The Reading Bug Podcast - Original Ad...
Love our podcast and bookstore? Get the app — available for Apple or Android. Go to thereadingbug.app 🌟
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
201
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
202
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
203
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
204
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
205
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...
74 min
206
Bonus: Garden Craft Time!
Join us on our Facebook page at facebook.com/readingbug for a garden adventure themed Sunday craft!
3 min
207
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
208
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
209
Bonus: Ocean Craft Time!
Join us on our Facebook page at facebook.com/readingbug for an Ocean adventure themed Sunday craft!
4 min
210
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
211
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
212
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
213
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
214
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
215
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
216
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
217
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
218
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
219
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
220
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
221
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
222
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
223
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
224
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
225
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