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The Reading Bug Podcast - Original Adventures, Bedtime Stories and Music for Kids

The Reading Bug

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! 🚗

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All Episodes

16:54

Bedtime Stories: The Lighthouse of Lost Wishes

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2025/12/23

Lauren's Little Bedtime StoriesWhen Tessa’s most important wish drifts away on a rushing stream, she bravely rows across moonlit waters to a mysterious island shaped like a sleeping whale. There, she discovers an enchanted lighthouse that gathers lost wishes from across the world and keeps them glowing safely inside its magical lantern room. With soft waves, shimmering paper boats, and the quiet voices of forgotten hopes, Tessa follows a gentle trail of light to reclaim the wish she thought she’d

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43:07

Adventure Encore: An Inner Space Adventure, Part 1

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2025/12/22

A Reading Bug Adventure with Original SongsAn Adventure Encore episode. Part 1 of 2. Get ready for an unforgettable journey through the human body with Lauren, the Reading Bug, and the Spelling Bee! In this thrilling and educational adventure, our brave explorers shrink down to explore the amazing systems that keep our bodies alive and thriving. With help from astronaut Elara and a new friend named Hugo, listeners will dive deep into anatomy and learn about the five senses, the circulatory system,

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17:01

Fact Fly: Why Are Ants So Strong?

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2025/12/18

The Fact Fly's One Big Question Ants are tiny… so how are they SO strong? Join Lauren and the Fact Fly and shrink down into the ant world to explore the science of exoskeletons, muscles, physics, and teamwork that let ants lift 20–50 times their body weight. A fun, fact-packed STEM adventure perfect for curious kids and budding biologists!

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16:08

Story Snack: Wiggles in the Worm Tunnel

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2025/12/17

A Book Worm Story Snack.Join the Book Worm and wiggle into the secret world beneath the garden! In this action-packed underground adventure, we discover how worms keep soil healthy, why compost and tunnels matter, and how tiny creatures help an entire garden ecosystem thrive. When a patch of soil becomes too packed for plants to grow, we'll need to wiggle, squirm, and teamwork our way through the dirt to loosen the earth, help the worms, and save the garden’s roots just in time. Perfect for

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15:34

Bedtime Stories: The Little River That Learned to Slow

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2025/12/16

In this soothing and gently funny bedtime adventure, kids meet Rill, a tiny river who loves to rush, splash, and zoom faster than anyone else in the valley — until one day he gets himself hilariously stuck between two boulders. With help from wise Grandmother Willow and a few forest friends (including a frog in a lily-pad hat!), Rill discovers the magic of slowing down, noticing the world around him, and finding calm inside himself. Featuring peaceful nature sounds, warm storytelling, and a sweet

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52:21

Adventure Encore: A Garden Adventure

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2025/12/15

An Adventure Encore episode. Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. We're revisiting our first-ever adventure! Hop into the Reading Bug's book bag and shrink down to bug size to visit the insects of the garden and solve the mystery of the missing flowers! Travel through the garden with Helga and Fleur and help find Elizabuzz's friends. Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at ⁠www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/garden⁠.

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16:24

Fact Fly: Why is the Sky Blue?

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2025/12/11

Why is the sky bright blue during the day — and orange, pink, or purple at sunset? Join Lauren and the always-curious Fact Fly as they explore the science of sunlight, color, and Rayleigh scattering in this fun, kid-friendly STEM adventure. With humor, vivid imagery, and easy explanations, listeners discover how light interacts with Earth’s atmosphere, why blue gets scattered most, and what makes sunsets so colorful. Perfect for curious kids, young scientists, and anyone who has ever looked up and

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19:47

Story Snack: The Loch Ness Mess

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2025/12/10

Dive into a splashy adventure in Scotland’s legendary Loch Ness! In this Story Snack, travel along with the Book Worm all the way to Scotland's famous Loch Ness. Discover the wildlife that makes its home there, the, darting minnows, shimmering kelp forests, and maybe even… a shadow that looks suspiciously like a certain famous monster.When an otter gets tangled in human fishing line, the adventure becomes a rescue mission. With laughs, science facts, teamwork, and just a hint of mystery, this

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15:01

Bedtime Stories: The Garden of Midnight Sprouts

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2025/12/09

A Lauren's Little Bedtime Story.In this soothing and magical bedtime adventure, Lauren takes listeners into the wondrous Garden of Midnight Sprouts, a hidden patch of earth that only comes alive after dark. When a young farmer discovers glowing plants that bloom at midnight—and tiny creatures who depend on them—she must find the courage, patience, and heart to protect the garden’s magic. Filled with gentle humor, whimsical surprises, and a warm lesson about slowing down to notice the world around

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30:49

Adventure Encore: A Garden Adventure, Part 2

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2025/12/08

An Adventure Encore episode. Part 2 of 2. We're revisiting our first-ever adventure! Hop into the Reading Bug's book bag and shrink down to bug size to visit the insects of the garden and solve the mystery of the missing flowers! Travel through the garden with Helga and Fleur and help find Elizabuzz's friends. Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at ⁠www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/garden⁠.

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16:18

Fact Fly: Why Is the Ocean Salty?

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2025/12/04

The Fact Fly’s One Big Question PodcastEver wonder why the ocean is salty—or how all that salt even got there? Join Lauren and the always-curious, always-chaotic Fact Fly as they dive into this big, scientific mystery in a fun, kid-friendly way! In this episode, young explorers learn about Earth’s water cycle, rock erosion, minerals, rivers, and the surprising journey salt takes before it ends up in the sea. We shrink down to molecule-size, splash into waves, zoom through rivers, explore undersea

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23:19

Story Snack: Inside the Beehive

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2025/12/03

A Book Worm Story Snack Episode. In this super-sensory Story Snack, the Book Worm shrinks you down to explore a real working beehive from the inside. Step through golden honeycomb halls, meet nurse bees and foragers, smell the sweet honey air, and watch a real waggle dance in action.Kids will learn about bee teamwork, pollination, hive roles, communication, and why bees matter — all wrapped inside an immersive, laugh-filled adventure. Perfect for curious minds, nature lovers, and anyone who’s ever

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27:21

Bedtime Stories: Tiko and the Sleepy Giant

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2025/12/02

A Lauren's Little Bedtime Stories episode. In this laugh-filled prehistoric bedtime adventure, meet Tiko, a brave, dog-sized Psittacosaurus who finds himself face-to-face with Thunderfeet, the grumpiest (and biggest!) T-Rex in the valley. Everyone believes Thunderfeet is a terrifying menace… until Tiko discovers the truth: the giant dinosaur isn’t mean — he’s just exhausted. To save himself (and maybe the whole herd!), Tiko must use his quick thinking — and a very special dinosaur lullaby — to calm

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33:11

Adventure Encore: A Garden Adventure, Part 1

The Reading Bug Podcast - Original Adventures,... ·

2025/12/01

An Adventure Encore episode. Part 1 of 2. We're revisiting our first-ever adventure! Hop into the Reading Bug's book bag and shrink down to bug size to visit the insects of the garden and solve the mystery of the missing flowers! Meet Mr. Scarecrow and cross paths with a colony of enormous ants. Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at ⁠www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/garden⁠.

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78:08

Adventure Encore: A Thanksgiving Adventure

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2025/11/27

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 and the native people living nearby. When the magic book bag goes astray, we'll get an adventure we didn't expect - and an opportunity to celebrate our differences! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at

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43:46

Adventure Encore: A Thanksgiving Adventure, Part 2

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2025/11/26

This is an encore episode or a Reading Bug favorite. 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 nearby. When the magic book bag goes astray, we'll get an adventure we didn't expect - and an opportunity to celebrate our differences! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at

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43:08

Adventure Encore: A Thanksgiving Adventure, Part 1

The Reading Bug Podcast - Original Adventures,... ·

2025/11/18

This is an encore episode or a Reading Bug favorite. 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 and the native people living nearby. When the magic book bag goes astray, we'll get an adventure we didn't expect - and an opportunity to celebrate our differences! Explore the books in the Reading

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74:42

Bonus: A World's Fair Adventure: Full Story, Parts 1 & 2

The Reading Bug Podcast - Original Adventures,... ·

2025/11/11

Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. Join Lauren, the Reading Bug and the Spelling Bee on an electrifying adventure back in time to visit the Chicago World's Fair and learn all about the exciting inventions there. Help them usher in the age of electricity with the help of some important new friends, and explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at ⁠⁠www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/worldsfair

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45:41

A World's Fair Adventure: Part 2

The Reading Bug Podcast - Original Adventures,... ·

2025/11/04

Part 2 of 2. Join Lauren, the Reading Bug and the Spelling Bee on an electrifying adventure back in time to visit the Chicago World's Fair and learn all about the exciting inventions there. Help them usher in the age of electricity with the help of some important new friends, and explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at ⁠⁠www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/worldsfair

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61:51

Bonus: Día de los Muertos, A Butterfly Adventure

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2025/10/29

A replay of one of our favorite episodes in time for Halloween and Día de los Muertos. 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 Día de los Muertos. Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at ⁠www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/butterfly

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