Today is a special treat for those who like to hear me make silly noises as I work through my bird calls in 'Autumn Among the Birds'.
Ep. 1089 - The Topaz Story Book - The Anxious Leaf; How the Chestnut Burrs Became
Today we have two shorter tales, one featuring a kind tree who soothes 'The Anxious Leaf', and the other an origin story of the chestnut burr.
Ep. 1088 - The Topaz Story Book - Why the Autumn Leaves are Red
'Why the Autumn Leaves are Red' is one of those special kinds of origin stories that you really should listen to first before you share it with children. It's a little on the violent side.
Ep. 1087 - The Topaz Story Book - Autumn Fires; To an Autumn Leaf
Today we get a very short selection from 'The Topaz Story Book', including a really lovely poem by Robert Louis Stevenson.
Ep. 1086 - The Topaz Story Book - The Weeds
In 'The Weeds' we learn how all of the wildflowers of the field spread their seeds.
Ep. 1085 - The Topaz Story Book - Queen Aster
Every so often in "The Topaz Story Book" we get a treat from a rather famous author. Today's tale of 'Queen Aster' comes from Louisa May Alcott.
Ep. 1084 - The Topaz Story Book - Pimpernel, the Shepherd's Clock; A Legend of the Gentian
Today's tales are about two flowers with magnificent properties, 'Pimpernel, the Shepherd's Clock' and 'A Legend of the Gentian'.
Ep. 1083 - The Topaz Story Book - Wild Asters; Silver-Rod
We begin the week with a lovely poem about the wild Aster and what can only be described as a love letter to the Silver-Rod.
Ep. 1082 - The Topaz Story Book - The Little Weed + Golden-Rod and Purple Aster
We're finishing the week with two stories today, including another origin tale for the golden-rod that is a much, much darker version.
Ep. 1081 - The Topaz Story Book - A Legend of the Golden-Rod
Today brings us the origin of the golden-rod, a magnificent autumnal flower, and a bonus poem by author Anna E. Skinner.