The Magic Brocade

The Magic Brocade

The Apple Seed - Radio Archive, Episode 1601 , Segment 4

Episode: The Autumn Festival

  • Nov 20, 2020 1:00 am
  • 16:13 mins

Award-winning author and storyteller, Heather Forest, brings us a story from the heart of China involving a weaver, her three sons, and a magic brocade. We'll let you guess which of the three sons comes out ahead. Hint - when there are three, it's usually the youngest.

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