Reading Bug Adventures: Original Imme...

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Reading Bug Adventures: Original Musical Stories for Kids takes listeners on unforgettable journeys through books, music, and imagination. Join the Reading Bug and friends as they hop into the magic book bag and travel anywhere stories can take them — from ancient castles to outer space! Each two-part adventure features original songs, vivid storytelling, and creative prompts that inspire kids to draw, imagine, and dream along.

Created, written, and produced by The Reading Bug, an award-winning, family-owned children’s bookstore, this podcast brings the magic of reading to life — one adventure at a time. Learn more at www.readingbugadventures.com.

Kids & Family
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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
102
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
103
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...
80 min
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Bonus: Author Visit: Annie Barrows
Annie Barrows, NY Times bestselling author of the Ivy and Bean series visits Lauren at The Reading Bug bookstore to chat about her new middle grade book, The Best of Iggy.
22 min
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Bonus: Author Visit: Mike Lowery
Author and Illustrator, Mike Lowery, joins Lauren and the Reading Bug. Mike Lowery is an illustrator whose work appears in everything from greeting cards to children's books. He is the creator of the Doodle Adventures series and the Everything Awesome...
32 min
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Bonus: Author Visit: Tui Sutherland
Tui Sutherland, the award-winning author of the Wings of Fire chapter book and graphic novel series, and many others, joins Lauren and the Reading Bug at the bookstore to talk about her books and her path to becoming an editor and published author!...
21 min
107
Bonus: Author Visit: Jon Stahl
Filmmaker, teacher, and author of the fantastically silly picture book, Dragons Eat Noodles on Tuesdays, Jon Stahl joins Lauren and the Reading Bug to talk about how he became an author (and what you can do if you want to be an author too!). 
25 min
108
Bonus: Author Visit: Kevin Henkes
Kevin Henkes, the award-winning author and illustrator of beloved titles that include: Kitten's First Full Moon, Chrysanthemum, Owen, Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, and many, many more, joins Lauren and the Reading Bug at the bookstore. Listen as he...
25 min
109
Bonus: Author Visit: David Shannon
Internationally acclaimed author, David Shannon, who wrote  the Caldecot-winning No David!, A Bad Case of the Stripes, Duck on a Bike, Too Many Toys and many, many more, joins Lauren and the Reading Bug to talk about his newest book, Mr....
24 min
110
Bonus: A Dragon Adventure: Full Story, Parts 1 & 2
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. Join Lauren and the Reading Bug for a magical adventure and learn about how to write your own story! When the Reading Bug discovers a mysterious, large egg in the middle of the bookstore, our adventure to...
83 min
111
A Dragon Adventure: Part 2
Part 2 of 2. Lauren and the Reading Bug are back to help their new friend, Sparkles, finish her story! Through a series of exciting adventures, join us to help Sparkles find her very own original story. Experience the adventure and learn how to create...
49 min
112
A Dragon Adventure: Part 1
Part 1 of 2. Join Lauren and the Reading Bug for a magical adventure and learn about how to write your own story! When the Reading Bug discovers a mysterious, large egg in the middle of the bookstore, our adventure to find which story it tumbled out...
46 min
113
Bonus: A Thanksgiving Adventure: Full Story, Pa...
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...
76 min
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A Thanksgiving Adventure: Part 2
Part 2 of 2. 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 and the native people living...
45 min
115
A Thanksgiving Adventure: Part 1
Part 1 of 2. What are you thankful for? Lauren and the Reading Bug are thankful for an all-new adventure and 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...
44 min
116
A Reading Bug Adventure: Live!
Join Lauren and the Reading Bug and other characters for a special live episode, performed from The Reading Bug children's bookstore in San Carlos, CA. In this all-new adventure, the Spelling Bee has been captured by a villain from a past adventure...
49 min
117
Bonus: An Egyptian Adventure: Full Story, Parts...
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. Take a magical, mystical journey back in time with Lauren and the Reading Bug to visit ancient Egypt. The sights are stunning, but, beware of the mummy's curse!  Explore the books in the Reading Bug's...
88 min
118
An Egyptian Adventure: Part 2
Part 2 of 2. Back in ancient Egypt, we're in a race against time to stop the tomb robbers from looting King Tut's tomb! Hurry through the dangerous landscape to give those thieves the fright of their lives - and save the day - alongside, Lauren, the...
50 min
119
An Egyptian Adventure: Part 1
Part 1 of 2. Take a magical, mystical journey back in time with Lauren and the Reading Bug to visit ancient Egypt. The sights are stunning, but, beware of the mummy's curse! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at
49 min
120
Bonus: An Arctic Adventure: Full Story, Parts 1...
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. The Reading Bug's magic book bag is ready to whisk us away to the North Pole - at the very top of the globe - to see the amazing sights and animals there. But when a new friend arrives, the adventure takes...
70 min
121
An Arctic Adventure: Part 2
Part 2 of 2. Back in the North Pole, join Lauren, the Reading Bug and Tapeesa on a dog-sled adventure through Alaska, seeing amazing sights and endangered animals along the way! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at
38 min
122
An Arctic Adventure: Part 1
Part 1 of 2. The Reading Bug's magic book bag is ready to whisk us away to the North Pole - at the very top of the globe - to see the amazing sights and animals there. But when a new friend arrives, the adventure takes an unexpected turn! Travel with...
43 min
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Bonus: Author Visit: Sharon Robinson
Sharon Robinson, daughter of baseball great, Jackie Robinson and author of several widely praised fiction and non-fiction books , including The Hero Two Doors Down, Jackie Robinson: American Hero, Under the Same Sun, and Child of the Dream...
19 min
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Bonus: A Baseball Adventure: Full Story, Parts ...
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. 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...
83 min
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A Baseball Adventure: Part 2
Part 2 of 2. Get back into the action and join Lauren, the Reading Bug, and our new friend, Shane, as we visit baseball great, Jackie Robinson, for a game at Ebbets Field! As batboys in today's game, we'll need to work with all the legendary baseball...
47 min