Is that a lion?

I think he's saying our fourth picture book, The Lion's Whiskour, hits shelves this spring.

And on Saturday, June 17th, we're throwing a party at WBUR's city space in Boston to celebrate

and you're invited.

Find more details and get your in-person or virtual tickets at WBUR.org slash circle

round.

Produced by the iLap at WBUR Boston.

Hi, it's that special time of year, the Winter Holidays.

And we're going to make your days even more merry and bright.

You're about to hear 90 minutes of your favorite circle round stories all about family.

It's a special we're calling family ties.

So whether you're on the road in the sky or staying home with those you love, happy listening.

As you're listening right now, do you know what month it is?

If so, go ahead and say it out loud.

There are 12 months in the year, right?

And they line up in a very particular order.

January gives way to February.

February is replaced by March and March leads into which month?

That's right, April.

And on it goes all year long.

But in today's story, we'll hear what happens when a hardworking young woman gets to experience

the months out of order.

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