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 ILAB at WBUR Boston.

Think about the last time you listened to music.

Maybe you heard a song on the radio or you attended a concert.

Perhaps you enjoyed a lullaby sung by one of your favorite grownups.

Music is so powerful it can make you tap your toes or soothe you to sleep.

In today's story, we'll hear about a king who, thanks to his wife, the queen, discovers

something else music can do much to his surprise.

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

Today our story is called the Loot Player.

Versions of this tale come from Russia, Germany and many other parts of Europe.

Some really great people came together to bring you our folk tale, including real-life,

husband and wife, Paul Sparks and Annie Perisse.

grownups you might recognize Paul from sweet bitter on stars and house of cards on Netflix.

And you might know Annie from the Netflix comedy Friends from college.

So Circle Round everyone for the Loot Player.

Once upon a time there was a king and queen.

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