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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 Butterfly Adventure: Full Story, Parts...
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. 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 Dia de los Muertos....
68 min
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A Butterfly Adventure: Part 2
Part 2 of 2. As Dia de los Muertos approaches, we continue on the path of the great monarch migration, southward into Mexico. Join Lauren, the Reading Bug and Mari to learn about this special Mexican holiday and to continue watching the monarch...
37 min
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A Butterfly Adventure: Part 1
Part 1 of 2. Lauren, the Reading Bug and a new friend, Mari, are off on another fantastic journey, following the great monarch migration southward to reunite a tiny monarch with his family, and to reunite Mari with her grandparents for the Dia de los...
35 min
104
Bonus: A Unicorn Adventure: Full Story, Parts 1...
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. Join Lauren, the Reading Bug and the Spelling Bee on a fantastic fantasy adventure to a place where it's always sunny, cheerful and fun... or, almost always! Can you help save the Land of the Unicorns before...
85 min
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A Unicorn Adventure: Part 2
Part 2 of 2. With Lauren under a powerful spell and the Reading Bug missing, it's up to the Spelling Bee - and you! - to save the day, and save the Land of the Unicorns! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at
44 min
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A Unicorn Adventure: Part 1
Part 1 of 2. Join Lauren, the Reading Bug and the Spelling Bee on a fantastic fantasy adventure to a place where it's always sunny, cheerful and fun... or so we thought! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at
53 min
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Bonus: A Treasure Hunting Adventure: Full Story...
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. Join Lauren and the Reading Bug on this exciting adventure to explore worlds unknown! With your help, can we uncover a bounty of riches thousands of years old lying on the ocean's floor? Ancient legends tell...
91 min
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A Treasure Hunting Adventure: Part 2
Part 2 of 2. Stuck on the ocean's floor, our search for treasure and sunken cities isn't going very well so far! Re-join Lauren and the Reading Bug as our epic adventure continues. And, hey, what's that swimming this way? The mysteries and magic of...
56 min
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A Treasure Hunting Adventure: Part 1
Part 1 of 2. Join Lauren and the Reading Bug on this exciting adventure to explore worlds unknown! With your help, can we uncover a bounty of riches thousands of years old lying on the ocean's floor? Ancient legends tell the story of a mighty city...
47 min
110
Bonus: A Steam Train Adventure: Full Story, Par...
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. All aboard for another exciting adventure with Lauren and the Reading Bug! Take a magical trip back in time for a trip aboard the luxurious 20th Century Limited train - on its route from New York City to...
93 min
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A Steam Train Adventure: Part 2
Part 2 of 2. All aboard - and back to the 1940s for a ride on the exquisite 20th Century Limited steam train! Unfortunately, we can't just enjoy the views from the observation car, because we've got a mystery to solve. Who is stealing everyone's...
54 min
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A Steam Train Adventure: Part 1
Part 1 of 2. All aboard for another exciting adventure with Lauren and the Reading Bug! Take a magical trip back in time for a trip aboard the luxurious 20th Century Limited train - on its route from New York City to Chicago - and meet some of its...
50 min
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Bonus: A Gorilla Adventure: Full Story, Parts 1...
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. The Reading Bug is eager to return to Africa and bring her friend, Spelling Bee, along for the adventure. Join them and Lauren for a trip to Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda to visit the endangered...
83 min
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A Gorilla Adventure: Part 2
Part 2 of 2. Back in Rwanda, join the Reading Bug, Spelling Bee and Lauren as we search for the lost mountain gorilla, Inyange. But be careful! There are dangerous plants and animals everywhere. Thankfully, gorilla guide, Patience, and Dr. Mike from...
46 min
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A Gorilla Adventure: Part 1
Part 1 of 2. The Reading Bug is eager to return to Africa and bring her friend, Spelling Bee, along for the adventure. Join them and Lauren for a trip to Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda to visit the endangered mountain gorillas that live there. And...
50 min
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Bonus: Dinosaur Puppet Craft Time!
Join us on our Facebook page at facebook.com/readingbug for a DINO-mite dinosaur adventure themed Sunday craft!
5 min
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Bonus: A Race Car Adventure: Full Story, Parts ...
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. Race with the magic book bag to the site of a historic race where the Reading Bug is eager to get behind the wheel and cross the finish line first. Time to get in gear and put the pedal to the metal...
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Bonus: Garden Craft Time!
Join us on our Facebook page at facebook.com/readingbug for a garden adventure themed Sunday craft!
3 min
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A Race Car Adventure: Part 2
Part 2 of 2. Back at the race track, with less than 100 laps to go, Lauren and the Reading Bug try to help Danica Patrick take the lead. But, with a critical race on the line, the Reading Bug isn't content to just cheer from the sidelines! Join us for...
43 min
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A Race Car Adventure: Part 1
Part 1 of 2. Season 5 begins with a fast-paced racing adventure with Lauren and the Reading Bug. Race with the magic book bag to the site of a historic race where the Reading Bug is eager to get behind the wheel and cross the finish line first. Time...
44 min
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Bonus: Ocean Craft Time!
Join us on our Facebook page at facebook.com/readingbug for an Ocean adventure themed Sunday craft!
4 min
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Reading Bug Adventures: Sing with Us!
To introduce Season 5, we're having a singing and dancing party, because singing and dancing with you makes us smile! In this episode, we've included some of your favorite songs to help us get ready for the all-new adventures in Season 5! Download all...
20 min
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Bonus: Penguin Craft Time!
Join us on our Facebook page facebook.com/readingbug for a Antarctic-adventure themed Sunday craft. And, while you're here, sing along to our original penguin song with Lauren and the Reading Bug!
6 min
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Bonus: Mummy Wrap Craft Time!
Join us on Facebook for a mummy wrap-tastic Sunday craft. And, while you're here, sing along to the Mummy Wrap song with Lauren and the Reading Bug!
6 min
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Bonus: An Irish Adventure: Full Story (replay)
With a new introduction for St. Patrick's Day! 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...
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