Cunning characters are at the heart of so many great stories. And at the heart of today's episode of The Apple Seed is a variation of The Gingerbread Man, a story called "Cornbread Man" from Linda Gorham. You'll also hear stories featuring cunning characters from Mary Hamilton and Bill Harley.

On today’s episode, enjoy the following:

Story Kickoff: “The Farmer's Daughter” by Mary Hamilton (13:01)

Story Spotlight: “Cornbread Man” by Linda Gorham (13:07)

Storytime: “Come On Out & Play (Bear's All-Night Play)” by  Bill Harley (9:40)

“Fox Hunter's Survival Kit” by Michael Reno Harrell (7:19)

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