The Milkmaid's Song

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Throwback: The Plum Pit Thief

Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. The Plum Pit Thief! Kwan is an old man who doesn't have enough money to buy rice. When he steals some at the market, he gets sent to jail! Now what will he do? Check out Stories ...  Show more

The Sorcerer’s Chocolate

Today's episode is adapted by Daniel Hinds from the original story “The Magic Bonbons” by L. Frank Baum. A little girl named Bessie Bostwick takes a magical box of chocolates from a young lady named Claribel Sudds. Find out what happens when Bessie, her parents, and two guests ea ...  Show more

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