Growing up is full of adventures, struggles, and ultimately, lessons. Whether it’s learning to see something differently, correcting a mistake, or getting through a hard time, each lesson impacts the rest of our life. This episode is full of stories about adventures, growing, and life lessons. Bil Lepp recounts his childhood efforts to become a pet owner. Under the influence of Saturday cartoons, he decides that a woodpecker would be an ideal pet. Unfortunately for him, all does not go according to plan. He also shares accounts of some of the teenage pranks he pulled with his friend, Skeeter. Dolores Hydock discusses her mother’s ability to look at situations from a different angle than most. We’ll also hear stories from Carmen Deedy and Donald Davis.

 

On today’s episode, enjoy the following:

Story Spotlight: 

“Woodpeckers Just Don’t Make the Best Pets” by Bil Lepp from Mayhem Dressed Like an Eight Point Buck

Storytime Pieces:

“The Trouble with Windows” By Carmen Deedy from Growing Up Cuban

“Different Versions” by Dolores Hydock from In-Laws and Outlaws: Family Stories

“The State Fair” by Donald Davis from See Rock City

“Yard of the Week” by Bil Lepp from Fire! Fire! Pants on Liar

On today's Apple Seed Extra, a story by Sheila Starks Philips called "A Mouse is a Mouse is a Mouse." In today's full episode of the show, Bil Lepp told a story about raising a woodpecker. And the truth is, woodpeckers aren't the only animals that make lousy pets. In an extra inspired by Bil's story, Sheila Starks Philips decides to raise mice. What could go wrong? And how on earth could a pennywhistle help?

On today’s episode, enjoy the following:

“The Tear” by Dan Keding from Rudy and the Roller Skate (8:22)

“The Magic Pear Tree” by Alton Chung from The Spider Weaver and Other tales (7:42)

“The Old Traveler” by Dan Keding from Wisdom and Wayfaring (7:40)

“The Highway” by Mike Agranoff from Ain't Never Been Plugged (4:38)

“The Faerie Bride” by Simon Brooks from A Tangle of Tales (18:06)

On today's Apple Seed Extra, a readers theater presentation, recorded live in the Apple Seed studio, of "The Rich Woman and the Poor Woman," a very old story that, in this version, features a magical visit from St. Peter on a cold winter's night.

On today’s episode, enjoy the following:

“The Tear” by Dan Keding from Rudy and the Roller Skate (8:22)

“The Magic Pear Tree” by Alton Chung from The Spider Weaver and Other tales (7:42)

“The Old Traveler” by Dan Keding from Wisdom and Wayfaring (7:40)

“The Highway” by Mike Agranoff from Ain't Never Been Plugged (4:38)

“The Faerie Bride” by Simon Brooks from A Tangle of Tales (18:06)

On today's Apple Seed Extra, a readers theater presentation, recorded live in the Apple Seed studio, of "The Rich Woman and the Poor Woman," a very old story that, in this version, features a magical visit from St. Peter on a cold winter's night.

What would you be willing to do to help a sick loved one? Would you be willing to embark on a dangerous journey to the end of the world? This is what a daughter does in today’s story when her mother has been sick for seven years, and the only way to heal her is by gathering water from the well at the world’s end. If you’re ready for a tale of magical horses, quirky old men, and riches beyond compare, then this tale will be exactly what the doctor ordered. 

On today’s episode, enjoy the following:

“Well at the World’s End” by The Storycrafters on Classics With a Twist

“Meandering Melon” by Donna Ingham on Tall Tale and Outright Lies

“Number 9 Shoes” by Diane Ferlatte on Wickety Wack-Brer Rabbit is Back

In today's full episode of The Apple Seed, we brought you a tall tale from Donna Ingham about a giant watermelon. The story put us in mind of a favorite conversation, captured in the APple Seed studio. On today's Apple Seed Extra, we chat with Kyle and Carrie Fox. Their family hobby? Growing giant pumpkins! They'll share the story of their personal best, right here on The Apple Seed.

What would you be willing to do to help a sick loved one? Would you be willing to embark on a dangerous journey to the end of the world? This is what a daughter does in today’s story when her mother has been sick for seven years, and the only way to heal her is by gathering water from the well at the world’s end. If you’re ready for a tale of magical horses, quirky old men, and riches beyond compare, then this tale will be exactly what the doctor ordered. 

 

On today’s episode, enjoy the following:

“Well at the World’s End” by The Storycrafters on Classics With a Twist

“Meandering Melon” by Donna Ingham on Tall Tale and Outright Lies

“Number 9 Shoes” by Diane Ferlatte on Wickety Wack-Brer Rabbit is Back

In today's full episode of The Apple Seed, we brought you a tall tale from Donna Ingham about a giant watermelon. The story put us in mind of a favorite conversation, captured in the APple Seed studio. On today's Apple Seed Extra, we chat with Kyle and Carrie Fox. Their family hobby? Growing giant pumpkins! They'll share the story of their personal best, right here on The Apple Seed.