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Let’s fly! ✨ The Reading Bug Podcast is a collection of original audio stories for kids, featuring immersive adventures, cozy bedtime stories, bite-sized story snacks, and curious science questions. Brought to life with original music and vivid storytelling, every episode is designed to help kids fall in love with stories, music, and learning.
Perfect for car rides, quiet time, and bedtime! 🚗 📚
What listeners can explore:
Reading Bug Adventures: Cinematic, two-part story journeys filled with music and listener participation.
Lauren’s Little Bedtime Stories: Calming tales and gentle songs perfect for winding down.
Story Snacks with The Book Worm: Short, immersive stories designed for quick listening and big imaginations.
Fact Fly’s One Big Question: Fun, kid-friendly science discoveries answering curious “why?” questions.
Every episode is proudly created, written, and produced by The Reading Bug, an award-winning, family-owned, independent children’s bookstore.
Learn more at: readingbugadventures.com
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Bonus: An Irish Adventure: Full Story, Parts 1 & 2
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. Look what the Reading Bug caught in her leprechaun trap! It's a tricky little leprechaun who is looking for a way back to the Emerald Isle! Follow the rainbow in the Reading Bug's magic bookbag all the way...
76 min
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Bonus: Author Visit: Kenneth and Sarah Jane Wright
Kenneth and Sarah Jane Wright visit with Lauren and the Reading Bug to discuss their beautiful and creative Lola Dutch books - the latest is Lola Dutch, When I Grow Up. Sarah Jane Wright opened an online shop in 2008 that has since grown into a...
29 min
253
An Irish Adventure: Part 2
Part 2 of 2. The trip to the enchanted fairy kingdom of Tír na nÓg is even more treacherous than we expected - and our ne leprechaun friend's tricky magic isn't helping matters! Follow the rainbow in the Reading Bug's magic bookbag all...
45 min
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An Irish Adventure: Part 1
Part 1 of 2. Look what the Reading Bug caught in her leprechaun trap! It's a tricky little leprechaun who is looking for a way back to the Emerald Isle! Follow the rainbow in the Reading Bug's magic bookbag all the way to Ireland where a magical...
43 min
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Bonus: Author Visit: Jennifer L. Holm
Author & illustrator, Jennifer L. Holm, stops by The Reading Bug bookstore for a chat with Lauren and the Reading Bug. Jennifer is the bestselling author & illustrator of the graphic novel series Babymouse and Squish, which she collaborates on...
17 min
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Bonus: Author Visit: Daniel José Older
Author, Daniel José Older, joins Lauren and the Reading Bug at The Reading Bug bookstore to discuss his epic new series Dactyl Hill Squad! Daniel José Older is also the New York Times bestselling author of Salsa Nocturna, the Bone Street Rumba...
28 min
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Bonus: Author Visit: Mac Barnett
Author, Mac Barnett, snuck into The Reading Bug bookstore for a visit with Lauren and the Reading Bug to chat about his hilarious new series, Mac B, Kid Spy! Mac is a New York Times-bestselling author whose books have sold more than one...
26 min
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Bonus: A Royal Adventure: Full Story, Parts 1, ...
Parts 1, 2 & 3 combined into a full story. Our last story of season 2 begins with a legendary trip to the magical kingdom of Camelot! Hop into the Reading Bug's book bag for a trip back in time to become part of the Camelot legend, with King...
104 min
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A Royal Adventure: Part 3
Part 3 of 3. King Arthur and Queen Guinevere are searching the kingdom for a prince and they need help from their newly-knighted Round Table Knights, us! Who will win the contest and help the King and Queen break Camelot's curse? Explore the books in...
45 min
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A Royal Adventure: Part 2
Part 2 of 3. With the Trowbridge Troll defeated, it's time to continue on to the kingdom of Camelot to find King Arthur, Queen Guinevere and the Knights of the Round Table. But, hark, there's a strange magic here. Could the kingdom be......
40 min
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A Royal Adventure: Part 1
Part 1 of 3. Our last story of season 2 begins with a legendary trip to the magical kingdom of Camelot! Hop into the Reading Bug's book bag for a trip back in time to become part of the Camelot legend, with King Arthur, Queen Guinevere, the Knights of...
46 min
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Bonus: A Circus Adventure: Full Story, Parts 1 & 2
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. The Reading Bug has been working on a special talent and we're off to visit P.T. Barnum's Greatest Show on Earth to see other talented performers - acrobats, elephants, daredevils and more! But things get...
72 min
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A Circus Adventure: Part 2
Part 2 of 2. The Reading Bug has been working on a special talent and we're off to visit P.T. Barnum's Greatest Show on Earth to see other talented performers - acrobats, elephants, daredevils and more! But things get exciting when someone develops a...
44 min
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A Circus Adventure: Part 1
Part 1 of 2. The Reading Bug has been working on a special talent and we're off to visit P.T. Barnum's Greatest Show on Earth to see other talented performers - acrobats, elephants, daredevils and more! But things get exciting when someone develops a...
41 min
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Bonus: A Ninja Adventure: Full Story, Parts 1 & 2
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. Join Lauren and the Reading Bug as the magic bookbag zips us back to feudal Japan for an incredible adventure! Practice the ways of the ninja warrior and use your new skills to evade a scary Samurai army and...
76 min
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A Ninja Adventure: Part 2
Part 2 of 2. Join Lauren and the Reading Bug as the magic bookbag zips us back to feudal Japan for an incredible, action-packed adventure! Use your new ninja skills to evade a scary Samurai army and rescue a new friend. And be sure to bring your...
40 min
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A Ninja Adventure: Part 1
Part 1 of 2. Join Lauren and the Reading Bug as the magic bookbag zips us back to feudal Japan for an incredible adventure! Practice the ways of the ninja warrior and use your new skills to evade a scary Samurai army and rescue a new friend. Learn...
50 min
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A Live Adventure
Join Lauren and the Reading Bug and many of our season 1 characters for a special live episode, performed from The Reading Bug children's bookstore in San Carlos, CA. In this all-new adventure, there's been a mix-up and we've got to hop inside the...
32 min
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Bonus: A Chimpanzee Adventure: Full Story, Part...
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. We're headed back to Africa to visit the Gombe National Park and walk in the footsteps of famed paleontologist, Jane Goodall. And this time we're on a very special mission. A baby chimp has disappeared...
68 min
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A Chimpanzee Adventure: Part 2
Part 2 of 2. We're back in Africa's Gombe National Park, walking in the footsteps of famed paleontologist, Jane Goodall. We're on a very special mission. A baby chimp has disappeared and Lauren, the Reading Bug and you need to help find her! Hop into...
38 min
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A Chimpanzee Adventure: Part 1
Part 1 of 2. We're headed back to Africa to visit the Gombe National Park and walk in the footsteps of famed paleontologist, Jane Goodall. And this time we're on a very special mission. A baby chimp has disappeared and Lauren, the Reading Bug and you...
42 min
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Bonus: A Dinosaur Adventure: Full Story, Parts ...
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. Join Lauren and the Reading Bug - and new friends - as we travel back in time, millions of years, to a time when dinosaurs roared and pteranodons soared! Who knows what we'll see on the adventure -...
74 min
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A Dinosaur Adventure: Part 2
Part 2 of 2. We're back in the Mesozoic Era, where there's beauty - and danger - around every corner! Join Lauren and the Reading Bug and help rescue our new dino friend, Albert. Who knows what else we'll see on the adventure - maybe a triceratops, or...
40 min
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A Dinosaur Adventure: Part 1
Part 1 of 2. Season 2 Premier! Join Lauren and the Reading Bug on an all-new adventure to a time when dinosaurs roared and pteranodons soared! Will you see a triceratops, or parasaurolophus? Or maybe a mighty T-Rex? Hop into the...
44 min
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Bonus: Author Visit: Tim Myers, Author & Storyt...
This author visit with Tim Myers has it all - storytime, music, singing, an interview - and that's because Tim does it all. He's a writer, songwriter, storyteller, and university senior lecturer in English, and in this episode, Lauren and the Reading...
42 min