Encore: The Red Leather Shoes

Recorded live at Tanglewood with Boston Symphony Orchestra musicians and a star-studded cast, this Afghan tale follows a savvy seamstress and her chatty kitty on a royally epic adventure. This Circle Round episode originally was released on Aug. 5, 2025. Sign up for our monthly n ...  Show more

Welcome back to Circle Round Summer Camp! We're revisiting our favorite stories about the outdoors. Tatyana Ali (Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Abbot Elementary) and Jack De Sena (Lego Monkie Kid, Avatar: The Last Airbender) headline this Filipino story about getting the upper hand by ...  Show more

The Story Train is visiting a shoe shop! I wonder if we’re here to do some holiday shopping?Hmm…let’s find out! Today’s story is about a shoemaker who is visited by some very talented and hard working elves! It’s called, “The Elves and the Shoemaker”. 

Join us for the captivating story of Karen and her mesmerizing red shoes, exploring themes of vanity, kindness, and the true essence of beauty. Perfect for kids who love adventure, mystery, and heartwarming lessons. 

Making shoes can be tough work, but we all get by with a little help from our handy, tiny, magical friends! Support the show at http://patreon.com/stories. 

Granny MacDuff reads the story of a little girl named Katherine who buys a pair of coveted red shoes, which turn out to have powers of their own. For more Granny, follow her updates at the links below!