The Apron

Have you worn lots of hand-me-down clothes that maybe didn’t fit you too well? Do you know how to sew? Have you ever had a class assignment that excited you? If so, then you’ll relate to today’s story where Madeline Pots’s sixth-grade class has to learn how to sew aprons - and even though Madeline already knows how to sew, she’s looking forward to the chance to new brand new fabric instead of old scraps for the very first time. We’ll also hear stories from Willy Claflin and Susan Reed. On today’s episode, enjoy the following: "I Hate Music!" by Willy Claflin (12:49) Willy Claflin is known for his love of music and all things silly and creative. That’s part of what makes his story “I Hate Music!” about a time in elementary school when he had to learn the recorder so funny and charming. This anecdote is from a collection of tales called The Wolf Under the Bed. "The Apron" by Madeline Pots (26:38) Madeline Pots grew up listening to stories from her mother, but along with that, Mad...