Hello and welcome to Super Great Kids Stories.
Wise tales from storytellers around the world, which will make you laugh and sometimes cry.
Recommended for ages 5 to 105. I'm Kim and I love stories.
This week we have not one, but two stories from Korea in East Asia.
Told by Alton Takeyama-chong, whose father was Korean.
The stories are The Magic Spring, an upbeat tale about an old couple
who discover a magical stream which changes their lives.
And The Story Bag, a slightly dark tale about what can happen when we don't look after our stories.
I hope you're having a good September, Super Great Kids.
And if you've recently started school, that you're beginning to make friends with other children.
Remember, lots of people feel a little bit lost and wobbly in a new school or a new class.
It's not just you.
It can take time for school to feel comfortable and familiar.
I'm very happy because I've just been on a delightful holiday for a whole week with some good friends
who I made when I was in school.
It was like one long sleepover.
We met in a country called Belgium, which is known for its delicious chocolate and waffles.
We went exploring and we stayed up late.
Belgians like cycling and I saw many families travelling around by cargo bike,
which is like a big strong bicycle with a huge container