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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
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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
178
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
179
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
181
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
184
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
185
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...
84 min
186
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
187
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
188
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
189
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
190
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
191
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
192
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
193
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
194
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
195
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
196
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
197
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
198
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