How Jack Got to America

Today’s episode is filled with strong and witty women, animals both as big as an elephant or as small as a flea, and so much more! We’ll start off with “Unanana and the Elephant” by Tim Lowry, a tale of the creative lengths a mother will go to in order to protect others, especially when it comes to her children. Then we’ll hear “How Jack Got to America”, by Octavia Sexton, a beloved Appalachian storyteller, about how the stalk character from English folklore, “Jack” traveled to America. After that we’ll enjoy a story that acts as a warning label against impatience and greed, “The Louse and the Flea” by Richard Martin. Finally, we’ll wrap up with “Saved by a Sale” by Syd Lieberman, about how Syd’s excitement over his first paycheck in America both endangered - and saved - his job. You won’t want to miss a minute! On today’s episode, enjoy the following: “Unanana and the Elephant” by Tim Lowry (2:31) Radio Family Journal: "A Time and a Place" by Sam Payne (15:45) The Daily Mix: "Grandpa's Cars" with Donald Davis (21:12) “How Jack Got to America” by Octavia Sexton (29:41) “The Louse and the Flea” by Richard Martin (43:21) “Saved by a Sale” by Syd Lieberman (50:56)