Circle Round on the page!
You love Circle Round as a podcast; now you can love it on the page! Order your picture books today, and Circle Round with us in a whole new way!
Circle Round: The picture books
Four of the Circle Round stories you love have come to a page near you, with text by host Rebecca Sheir, illustrations by artists from around the world, and activities to keep the Circle Round experience going long after the story ends!
Buy the book: "The Tale of the Unwelcome Guest"
Buy the book: "A Taste of Honey"
Buy the book: "The Great Ball Game"
Buy the book: "The Lion's Whisker"
About the books
"The Tale of the Unwelcome Guest": When things don't go as planned at the governor's banquet, clever Nasruddin cooks up a delicious plan to teach the town a lesson about judging a book by its cover — or a person by what they're wearing! Inspired by stories from the Turkish and Middle Eastern traditions, you'll also find variations on this tale from China, Iceland, India, and Italy.
Listen to the Circle Round episode that inspired the book!
"A Taste of Honey": Inspired by classic tales from India and Pakistan, this folktale follows beekeeper Kamala as she uses her creativity and wits — and a hive full of bees — to outsmart seven thieves and earn a golden reward!
Listen to the Circle Round episode that inspired the book!
"The Great Ball Game": When the animals and birds hold a ball game to decide which side is superior, a curious creature shows up who doesn't seem to fit on either team. Based on stories from the Native American tradition, this tale highlights the importance of diversity, nonconformity, inclusion, and embracing a world where everyone is different!
Listen to the Circle Round episode that inspired the book!
"The Lion's Whisker": Courage, collaboration, patience, and sibling love prevail in this folktale with roots in the Ethiopian tradition. When Grandmother sends Brother and Sister on a mission to concoct a magical potion, the siblings learn valuable lessons about teamwork, bravery, understanding, and patience.
Listen to the Circle Round episode that inspired the book!
Learn more about the books from host/author Rebecca Sheir — and our listeners!
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