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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 — all brought to life with original music, original characters and vivid storytelling.
Listeners can:
Travel anywhere imagination can take them in Reading Bug Adventures — cinematic, two-part story journeys filled with characters, music, and audience participation
Wind down with Lauren’s Little Bedtime Stories, calming tales and gentle songs perfect for bedtime and quiet moments
Enjoy Story Snacks with The Book Worm - short, immersive stories designed for quick listening and big imagination
Explore the world through Fact Fly’s One Big Question, where curious “why?” questions lead to fun, kid-friendly science discoveries
Every episode is created, written, and produced by The Reading Bug, an award-winning, family-owned, independent children’s bookstore, with the goal of helping kids fall in love with stories, music, and learning.
Perfect for car rides, quiet time, and bedtime.
Learn more at readingbugadventures.com.
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A Forest Adventure: Part 1
Part 1 of 2. Join Lauren and the Reading Bug on an impossible adventure into the heart of a mother tree. Learn about the complex and incredible systems that help trees grow big and strong, and about what you can do to help protect them. Explore...
48 min
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Bonus: An Aladdin Adventure: Full Story, Parts ...
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. Become part of the story and join Lauren and the Reading Bug as they travel back in time to visit Aladdin and the fabled genie-of-the-lamp! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at
70 min
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An Aladdin Adventure: Part 2
Part 2 of 2. Adventure back to the Cave of Wonders for the exciting conclusion to this adventure and help Aladdin and the Genie of the Lamp make good choices! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at
37 min
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An Aladdin Adventure: Part 1
Part 1 of 2. Become part of the story and join Lauren and the Reading Bug as they travel back in time to visit Aladdin and the fabled genie-of-the-lamp! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at
41 min
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Bonus: A Korean Adventure: Full Story, Parts 1 & 2
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. Lauren, the Reading Bug, the Spelling Bee and the Book Worm are all traveling on an exciting adventure to Jeju island in South Korea for an epic adventure to learn more about the traditional haenyeo culture...
61 min
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A Korean Adventure: Part 2
Part 2 of 2. Back on Jeju island in South Korea, Lauren, the Reading Bug, the Spelling Bee and the Book Worm plan for an epic dive with the haenyeo women. Hop into the magic book bag and join them! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at
32 min
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A Korean Adventure: Part 1
Part 1 of 2. Lauren, the Reading Bug, the Spelling Bee and the Book Worm are all traveling on an exciting adventure to Jeju island in South Korea for an epic adventure to learn more about the traditional haenyeo culture there. Hop into the magic book...
38 min
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Bonus: Día de los Muertos, A Butterfly Adventur...
A replay of one of our favorite episodes in time for Día de los Muertos. Join Lauren and the Reading Bug as they follow the path of the great monarch migration into Mexico to learn all about monarch butterflies and to celebrate the Mexican holiday of...
64 min
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Bonus: A Mars Adventure: Full Story, Parts 1 & 2
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. Join Lauren and the Reading Bug on an out-of-this-world adventure, all the way to the planet Mars! Alongside our favorite astronaut friend, Elara Paige, explore the surface of the red planet and learn all...
78 min
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A Mars Adventure: Part 2
Part 2 of 2. Join Lauren and the Reading Bug back on Mars as they explore the depths of a natural volcanic cave. What secrets lie inside? Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at
40 min
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A Mars Adventure: Part 1
Part 1 of 2. Join Lauren and the Reading Bug on an out-of-this-world adventure, all the way to the planet Mars! Alongside our favorite astronaut friend, Elara Paige, explore the surface of the red planet and learn all about space travel and...
49 min
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Bonus: A Bollywood Adventure: Full Story, Parts...
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. On this adventure, Lauren and the Reading Bug are headed all the way to India! Join them as they explore the city and learn all about the sights and culture... and maybe, just maybe, find their way into a...
63 min
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A Bollywood Adventure: Part 2
Part 2 of 2. Have you ever wanted to star in a Bollywood movie? No, not Hollywood. Bollywood! With a 'B.' Well, now is your chance. Join Lauren and the Reading Bug in India as they get ready for lights, camera and action on the set of a musical...
39 min
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A Bollywood Adventure: Part 1
Part 1 of 2. On this adventure, Lauren and the Reading Bug are headed all the way to India! Join them as they explore the city and learn all about the sights and culture... and maybe, just maybe, find their way into a spectacular Bollywood movie!...
36 min
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Bonus: A Broadway Adventure: Full Story, Parts ...
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. Join Lauren, the Reading Bug and the Spelling Bee on a musical adventure to the great white way - Broadway, in New York City, that is! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at
64 min
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A Broadway Adventure: Part 2
Part 2 of 2. Join Lauren, the Reading Bug and the Spelling Bee on their Broadway adventure. The show's about to start, but where is the leading lady? The show must go on... but how? Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at
34 min
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A Broadway Adventure: Part 1
Part 1 of 2. Join Lauren, the Reading Bug and the Spelling Bee on a musical adventure to the great white way - Broadway, in New York City, that is! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at
39 min
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Adventure Encore: Celebrate Jackie Robinson Day...
Join Lauren, the Reading Bug, and our new friend, Shane, on a very special trip to see a very special baseball player - Jackie Robinson! As batboys in the ballgame, we'll need to work with all the legendary baseball players and, of course, root, root,...
82 min
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Bonus: A Sherlock Holmes Adventure: Full Story,...
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. There's a mystery afoot, and it could spell the end of The Reading Bug Bookstore! Join Lauren and the Reading Bug as they enlist the help of the most famous detective of all time, by traveling back in time!...
67 min
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A Sherlock Holmes Adventure: Part 2
Part 2 of 2. The mystery of the missing books has brought us all back to The Reading Bug Bookstore - with Sherlock Holmes in tow! You won't believe where the clues lead us, but you'll need to join the adventure to find out. Explore the books in the...
40 min
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A Sherlock Holmes Adventure: Part 1
There's a mystery afoot, and it could spell the end of The Reading Bug Bookstore! Join Lauren and the Reading Bug as they enlist the help of the most famous detective of all time, by traveling back in time! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book...
41 min
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Bonus: An Independence Day Adventure: Full Stor...
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. The Reading Bug is planning a revolutionary adventure with Lauren, the Spelling Bee, and a new friend, Betty. Join them to meet the inspiring men and women who helped create the United States of America. Explore...
72 min
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An Independence Day Adventure: Part 2
Part 2 of 2. The Reading Bug is back to learn more about the history of Independence Day with Lauren, the Spelling Bee, and a new friend, Betty. Join them to meet more inspiring men and women who helped create the United States of America. Explore the...
42 min
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An Independence Day Adventure: Part 1
Part 1 of 2. The Reading Bug is planning a revolutionary adventure with Lauren, the Spelling Bee, and a new friend, Betty. Join them to meet the inspiring men and women who helped create the United States of America. Explore the books in the Reading...
41 min
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Bonus: A Superhero Adventure: Full Story, Parts...
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. Join Lauren and the Reading Bug on a super trip back to the shores of Hawaii, where a friend has a family secret to share. Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at
72 min