When the river creatures face a disappearing water supply, they must turn to the land animals for help. But will the crying Crocodile be able to make peace with the Lion to find a new home? Find out in Why Crocodiles Have Tears, the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, featuring narration by Jeffrey Yelverton and music by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor.

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This episode of YourClassical Storytime includes music from:
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor: 4 Characteristic Waltzes
RTÉ Concert Orchestra, conducted by Adrian Leaper
Courtesy of Naxos of America
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Narrator: Jeffrey Yelverton
Story: Adapted by Jeffrey Yelverton
Producer: Scott Blankenship
Digital producer: Jeffrey Yelverton
Social media producer: Inés Guanchez
Senior digital producer: Randy Salas
Production manager: Valerie Kahler
Program director: Julie Amacher
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