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Have you ever said something?

Then wished you could take it back.

We've all been there.

We get mad or frustrated, then say things that maybe we shouldn't.

Well, that's exactly what happens to the main character in today's story.

And when she puts some hurtful words out there, you won't believe what happens next.

I'm Rebecca Sheer and welcome to Circle Round, where story time happens all the time.

Today our tale is called Maya's Feathers.

This story goes back a long, long time to Jewish communities in Eastern Europe.

Some really great people came together to bring you our version of this folktale, including

Vella Lavalle.

As you might recognize Vella's voice from Shira and the princesses of power on Netflix.

And grownups, you might know Vella from CrazyX Girlfriend on the CW Television Network.

So Circle Round everyone, for Maya's Feathers.

Maya shared a cozy cottage in a small town with her mother and her three younger siblings,

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