The Reading Bug Podcast - Original Ad...
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 Circus Adventure: Part 1
Part 1 of 2. The Reading Bug has been working on a special talent and we're off to visit P.T. Barnum's Greatest Show on Earth to see other talented performers - acrobats, elephants, daredevils and more! But things get exciting when someone develops a...
41 min
177
Bonus: A Ninja Adventure: Full Story, Parts 1 & 2
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. Join Lauren and the Reading Bug as the magic bookbag zips us back to feudal Japan for an incredible adventure! Practice the ways of the ninja warrior and use your new skills to evade a scary Samurai army and...
76 min
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A Ninja Adventure: Part 2
Part 2 of 2. Join Lauren and the Reading Bug as the magic bookbag zips us back to feudal Japan for an incredible, action-packed adventure! Use your new ninja skills to evade a scary Samurai army and rescue a new friend. And be sure to bring your...
40 min
179
A Ninja Adventure: Part 1
Part 1 of 2. Join Lauren and the Reading Bug as the magic bookbag zips us back to feudal Japan for an incredible adventure! Practice the ways of the ninja warrior and use your new skills to evade a scary Samurai army and rescue a new friend. Learn...
50 min
180
A Live Adventure
Join Lauren and the Reading Bug and many of our season 1 characters for a special live episode, performed from The Reading Bug children's bookstore in San Carlos, CA. In this all-new adventure, there's been a mix-up and we've got to hop inside the...
32 min
181
Bonus: A Chimpanzee Adventure: Full Story, Part...
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. We're headed back to Africa to visit the Gombe National Park and walk in the footsteps of famed paleontologist, Jane Goodall. And this time we're on a very special mission. A baby chimp has disappeared...
68 min
182
A Chimpanzee Adventure: Part 2
Part 2 of 2. We're back in Africa's Gombe National Park, walking in the footsteps of famed paleontologist, Jane Goodall. We're on a very special mission. A baby chimp has disappeared and Lauren, the Reading Bug and you need to help find her! Hop into...
38 min
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A Chimpanzee Adventure: Part 1
Part 1 of 2. We're headed back to Africa to visit the Gombe National Park and walk in the footsteps of famed paleontologist, Jane Goodall. And this time we're on a very special mission. A baby chimp has disappeared and Lauren, the Reading Bug and you...
42 min
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Bonus: A Dinosaur Adventure: Full Story, Parts ...
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. Join Lauren and the Reading Bug - and new friends - as we travel back in time, millions of years, to a time when dinosaurs roared and pteranodons soared! Who knows what we'll see on the adventure -...
74 min
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A Dinosaur Adventure: Part 2
Part 2 of 2. We're back in the Mesozoic Era, where there's beauty - and danger - around every corner! Join Lauren and the Reading Bug and help rescue our new dino friend, Albert. Who knows what else we'll see on the adventure - maybe a triceratops, or...
40 min
186
A Dinosaur Adventure: Part 1
Part 1 of 2. Season 2 Premier! Join Lauren and the Reading Bug on an all-new adventure to a time when dinosaurs roared and pteranodons soared! Will you see a triceratops, or parasaurolophus? Or maybe a mighty T-Rex? Hop into the...
44 min
187
Bonus: Author Visit: Tim Myers, Author & Storyt...
This author visit with Tim Myers has it all - storytime, music, singing, an interview - and that's because Tim does it all. He's a writer, songwriter, storyteller, and university senior lecturer in English, and in this episode, Lauren and the Reading...
42 min
188
Bonus: Author Visit: Jack Challoner, Science Ex...
Science Expert, Jack Challoner joins Lauren and the Reading Bug to talk about his books, Maker Lab Outdoors and Maker Lab: 28 Super Cool Projects. As an extra bonus, you can join in the science fun and help the Reading Bug with two great...
26 min
189
Bonus: Author Visit: Dan Santat and Aaron Reynolds
Dude! Author, Aaron Reynolds, and Author/Illustrator, Dan Santat, stopped by for a visit with Lauren and the Reading Bug to chat about their new book... Dude! Dan Santat is a Caldecott Medal–winning author and illustrator for The Adventures of...
45 min
190
Bonus: Author Visit: Judy Schachner
Judy Schachner, author and illustrator of the Skippyjon Jones books, joins Lauren and The Reading Bug at our bookstore to talk about her newest book, Sarabella's Thinking Cap. Hear from Judy about her career, her inspirations and her writing process...
29 min
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Bonus: A Pirate Adventure: Full Story, Parts 1 & 2
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. Join Lauren and the Reading Bug on a new adventure with some of the nastiest, rowdiest, smelliest, song-and-dance-iest pirates to sail the seven seas! Hop into the Reading Bug's magic book bag to help save a...
46 min
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A Pirate Adventure: Part 2
Part 2 of 2. Join Lauren and the Reading Bug on a new adventure with some of the nastiest, rowdiest, smelliest, song-and-dance-iest pirates to sail the seven seas! Hop into the Reading Bug's magic book bag to help save a young girl captured by Captain...
28 min
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A Pirate Adventure: Part 1
Part 1 of 2. Join Lauren and the Reading Bug on a new adventure with some of the nastiest, rowdiest, smelliest, song-and-dance-iest pirates to sail the seven seas! Hop into the Reading Bug's magic book bag to help save a young girl captured by Captain...
29 min
194
Bonus: A Safari Adventure: Full Story, Parts 1 & 2
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. This adventure is going to be wild! Hop into the Reading Bug's magic book bag and join our incredible picture safari. We're headed to the continent of Africa to observe - and illustrate - the incredible...
54 min
195
A Safari Adventure: Part 2
Part 2 of 2. This adventure is going to be wild! Hop into the Reading Bug's magic book bag and re-join our incredible picture safari. We're headed to the continent of Africa to observe - and illustrate - the incredible wildlife there. The weather's...
31 min
196
A Safari Adventure: Part 1
Part 1 of 2. This adventure is going to be wild! Hop into the Reading Bug's magic book bag and join our incredible picture safari. With the help of your imaginations, we're headed to the continent of Africa to observe - and illustrate - the incredible...
33 min
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Bonus: An Outer Space Adventure: Full Story, Pa...
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. Join Lauren and the Reading Bug for an Adventure that's out of this world! The Reading Bug has a new - green - friend who needs to get back home, and you can help! Just jump in the magic book bag, use your...
58 min
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An Outer Space Adventure: Part 2
Part 2 of 2. Join Lauren and the Reading Bug for an Adventure that's out of this world! The Reading Bug has a new - green - friend who needs to get back home, and you can help! Just jump in the magic book bag, use your imaginations and BLAST...
31 min
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An Outer Space Adventure: Part 1
Part 1 of 2. Join Lauren and the Reading Bug for an Adventure that's out of this world! The Reading Bug has a new - green - friend who needs to get back home, and you can help! Just jump in the magic book bag, use your imaginations and BLAST...
37 min
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Bonus: An Ocean Adventure: Full Story, Parts 1 & 2
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. Join Lauren, the Reading Bug and many new friends to explore the ocean depths. The Reading Bug's magic book bag has taken us all the way to Hawaii for an underwater adventure. Keep your eyes and ears open,...
41 min