Whatever You Like

Summary

Circle Round: “Whatever You Like” | Ep. 303

Live from Symphony Hall, Boston
Release Date: November 4, 2025
Running Time: ~25 minutes
Host/Narrator: Rebecca Scheer
Featuring: Boston Symphony Orchestra musicians and actors Mary Faber, Josh Gondelman, Lamont Price, Jessica Rao

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Episode Overview

“Whatever You Like” is a clever, wordplay-driven adaptation of tales from Jewish and Indian folklore, performed live with musical accompaniment from the Boston Symphony Orchestra. The story spotlights the value of thinking critically and weighing our words, as well as themes of fairness, cleverness, and familial bonds. The episode wraps up with a playful invitation to listeners to create their own wordplay, fostering creativity and family connection.

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Key Discussion Points & Story Breakdown

Introduction: The Power (and Slipperiness) of Words

• [01:07] Rebecca Scheer opens with a witty saying:

  "Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana. Words can be tricky. Sometimes they're as slippery as a banana peel. And as we'll hear in today's story, if you don't weigh your words, they can easily be twisted."

Meet the Characters

• Seema – the responsible sister
• Avi – her playful younger brother
• Father – a merchant who is often away on business
• Sea Captain – the crafty antagonist

Home Alone: Seema’s Struggles with Avi

• [03:37] Seema tries to put Avi to bed, triggering a comic exchange of double negatives:
  Seema: “Time to go to bed?”
  Avi: “No.”
  …eventually, Seema flips Avi’s “no”s back on him, tricking him into agreeing to bedtime.

  “Wait. You used your words to trick me.” — Avi ([04:18])

Hard Times and Wordplay at Home

• Food and money run short as Father is delayed overseas.
• [05:47] Seema says, “we’re going to have to tighten our belts” and Avi, taking it literally, protests:

  “Ugh, I hate wearing belts. They make my belly hurt.”

• A reverse wordplay moment where Avi nearly tricks Seema into giving him sugary cereal:

  “You used your words to trick me.” — Seema ([06:36])

The Sea Captain’s Arrival and the Letter’s Loophole

• [06:49] The Sea Captain, in tall boots and a proud coat, brings the children's father’s box... but keeps the silver coins, only handing over the empty box.
• [08:05] The captain hands over a letter—a key plot device:

  “She will give my children whatever she likes as a reward for her troubles. She may keep the rest for herself.”

• The captain claims the right to keep the coins because, “what I would like is to give you this box. The coins I shall keep for myself.”

Off to Court: Seeking Justice

• Feeling wronged, Seema and Avi take the Sea Captain to court.
• In court, the judge reviews the letter’s ambiguous wording. All agree the letter is authentic ([14:17]).
• The Sea Captain confidently argues she followed the instructions, all proof being “right there in black and white.” ([15:59])

Seema’s Clever Solution

• [17:30] Seema requests another reading of the letter, studies it carefully, and devises a plan.
• [18:19] She asks the captain to officially write and sign a statement declaring she likes the coins but not the box.
• [20:03] Seema springs the trap:

  “Now give me and my brother the 100 silver coins.”

• The captain protests, but Seema turns the words against her.

The Judge Rules

• [20:53] The judge sides with Seema:

  "Captain, the merchant's letter stated, and I quote, the sea captain will give my children whatever she likes and keep the rest for herself. Clearly you liked the 100 silver coins. You said so yourself. You wrote it, too. Therefore, the 100 silver coins which you liked so very much are rightfully the children's. And the box which you didn't like is rightfully yours." ([21:17] Judge)

• The Sea Captain is outsmarted:

  "Wait. You used your words to trick me." — Sea Captain ([21:57])

Triumph and Reunion

• Avi recognizes the captain’s attempted trickery:

  “Because I think you used our father's words to try and trick us.” ([22:05] Avi)

• Seema and Avi receive their rightful coins.
• The story concludes with Father returning home for good, and the siblings joyfully reunited.
• [22:58]

  “…the idea of finally being together as a family wasn’t just something the two siblings liked, it was something they loved.”

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Wordplay at Home:

  “You used your words to trick me.” — Avi ([04:18])
  “You used your words to trick me.” — Seema ([06:36])

• The Story’s Crux:

  "She will give my children whatever she likes as a reward… keep the rest for herself.” — Letter from Father ([08:26], [14:17])

• The Clever Twist:

  “Now give me and my brother the 100 silver coins.” — Seema ([20:03])
  "The proof is right there in black and white." — Seema ([20:28])
  "This silly girl is neither silly nor out of order. If anyone is out of order, it’s you." — Judge ([20:53])

• Resolution:

  “…the 100 silver coins which you liked so very much are rightfully the children’s.” — Judge ([21:17])
  “Wait. You used your words to trick me.” — Sea Captain ([21:57])

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Activity Invitation: Play with Puns

[23:27] Host Rebecca Scheer talks about pun-making as a fun family activity:

“There are many ways to play with words, and one of my personal favorites is the pun. A pun creates humor using a word or phrase with multiple meanings or using similar sounding words. Find a grownup and start brainstorming jokes with a question and answer that involve puns.”
Examples:

• "Why did the bike take a nap? ... It was too tired." ([23:49])
• "Why wouldn’t the shrimp share its toys? ... It was a little shellfish." ([23:53])

Listeners are encouraged to send their jokes to Circle Round.

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Community & Credits

• Musical performances by members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra under Eric Shimalonis.
• Special guest actors include Mary Faber, Josh Gondelman, Lamont Price, Jessica Rao.
• A shout-out to kids sharing their favorite Circle Round stories ([27:15] onward).

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Summary Takeaways

• Theme: The power (and potential pitfalls) of language—how the meaning of words can be twisted and why clarity and cleverness matter.
• Character lesson: Standing up for oneself, careful reading, and wit can right wrongs—even when you’re young.
• Fun: The episode brims with humor and wordplay, encouraging families to play with language together.

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For more stories, episodes, and creative activities, visit wbur.org/circleround.

Transcript

[Rebecca Scheer]

Hey, Circle Round fans. Our Circle Round live tour continues with live recordings in North Carolina, Massachusetts and California. Join us in Charlotte on November 22, Los Angeles on January 18, and Boston on February 7. And remember, after each show, Circle Round Club members can meet Eric Shimalonis and me, Rebecca Scheer. Get your tickets and join the [e-mail].

[Avi]

Circleround WBUR podcasts Boston.

[Rebecca Scheer]

This Circle Round episode is a very special one recorded live with players from the Boston Symphony Orchestra and a star studded cast of actors at Symphony hall on October 11, 2025. To learn more about our live shows, visit WBUR.org CircleRound and click on events. And now, on with the story.

[Narrator (Rebecca Scheer)]

There's this really great saying, time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana. Do you get it? Time flies like an arrow because it moves so fast. But fruit flies like a banana, as in they really enjoy bananas. Words can be tricky. Sometimes they're as slippery as a banana peel. And as we'll hear in today's story, if you don't weigh your words, they can easily be twisted. I'm Rebecca Scheer and welcome to Circle Round live at Symphony hall in Boston, Massachusetts. Today, our story is called whatever you like. We found versions of this tale from Jewish and Indian lore. Joining me on stage is a star studded cast of actors, Mary Faber, Josh Gondelman, Lamont Price and Jessica Rao. Providing musical accompaniment under the direction of our own Eric Shimalonis is a world class ensemble from the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Kathy Basrak on viola, Rachel Childers on horn, Chris El Chico on clarinet, met Clint Foreman on flute, Ben Levy on double bass and Suzanne Nelson on bassoon. So circle around everyone for whatever you like. Seema lived in a cozy cottage with her younger brother Avi. The cottage belonged to Seema and Avi's father. But father didn't spend much time at home. As a merchant who did all of his business overseas, he was always buying and selling exotic goods in far away lands. While father was away, Seema took care of Avi. And it wasn't always easy.

[Seema]

Avi, time to go to bed?

[Judge]

No.

[Seema]

Can you at least brush your teeth?

[Audience Member/Child]

No.

[Seema]

How about put on your pajamas?

[Avi]

No.

[Seema]

Okay, then how about not going to bed or brushing your teeth or putting on your pajamas?

[Avi]

I don't want to.

[Seema]

Oh, you don't want to not go to bed or brush your teeth or put on your pajamas? In that case, since you don't want to not do any of those things, then you will.

[Rebecca Scheer]

What?

[Avi]

Wait. You used your words to Trick me.

[Narrator (Rebecca Scheer)]

One year, father had to leave his children for many, many months before he boarded his ship across the ocean. He promised he would support his kids by sending home money whenever he could. Now, mind you, our story takes place long before computers were a thing and you could send money with nothing more than an Internet connection and the press of a button. And perhaps a two factor verification or one of those picture thingies where you have to click certain images to prove you're not a robot.

[Seema]

To prove you're not a what?

[Avi]

What are you talking about?

[Rebecca Scheer]

You know what, it's not important.

[Narrator (Rebecca Scheer)]

The point is, back when our story takes place, you had to gather actual money, physical money, get it all packaged up, then send it across the ocean on a boat. Well, the year of Father's big journey, the seas were unusually rough. Very few ships could make the crossing through the stormy waters. So back at home, Seema and Avi's cozy cottage was growing less cozy by the day. Food and money were dwindling and worries were growing.

[Seema]

Avi, until we finally receive money from Father, we're going to have to tighten our belts.

[Avi]

Ugh, I hate wearing belts. They make my belly hurt.

[Seema]

What I mean is, we're going to have to cut back on the money we spend. How do you feel about cold cereal for dinner?

[Avi]

Oh, will you let me have some Cavity Crunch?

[Seema]

No.

[Avi]

How about Sugar Rush Crisp?

[Narrator (Rebecca Scheer)]

No.

[Avi]

Count Calorie?

[Narrator (Rebecca Scheer)]

No.

[Avi]

Okay, then how about if you don't let me have Cavity Crunch or Sugar Rush Crisp or Count Calorie?

[Audience Member/Child]

No.

[Avi]

Ah, you don't want to not let me have those cereals. In that case, grab me a bowl.

[Audience Member/Child]

What?

[Rebecca Scheer]

Wait.

[Seema]

You used your words to trick me.

[Narrator (Rebecca Scheer)]

Life for Seema and Avi was getting tougher and tougher. Then one day, they received a visit from a sea captain.

[Sea Captain]

Greetings, children. I am a sea captain.

[Narrator (Rebecca Scheer)]

The sea captain wore tall, shiny boots and an official looking coat. She told the children she had brought something from their father.

[Sea Captain]

Children, I have brought something from your father.

[Narrator (Rebecca Scheer)]

The siblings looked on eagerly as the captain presented a wooden box. Behold this wooden box filled with 100 silver coins.

[Sea Captain]

It is filled with 100 silver coins.

[Avi]

Um, is there an echo in here?

[Rebecca Scheer]

No.

[Sea Captain]

There are coins in here. I just told you that.

[Avi]

Right?

[Narrator (Rebecca Scheer)]

The siblings were grateful to finally receive money from father. They held their hands out with anticipation so the captain could give them the box. And she did give them the box, but only after reaching inside, scooping out the 100 silver coins and stuffing them into her her pockets. So the box she gave them was empty.

[Seema]

Hang on. What do you think you're doing?

[Avi]

Yeah, why are you giving us an empty box and keeping all the coins for yourself?

[Narrator (Rebecca Scheer)]

The sea captain smirked.

[Sea Captain]

It just so happens that I am within my rights to keep the 100 silver coins and give you the empty box. This letter explains everything.

[Narrator (Rebecca Scheer)]

She handed Seema a folded up piece of paper. Oh my.

[Seema]

This letter is from Father.

[Avi]

What does he say?

[Seema]

He says I am writing this letter to confirm the following. The sea captain hereby agrees to transport this box of 100 silver coins across the sea. She will bring the box to my children, Seema and Avi. She will give my children whatever she likes as a reward for her troubles. She may keep the rest for herself.

[Sea Captain]

You see, your father instructed me to give you whatever I like. And what I would like is to give you this box. The coins I shall keep for myself. After all, do you think schlepping this money across the vast and deadly sea was a cakewalk?

[Avi]

What does cake have to do with anything?

[Sea Captain]

I mean, it isn't like I could send the money with nothing more than an Internet connection and the press of a button and perhaps a two factor verification or one of those picture thingies where you have to click certain images to prove you're not a robot.

[Seema]

Okay, what is this robot thing?

[Avi]

And what is a two factor vacation?

[Sea Captain]

The point is, I went through a lot of trouble bringing this box here, so I am keeping the coins. And if you don't like what I'm doing, what are you going to do? Take me to court.

[Narrator (Rebecca Scheer)]

Seema and Avi shared an anxious look. The last thing they expected expected during Father's absence was to stand before a judge. But what other option did they have?

[Seema]

Sure, yes, we'll take you to court right now.

[Sea Captain]

Fine. Let's go.

[Narrator (Rebecca Scheer)]

On the way to the courthouse, thoughts spun through Seema and Avi's minds like a tornado. What would happen when they faced the judge? Would he side with a couple of kids or a fancy sea captain? The siblings had no way of knowing. All they could do was hope for the best and brace themselves for the worst. What do you think will happen when Seema and Avi meet the judge? We'll hear how our story unfolds after a quick break.

[Rebecca Scheer]

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[Rebecca Scheer]

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[Audience Member/Child]

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[Rebecca Scheer]

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[Narrator (Rebecca Scheer)]

I'm Rebecca Scheer and welcome back to Circle Round live at Symphony hall in Boston, Massachusetts. Today our story is called Whatever you like. Before the break, Seema and Avi were headed to court. Their father, a traveling merchant, had sent a sea captain with a box of 100 silver coins. But instead of giving the siblings the coins, she just gave them the box and kept the coins for herself. The captain claimed she was within her rights because of a letter the merchant wrote. She gave the letter to the judge, who read it aloud from his seat at the bench.

[Judge]

I am writing this letter to confirm the following the sea captain hereby agrees to transport this box of 100 silver coins across the sea. She will bring the box to my children, Seema and Avi. She will give my children whatever she likes as a reward for her troubles. She may keep the rest for herself.

[Narrator (Rebecca Scheer)]

The judge put down the letter and turned toward the captain.

[Judge]

Captain, do you solemnly swear that this letter was written by the merchant Seema and Avi's father?

[Sea Captain]

Of course, you, Honor.

[Judge]

And Seema. Avi, do you recognize the handwriter? Is it truly your father's?

[Seema]

It is, your Honor.

[Avi]

We would know those chicken scratches anywhere.

[Judge]

Very well, Captain, let's return to you. If I have my story straight, when you visited Seema and Avi's cottage, you were Carrying the merchant's box filled with 100 silver coins. Is that correct?

[Sea Captain]

That is correct, you, Honor.

[Judge]

And you proceeded to keep the 100 silver coins and give Seema and Avi just the box?

[Narrator (Rebecca Scheer)]

Yes.

[Sea Captain]

After all, I was to give the children whatever I like. And what I would like is to give them the empty box. So I did nothing wrong. Look at the merchant's letter, you, Honor. The proof is right there in black and white.

[Narrator (Rebecca Scheer)]

Seema stole a glance at Avi. Tears filled his eyes, and he was wiping his nose with a handkerchief. Clearly, he was about to cry. Seema felt like she was, too.

[Seema]

Your Honor, if I may interject. My brother and I know that our father is a brilliant and generous man. There is no way he would allow the King Captain to cheat us like this.

[Sea Captain]

I'm not cheating anyone. I am simply following the merchant's instructions. Your Honor, would you read his letter again?

[Judge]

I'm supposed to be the one asking the questions. But, yes, I will read the merchant's letter again. I am writing this letter to confirm the following. The sea captain hereby agrees to transport this box of water, 100 silver coins, across the sea. She will bring the box to my children, Seema and Avi. She will give my children whatever she likes as a reward for her troubles. She may keep the rest for herself.

[Sea Captain]

You see, I've done nothing wrong. And now I'm rich.

[Narrator (Rebecca Scheer)]

Seema's urge to cry was becoming an urge to. She took a breath to center herself.

[Seema]

Your Honor, may I please have one more look at my father's letter?

[Narrator (Rebecca Scheer)]

The judge nodded and handed Seema the letter. She read it to herself, slowly and silently. Then she read it again. And again and again. And after her fifth, with time pouring over her father's words, she felt a.

[Rebecca Scheer]

Jolt crackle through her mind, like a light had switched on in her head.

[Seema]

Your Honor, I know you're the one who's supposed to ask questions of the defendant, but may I address the captain personally, please?

[Judge]

I'll allow it.

[Audience Member/Child]

Thank you.

[Seema]

Captain, I want to make sure things are crystal clear. When you were given the box of 100 coins, you decided pretty quickly that you liked those coins. Yes.

[Narrator (Rebecca Scheer)]

Duh.

[Sea Captain]

Who wouldn't like 100 silver coins?

[Seema]

And did you like the box?

[Sea Captain]

Not especially. It was old and scratched and battered.

[Seema]

Aha. You know what? I think we should make things official. We need to write this down. Your Honor, do you have a pen I could borrow?

[Judge]

Uh, you can use this fountain pen.

[Seema]

Thank you. And, Avi, would you mind handing me your handkerchief?

[Narrator (Rebecca Scheer)]

Avi gave his Nose a wipe.

[Avi]

It's kind of wet and slimy, but sure. Here you go.

[Rebecca Scheer]

Thanks.

[Seema]

Now, Captain, using this pen to write with and this hanky to write on, can you please record what you just told us? That you liked the 100 silver coins, but you did not like the box.

[Narrator (Rebecca Scheer)]

The captain rolled her eyes, then said, snatched the pen and hanky, and began to write.

[Sea Captain]

I liked the 100 silver coins. I did not like the box.

[Seema]

Now sign your name to make it official.

[Narrator (Rebecca Scheer)]

The captain scribbled her signature.

[Audience Member/Child]

Thank you.

[Seema]

Now give me and my brother the 100 silver coins.

[Narrator (Rebecca Scheer)]

The captain smacked a hand to her forehead.

[Sea Captain]

Are you a nincompoop? I would like the 100 silver coins. I just wrote it down.

[Seema]

I know you did, and that's why you must give the coins to us to quote.

[Narrator (Rebecca Scheer)]

Well, you.

[Seema]

The proof is right there in black and white.

[Narrator (Rebecca Scheer)]

The captain spun toward the judge.

[Sea Captain]

Your Honor, I have no idea what the merchant's daughter is talking about. She's spouting nonsense and completely out of order. You should throw this silly girl out of your court.

[Narrator (Rebecca Scheer)]

The captain expected the justice to agree and send Seema packing. But instead.

[Judge]

Actually, Captain, this silly girl is neither silly nor out of order. It took me a while to catch on, but if anyone is out of order, it's you.

[Sea Captain]

I don't understand.

[Judge]

Then please allow me to enlighten you.

[Narrator (Rebecca Scheer)]

The judge gave Sima a wink, then turned back to the captain.

[Judge]

Captain, the merchant's letter stated, and I quote, the sea captain will give my children whatever she likes and keep the rest for herself. Clearly you liked the 100 silver coins. You said so yourself. You wrote it too. Therefore, the 100 silver coins which you liked so very much are rightfully the children's. In the box which you didn't like is rightfully yours.

[Audience Member/Child]

What?

[Sea Captain]

Wait. You used your words to trick me.

[Avi]

Did we?

[Narrator (Rebecca Scheer)]

Though Avi was no longer crying, he was beaming.

[Avi]

Because I think you used our father's words to try and trick us.

[Narrator (Rebecca Scheer)]

The captain froze. She opened her mouth to say something, anything, but nothing came out. After trying so hard to twist the merchant's words, she found herself at a loss for words. Well, now that the siblings rightfully had their 100 silver coins, they happily went back home, where they found a letter waiting.

[Seema]

Avi, this letter is from Father. He says that the seas have finally calmed, so he's coming home on the next boat. And since he's so sick and tired of missing his amazing children, he's staying home for good.

[Narrator (Rebecca Scheer)]

Seema and Avi shared a grin. Then they shared a hug because the idea of finally being together as a family wasn't just something the two siblings love liked, it was something they loved.

[Rebecca Scheer]

Now it's your turn. There are many ways to play with words, and one of my personal favorites is the pun. A pun creates humor using a word or phrase with multiple meanings or using similar sounding words. Find a grownup and start brainstorming jokes with a question and answer that involve puns. For instance, why did the bike take a nap?

[Narrator (Rebecca Scheer)]

It was too tired.

[Rebecca Scheer]

Why wouldn't the shrimp share its toys? It was a little shellfish. I could go on and on, but I won't. Instead, come up with a punny joke of your own. Then share it with us. Have your grown up. Email your punny Q and A to circleroundbur.org with your permission. We may feature it in the monthly Circle Round newsletter or the Lion's Roar. This week's story, whatever your like, was adapted by me, Rebecca Scheer. It was edited by Dean Russell. Circle Round's composer is Eric Shimalonis, who conducted our world class ensemble from the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Kathy Basrak on viola, Rachel Childers on horn, Chris El Chico on clarinet, Clint Foreman on flute, Ben Levy on double bass and Suzanne Nelson on bassoon. Special thanks to everyone at the bso including Chad Smith, Tony Fogg, Mark Rulison, Angie Di Sozio, James Campbell, Dana Falloon, Jason Lenhard, Stephen Ponchzek, Amy Aldrich, Jason Lyon and Kelly Carmosino.

[Narrator (Rebecca Scheer)]

And a big Circle round of applause.

[Rebecca Scheer]

For our actors at Symphony Hall, Mary Faber, Josh Gondelman, Lamont Price and Jessica Rao. You grown ups may know actor, singer and puppeteer Mary Faber from TV shows like Parks and Recreation and Kidding.

[Narrator (Rebecca Scheer)]

She's graced the Broadway stage in musicals.

[Rebecca Scheer]

Like Avenue Q, American Idiot and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. She's appearing in the Musical at New York City center through November 9th. Josh Gondelman is a stand up comedian and Emmy award winning writer. You NPR fans know from Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me. The NPR News quiz Grown Ups. You can find his comedy specials, People Pleaser and Positive Reinforcement streaming online. And you kids can hear him oodles of Circle Round episodes recorded live at Symphony hall and Tanglewood. Named Best Comedian in Boston by Boston Magazine and one of Comedy Central's Comics to Watch by Comedy Central. Lamont Price has brought his humor to every major comedy festival.

[Narrator (Rebecca Scheer)]

He's also appeared in Triumph, the Insult.

[Rebecca Scheer]

Comic, Dog's Election Special, on Hulu and in Funny or Die's oddball Comedy tour Singer and actor Jessica Rao has appeared in dozens of of Circle Round stories, including live episodes from Los Angeles and San Francisco. She has voiced characters in many video games including Cobra Kai. The Karate Kid Saga continues. You kids can hear her voice in the films Wish sing and Pitch Perfect 3. Circle Round's artist is Sabina Hahn. Sabina has created a black and white coloring page for all of our Circle Round stories and you can print them out and color them in grown ups. Visit our website wbor.org CircleRound and click on coloring pages. Love the stories you hear on Circle Round. Leave us a five star rating or review on your favorite podcast app and please tell your friends about the show. With your help we can make the Circle Round circle even bigger. Circle Round is a production of wbur, Boston's NPR News station. I'm Rebecca Shear. Thanks for Circling Round with us. Now that you've made it to the end of this Circle Round episode, we want to know what's your favorite Circle Round story? Thousands of fans just like you have been telling us about the Circle Round stories they like best. Take a listen. Maybe one of their favorites is one of yours too.

[Sea Captain]

My name is Rupert and I live in Sook, B.C. and my favorite circle round story is Three Clever Brothers and I don't know, I just like it.

[Audience Member/Child]

My name is Skylar, I'm from Sunnyvale, California. My favorite Circle Ram story is the Giant Steps. My favorite part is that the giantess hides her brother's shoes to help the woodcutter get home. I think the giantess is smart and the plan is interesting. My name's Maeve and I live in Western Groves and my favorite Circle on story is Farmer and the Cow. Hi, I'm Calvin from Webster Groves, Missouri and my favorite Circle Round is Out of Time. I am Piper. I live in Kentucky. My favorite story is the Wild Goose Chase. My favorite part is when the goose says, you mess with the wild goose, someday you'll pay. My name is Seb, I live in the United States of America. My favorite story is Taedelik Drinks up because I like the part when Taylor like bath. Hi, my name is Marietta Stevens. I'm from Geneva, Illinois and my favorite Circle Round story is the Peach of Life. My favorite part is when autumn opens the bag and it's moldy bread instead of peaches.

[Rebecca Scheer]

Did someone mention a story you've missed? Not to worry grown ups. You can find all of our Circle Round stories plus links to the Circle Round Club, picture books, coloring pages and oh so much more more on our website WBUR.org CircleRound.