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KidTales: Wind in the Willows Ch. 1

From: KTNA
Series: KidTales: The Wind in the Willows
Length: 29:02

A creative reading from the children's classic, read by Jessica Stevens. Read the full description.

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Playing: KidTales: Wind in the Willows Ch. 1
From: KTNA

Default-piece-image-2 Responding to the dearth of programming for children, and recognizeing power of radio to stimulate imaginations, KTNA decided to plumb the public domain and enlist local volunteers to read great literature. Wind in the Willows is the first installment of KTNA's program for children of all ages, KidTales. Follow the adventures of Ratty, Mole, Toad, Mr. Badger and their friends in this surprisingly fresh reading by Jessica Stevens. This series has twelve twenty-nine minute installments that work well in a weekly slot.

Piece Description

Responding to the dearth of programming for children, and recognizeing power of radio to stimulate imaginations, KTNA decided to plumb the public domain and enlist local volunteers to read great literature. Wind in the Willows is the first installment of KTNA's program for children of all ages, KidTales. Follow the adventures of Ratty, Mole, Toad, Mr. Badger and their friends in this surprisingly fresh reading by Jessica Stevens. This series has twelve twenty-nine minute installments that work well in a weekly slot.

Broadcast History

The Wind in the Willows was broadcast in Talkeetna, Alaska, during the summer of 2003, and it is currently running a second time. It can be heard on Monday evenings at 10:30 ET at ktna.org.