Hello! Welcome to Stories Podcast. I'm your host, Amanda Weldon. Today's story is called

Three Friends and an Elephant, an adaptation of a classic fable written for you by Daniel Hines.

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Parents, I think we've all had those times when everyone in the family is off on their own

personal devices. Wouldn't it be great if you could find an activity that everyone will agree on?

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