Shortie: 'The Money Tree'

Circle Round

WBUR

Ages 4-10, Children, Storytelling, Kids & Family, Childrens' Story, Books, Stories For Kids, Kids, Storytime, Story

4.4 • 14.8K Ratings

🗓️ 17 April 2020

⏱️ 15 minutes

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Summary

In this bonus episode inspired by a Chinese folktale, an industrious man finds a clever way to teach his brother the value of hard work.

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If you’re looking for something extra to do while listening to today’s tale, ask a grown-up to print out the coloring page for this week’s story! You can find it at WBUR.org/circleround. At the end of this episode you'll hear more another activity -- an "I did it" jar!

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0:00.0	Is that a lion?
0:04.6	I think he's saying our fourth picture book, The Lion's Whiskour, hits shelves this spring.
0:12.4	And on Saturday, June 17th, we're throwing a party at WBUR's city space in Boston to celebrate
0:18.6	and you're invited.
0:20.5	Find more details and get your in-person or virtual tickets at WBUR.org slash circle
0:26.0	round.
0:30.0	Produced by the ILAB at WBUR Boston.
0:39.3	When is the last time you tried really hard to do something?
0:46.7	The last time you put in a whole lot of effort to achieve a goal.
0:51.0	Working hard can be exhausting and rewarding.
0:55.3	But in today's bonus edition of Circle Round, we'll meet a character who just wants
0:59.4	the rewards without the hard work.
1:10.2	I'm Rebecca Sheer and welcome to Circle Round.
1:12.7	Restory time happens all the time.
1:15.4	Today our story is called The Money Tree.
1:18.5	Versions of this tale originally come from China.
1:27.3	These days we're all spending more time at home.
1:30.2	So if you're looking for extra fun while you listen, ask a grown-up to print out the coloring
1:34.6	page for our story.
1:36.2	They can find it on our website, www.wbUR.org slash circle round.
1:41.2	Also stick around at the end of the episode for a special activity inspired by our tale.
1:46.4	We'll learn how to make an I Did It Jar.
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