This week we have a love story from the Blackfeet Nation. It's quite a tale brought to us by George Bird Grinnell.
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Ep. 1097 - A Visit From St. Nicholas 2022
Today we have our last story for 2022 (and my favorite tradition) our annual reading of 'A Visit From St. Nicholas'. The podcast will bring you the most listened to episodes from the past year next week and then we'll start fresh in January!
Ep. 1096 - The Topaz Story Book - In the Orchard; Johnny Appleseed
Today we're bringing you a poem about apples and the tale of 'Johnny Appleseed' that is told to nearly every school aged child in the United States.
Ep. 1079 - The Topaz Story Book - Lost: The Summer; By the Wayside
Today we round out the week with two short poems from "The Topaz Story Book".
Ep. 1077 - The Topaz Story Book - The Gay Little King
'The Gay Little King' is the story of the adventures of a young boy named Jaimie and a little maple, transformed into the little king.
Ep. 1076 - The Topaz Story Book - The Shet-Up Posy
'The Shet-Up Posy' is just as much about capturing the regionality of US folklore as it is about recognizing your own inner beauty.
Ep. 1072 - The Topaz Story Book - Winter's Herald
'Winter's Herald' is my absolute favorite story to tell at the beginning of autumn. A story of the warnings of the first frost and of neighborly compassion, it's the perfect October folktale.
Ep. 1068 - The Topaz Story Book - Intro + Nipon and the King of the Northland
The votes have been tallied and today we begin "The Topaz Story Book" with an Introduction, a poem and 'Nipon and the King of the Northland'!
Ep. 1023 - American Fairy Tales - The Mandarin and the Butterfly
TW: Racism. AAPI hate in America has a long history. This tale from L Frank Baum is a prime example of that history.
Ep. 1020 - American Fairy Tales - The Wonderful Pump
'The Wonderful Pump' is an American fairytale by L. Frank Baum that warns us all to be careful with newly found riches.