Just So Stories

Why is the sky blue? Why do bears stand on their hind legs? These are some questions that can be answered by stories, specifically “Just So” stories. Otherwise known as “Por Qua” stories, these tales give fanciful explanations to the natural world. Today on The Apple Seed, enjoy hearing from Jim Weiss, along with some spritely tales from Bob Reiser and Dovie Thomason. On today’s episode, enjoy the following: Radio Family Journal: Dog in the Van Daily Mix: Steven Kapp Perry discusses “The Worst Pies in London” “Bear and Chipmunk” by Bob Reiser (11:19) “Why the Baby Says Goo” by Martha Hamilton & Mitch Weiss (0:00-4:16)  “The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo” by Jim Weiss (9:13)  “The Making of the Animals” by Dovie Thomason (12:00)