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The Lion’s Whisker

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Nautilus Book Awards, Gold Winner Filled with vibrant folk art and thoughtful lessons, this picture book rooted in Ethiopian folktales reveals the power of patience, understanding, and sibling love. Courage, collaboration, patience, and sibling love prevail in this folktale with… Read More
The Great Ball Game

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The Great Ball Game, a classic folktale originating from the Cherokee, Creek, Ojibway and Menominee people of North America, is adapted for a contemporary audience by Rebecca Sheir, host of the award-winning Circle Round podcast, and accompanied by the vibrant… Read More
The Tale of the Unwelcome Guest

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The town beside the sea was abuzz with the news. The governor was holding a grand banquet and everyone was invited—everyone! But no one was as excited as Nasruddin. On the day of the celebration, Nasruddin works hard in his vineyard picking and squishing grapes.… Read More
A Taste of Honey

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In a village in the countryside lived a woman named Kamala who had the most delicious honey you’ve ever tasted. She collected honey from her hives to sell at the market, but business was slow, and she and her father… Read More

Rebecca Sheir

About the Author

Rebecca Sheir is the author of the Circle Round books The Tale of the Unwelcome Guest, A Taste of Honey, and The Great Ball Game, and the host, writer, and producer of the Circle Round storytelling podcast. Distributed by WBUR (Boston’s NPR station), Circle Round is heard in all 50 states and nearly 200 countries and has been featured in the New York Times, The Washington Post, and TIME. Sheir has also brought thousands of stories to life as a news reporter on public-radio shows like Morning Edition, All Things Considered, Here & Now, The Splendid Table, and Marketplace. She lives in western Massachusetts with her husband and son.

Nikita Abuya is a digital illustrator and graphic designer from Nairobi, Kenya. Her work celebrates the current generation in pop culture and fashion, as well as aspects from her African heritage.

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The Lion’s Whisker

by Rebecca Sheir, Illustrated by Nikita Abuya

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The Great Ball Game

by Rebecca Sheir, Illustrated by Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley

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The Tale of the Unwelcome Guest

by Rebecca Sheir, Illustrated by Mert Tugen

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A Taste of Honey

by Rebecca Sheir, Illustrated by Chaaya Prabhat