Circle Round
WBUR
Ages 3–7Stories
Carefully selected folktales from around the world, retold for kids.
Each episode adapts a folktale into a 10-20 minute story with original music and celebrity voice acting.
Why it’s in PodFocus
Beautifully produced folktales. Each one ends with a discussion question for kids and parents.
At a glance
- Ages
- 3 to 7
- Good for
- Bedtime, Car, Bath
- About
- Stories, World cultures, History & myth
- Format
- Stories
- Episodes
- About 21 min
- New episodes
- About once a week
- In the feed
- 460 episodes since 2017
- Made by
- WBUR
Latest episodes
The newest full episodes in the feed as of 23 October 2026.
- Encore: Little Cu
- Encore: The Polka-Dotted Pigeon
- Encore: A Biscuit, A Basket
Questions parents ask
What age is Circle Round for?
PodFocus lists it for ages 3 to 7. Ranges overlap on purpose: where a child lands inside one depends more on the child than on the number.
How long are Circle Round episodes?
Episodes run about 21 minutes, most between 19 and 25 minutes. About the length of a school run or a bath.
Is Circle Round still making new episodes?
Yes. New episodes come out about once a week; the latest was released on 20 October 2026. The feed lists 460 episodes going back to 2017, so a child who likes it won't run out soon.
Where should we start?
Anywhere. Try a recent episode, or one about something your child already loves, and if it lands, work back through the older ones.
Can my child listen without Wi-Fi?
In PodFocus, yes. Download episodes at home and they play without a connection, including in the car through CarPlay.
How do I let my child listen to Circle Round and nothing else?
Add Circle Round in PodFocus. Your child’s library holds only the shows you add, with no recommendations and nothing that plays on into a show you haven’t chosen.
