Barney McCabe (12:12)The Apple Seed • Season 2013, Episode 590, Segment 2
May 10, 2017 • 10m
www.davidholt.comOne of the oldest fairy tale premises includes two children who come across a witch in the woods. In this story, instead of bread crumbs, the children have magic corn. Learn more about David Holt by visiting www.davidholt.com

White Horse Girl and the Blue Wind Boy (1:51)May 10, 201711mThis story, performed by Carol Birch, comes from a collection of Sandburg stories called "Sandburg Out Loud" featuring tellers adapting different Carl Sandburg tales for audiences. This story was originally included in Sandburg's "Rootabaga Stories," a collection of fairy tales that embrace Midwestern culture and slang originally written for his daughters. Learn more about the Parents' Choice album by visiting www.parents-choice.org Learn more about Carol Birch by visiting www.carolbirchstoryteller.com
This story, performed by Carol Birch, comes from a collection of Sandburg stories called "Sandburg Out Loud" featuring tellers adapting different Carl Sandburg tales for audiences. This story was originally included in Sandburg's "Rootabaga Stories," a collection of fairy tales that embrace Midwestern culture and slang originally written for his daughters. Learn more about the Parents' Choice album by visiting www.parents-choice.org Learn more about Carol Birch by visiting www.carolbirchstoryteller.com
The Brave Woman and the Flying Head (21:40)May 10, 20177mIn this Iroquois tale, a woman shows great courage in protecting her son from menacing forces in the forest. To learn more about Joseph Bruchac, visit josephbruchac.com
In this Iroquois tale, a woman shows great courage in protecting her son from menacing forces in the forest. To learn more about Joseph Bruchac, visit josephbruchac.com
The Story of Blixie Bimber and the Power of the Gold Buckskin Whincher (28:37)May 10, 20178mAnother Carl Sandburg story from the "Rootabaga Tales," told by Carol Birch.
Another Carl Sandburg story from the "Rootabaga Tales," told by Carol Birch.
The Evil Prince and the Sleeping Beauty (36:23)May 10, 201722mSleeping Beauty might not have an American origin, however, Judith Black's adaptation of Sleeping Beauty is full of American nostalgic motifs. Learn more about Judith's work by visiting storiesalive.com
Sleeping Beauty might not have an American origin, however, Judith Black's adaptation of Sleeping Beauty is full of American nostalgic motifs. Learn more about Judith's work by visiting storiesalive.com
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