In today's episode we discover how the King of the Sheep became a sheep himself, and get some very solid (especially for a fairy tale) ground rules for how and when to break the curse.

Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang

Host: Dan Scholz

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In today's part of 'The Wonderful Sheep' we learn the backstory of the great King of the Sheep.

Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang

Host: Dan Scholz

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In Part 3 of 'The Wonderful Sheep' we get a bit of a respite from all of the death and persecution in Parts 1 and 2. And we finally meet the titular King of the Sheep!

Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang

Host: Dan Scholz

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TW: Racism, Suicide, Prolicide

Well Part 2 of 'The Wonderful Sheep' is chock full of unnecessary death. I'd definitely recommend pre-listening to this one if you listen with small children.

Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang

Host: Dan Scholz

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If you're a fan of the darker side of fairytales then 'The Wonderful Sheep' is just what you've been looking for and this will be a very good week for you!

Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang

Host: Dan Scholz

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In today's conclusion of 'The History of Whittington' we'll see if the merchant Mr. Fitzwarren is truly a man of his word.

Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang

Host: Dan Scholz

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In Pt. 2 of 'The History of Whittington' we see a young hero go off to sea. Not Whittington of course, but rather his cat!

Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang

Host: Dan Scholz

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If my favorite types of stories are those that tell the origin of a thing or place, then my second favorite are historical tales, like 'The History of Whittington'. They so chock full off falsehoods they're amazing portraits of early propaganda.

Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang

Host: Dan Scholz

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Today we have the conclusion of the wonderful quest tale of 'The Story of Pretty Goldilocks'. Will Charming stay in prison forever?

Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang

Host: Dan Scholz

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Charming will face his greatest challenge yet today, a trip to the Gloomy Cavern for water from the Fountain of Health and Beauty.

Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang

Host: Dan Scholz

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