archives, Ray Magliozzi (Car Talk) plays a stubborn goat who inadvertently reminds us that true heroes comes in all shapes and sizes. This episode was originally released on January 23, 2018. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here.
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Encore: Sweet Corn and Clever Rabbit
01/06/2021 Duración: 19minIn this favorite episode from the archives, Eris Baker (This Is Us) plays a tricky rabbit who presents her fellow animals with an offer they can't refuse. This episode originally released April 9, 2019. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here.
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'She Tells Seashells' | Circle Round 135
25/05/2021 Duración: 22minTony Award nominee Joaquina Kalukango (Slave Play, One Night in Miami) stars in this Zulu tale from South Africa about how stories came to the world. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here.
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'The Unfair Share' | Circle Round 134
18/05/2021 Duración: 21minJon Huertas (This Is Us, Initiation) and Faith Salie (CBS Sunday Morning, Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me) headline this folktale about a generous queen, a cunning farmer, and a devious gatekeeper who takes more than his fair share. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here.
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'The Missing Knight' | Circle Round 133
11/05/2021 Duración: 27minDuchess Sarah Ferguson of York (Storytime With Fergie) and Jason Mantzoukas (How Did This Get Made, Housebroken) play a crafty queen and scheming advisor who face off in an unforgettable game of chess. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here.
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'The Bearded Lake' | Circle Round 132
04/05/2021 Duración: 22minOwen Teale (Game of Thrones, Dream Horse) stars in this Welsh legend about a desperate farmer who becomes too greedy for his own good. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here.
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Encore: 100 Rooms
27/04/2021 Duración: 19minIn this favorite episode from the archives, seven-time Emmy-Award winner Ed Asner (Up, The Mary Tyler Moore Show) plays a wise father who challenges his daughters to solve a tricky challenge by thinking outside the box. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here.
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'Growing Courage' | Circle Round 131
20/04/2021 Duración: 22minKyla Pratt (Call Me Kat, The Proud Family) headlines this Ethiopian story about the power of facing your fears. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here.
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'The Giant's Causeway' | Circle Round 130
13/04/2021 Duración: 20minAlison Wright (Snowpiercer, The Americans) stars as a wise and witty Irish giant who proves she's colossal in both size and smarts. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here.