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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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Bonus: A Thanksgiving Adventure
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. What are you thankful for? Lauren and the Reading Bug are thankful for a reunion with their good friend Spelling Bee! Join them as they travel back in time to celebrate Thanksgiving with a village of Pilgrims...
75 min
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A Superhero Adventure: Part 2
Part 2 of 2. Join Lauren and the Reading Bug back in sunny Hawaii! But who is littering the ocean with all this yucky trash? Someone is going to need to save the day - and all the beautiful ocean life. Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book...
39 min
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A Superhero Adventure: Part 1
Part 1 of 2. 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
46 min
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Bonus: An Inner Space Adventure: Full Story, Pa...
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. Lauren, the Reading Bug and the Spelling Bee are headed for an epic adventure inside the human body! Join them to explore all the interconnected systems that help our bodies to thrive. Explore the books in the...
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An Inner Space Adventure: Part 2
Part 2 of 2. We're back inside the human body! Lauren, the Reading Bug and the Spelling Bee are touring inner space on an adventure through the digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular and nervous systems. Join them for part 2 and see how our adventure...
36 min
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An Inner Space Adventure: Part 1
Part 1 of 2. Lauren, the Reading Bug and the Spelling Bee are headed for an epic adventure inside the human body! Join them to explore all the interconnected systems that help our bodies to thrive. But how are we going to get inside? Guess you'll need...
42 min
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Bonus: A Horse Adventure: Full Story, Parts 1 & 2
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. Join Lauren, the Reading Bug, and the Spelling Bee on an amazing horse-riding adventure! But where (and when?) will your adventure be? Horses of all shapes and sizes are featured throughout history, but...
63 min
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A Horse Adventure: Part 2
Part 2 of 2. Hop back in time to visit the mountains of Appalachia and the people that live there. But first, a daring rescue on our trusty horses to help make sure the Packhorse Library can deliver its valuable gifts! Explore the books in the Reading...
34 min
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A Horse Adventure: Part 1
Part 1 of 2. Join Lauren, the Reading Bug, and the Spelling Bee on an amazing horse-riding adventure! But where (and when?) will your adventure be? Horses of all shapes and sizes are featured throughout history, but there's only one "horse capital of...
40 min
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Bonus: An Australian Adventure: Full Story, Par...
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. Lauren, the Reading Bug, and the Spelling Bee are headed for the land down under - and you can join them on this exciting adventure, too! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at
65 min
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An Australian Adventure: Part 2
Part 2 of 2. Lauren, the Reading Bug, and the Spelling Bee are back in Australia, searching for a strange and elusive animal - and you can join them on this exciting adventure, too! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at
36 min
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An Australian Adventure: Part 1
Part 1 of 2. Lauren, the Reading Bug, and the Spelling Bee are headed for the land down under - and you can join them on this exciting adventure, too! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at
41 min
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Bonus: A Gold Rush Adventure: Full Story, Parts...
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. Grab your pan and join Lauren and the Reading Bug as they travel back in time to visit the California Gold Rush and maybe strike it rich! And, while you're there, explore the books in the Reading Bug's book...
62 min
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A Gold Rush Adventure: Part 2
Part 2 of 2. We're back in the California foothills, searching for gold! Grab your pan and join Lauren and the Reading Bug on an exciting search - but watch out, there's danger around every corner. Want to learn more? Explore the books in the Reading...
33 min
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A Gold Rush Adventure: Part 1
Part 1 of 2. Grab your pan and join Lauren and the Reading Bug as they travel back in time to visit the California Gold Rush and maybe strike it rich! And, while you're there, explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at
38 min
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Bonus: An Amazon Adventure: Full Story, Parts 1...
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. Join Lauren and the Reading Bug for an epic adventure into the Amazon rainforest to visit the lost city of Machu Picchu. The rainforest is full of secrets - and full of danger - but with the help of a new...
69 min
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An Amazon Adventure: Part 2
Part 2 of 2. Join Lauren, the Reading Bug and our new llamazing friend, Pacari as we continue our trek to Machu Picchu. But look out! The Amazon Rainforest is full of dangerous creatures, surprises, and mythical secrets! Explore the books in the...
45 min
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An Amazon Adventure: Part 1
Part 1 of 2. Lauren and the Reading Bug are back! Join them for an epic adventure into the Amazon rainforest to visit the lost city of Machu Picchu. The rainforest is full of secrets - and full of danger - but with the help of a new friend, everything...
39 min
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Bonus: A Lighthouse Adventure: Full Story, Part...
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. Join Lauren and the Reading Bug as they travel back in time to visit Boston Harbor and the Boston Light lighthouse that shines out over the ocean to protect the ships. But, when a dangerous storm rolls in,...
70 min
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A Lighthouse Adventure: Part 2
After a daring rescue saved us all from the cliffs around the Boston Light lighthouse, we now have a mystery to solve! Who has taken the oil that powers the lighthouse beacon? Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at
39 min
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A Lighthouse Adventure: Part 1
Join Lauren and the Reading Bug as they travel back in time to visit Boston Harbor and the Boston Light lighthouse that shines out over the ocean to protect the ships. But, when a dangerous storm rolls in, you'll need to be ready to assist the...
43 min
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Bonus: Author Visit: Henry Winkler & Lin Oliver
Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver chat with Lauren about writing for children and their magical writing partnership. Henry Winkler is an actor, producer, director and writer, and Lin Oliver is a children's book writer. Together, they have written the Hank...
27 min
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Bonus: An Ancient Roman Adventure: Full Story, ...
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. Lauren and the Reading Bug adventure way, way back in time to visit ancient Rome, where they find themselves face-to-face with a fierce gladiator, and seeking the help of the Roman gods. Some well-timed...
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An Ancient Roman Adventure: Part 2
Part 2 of 2. Racing through the streets of Pompeii, Lauren and the Reading Bug are still being chased by an angry gladiator! They've got to face him in order to get the magic book bag back, but some well-timed advice from Mercury, god of travelers,...
44 min
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An Ancient Roman Adventure: Part 1
Part 1 of 2. Lauren and the Reading Bug adventure way, way back in time to visit ancient Rome, where they find themselves face-to-face with a fierce gladiator, and seeking the help of the Roman gods. Just when it seems things couldn't get any worse......
44 min