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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

Kids & Family
Stories for Kids
Education for Kids
151
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
152
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
153
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
154
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
155
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
156
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
157
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
158
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
159
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
160
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
161
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
162
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
163
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
164
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
165
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
166
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
167
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...
68 min
168
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
169
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
170
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
171
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
172
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
173
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
174
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
175
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