Shortie: 'A Cup of Poi'

Published: April 3, 2020, 6:19 p.m.

A bonus story from Hawaii, about the magic that happens when we show kindness to strangers in need.

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If you\u2019re looking for something extra to do while listening to today\u2019s tale, ask a grown-up to print out the coloring page for this week\u2019s story! You can find it at WBUR.org/circleround. At the end of this episode you'll hear more about how to play "Kindness Bingo."

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We\u2019ve been hearing a lot from our listeners around the world - listeners like you! And many of you have been asking for more stories to help you get through this time of social distancing, when we\u2019re all spending a bunch more time at home than we\u2019re used to.

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Today we\u2019re bringing you a special bonus episode of Circle Round. \xa0Our story is called \u201cA Cup of Poi.\u201d Poi is a popular food where our tale originally comes from: Hawaii, the only island state in the United States.\xa0It\u2019s all about the magic that happens when we\u2019re kind to others\u2026 especially when we\u2019ve never met them before!