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

Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. Join Lauren and the Reading Bug on an impossible adventure into the heart of a mother tree. Learn about the complex and incredible systems that help trees grow big and strong, and about what you can do to help protect them. Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/forest

Part 2 of 2. Someone - or something - is polluting the forests! In part 2 of our adventure, join Lauren, the Reading Bug, and our new friend, Rowan, to find out how to save the trees. Learn about the complex and incredible systems that help trees grow big and strong, and about what you can do to help protect them. Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/forest

Part 1 of 2. Join Lauren and the Reading Bug on an impossible adventure into the heart of a mother tree. Learn about the complex and incredible systems that help trees grow big and strong, and about what you can do to help protect them. Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/forest

Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. Become part of the story and join Lauren and the Reading Bug as they travel back in time to visit Aladdin and the fabled genie-of-the-lamp! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/Aladdin

Part 2 of 2. Adventure back to the Cave of Wonders for the exciting conclusion to this adventure and help Aladdin and the Genie of the Lamp make good choices! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/Aladdin

Part 1 of 2. Become part of the story and join Lauren and the Reading Bug as they travel back in time to visit Aladdin and the fabled genie-of-the-lamp! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/Aladdin

Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. Lauren, the Reading Bug, the Spelling Bee and the Book Worm are all traveling on an exciting adventure to Jeju island in South Korea for an epic adventure to learn more about the traditional haenyeo culture there. Hop into the magic book bag and join them! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/korea

Part 2 of 2. Back on Jeju island in South Korea, Lauren, the Reading Bug, the Spelling Bee and the Book Worm plan for an epic dive with the haenyeo women. Hop into the magic book bag and join them! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/korea

Part 1 of 2. Lauren, the Reading Bug, the Spelling Bee and the Book Worm are all traveling on an exciting adventure to Jeju island in South Korea for an epic adventure to learn more about the traditional haenyeo culture there. Hop into the magic book bag and join them! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/korea

A replay of one of our favorite episodes in time for 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

Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. Join Lauren and the Reading Bug on an out-of-this-world adventure, all the way to the planet Mars! Alongside our favorite astronaut friend, Elara Paige, explore the surface of the red planet and learn all about space travel and outer space. Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/mars

Part 2 of 2. Join Lauren and the Reading Bug back on Mars as they explore the depths of a natural volcanic cave. What secrets lie inside? Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/mars

Part 1 of 2. Join Lauren and the Reading Bug on an out-of-this-world adventure, all the way to the planet Mars! Alongside our favorite astronaut friend, Elara Paige, explore the surface of the red planet and learn all about space travel and outer space. Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/mars

Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. 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! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/bollywood

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 Bollywood production. Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/bollywood

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! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/bollywood

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 www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/broadway

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 www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/broadway

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 www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/broadway

An encore replay as we celebrate Jackie Robinson Day together. 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, root for the home team as they try to pull out a win! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/baseball

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! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/sherlock

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 Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/sherlock

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 bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/sherlock

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 the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/independence

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 books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/independence

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 Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/independence

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 www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/superhero

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 www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/thanksgiving

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 bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/superhero

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 www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/superhero

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 Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/innerspace

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 ends. Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/innerspace

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 to join us to find out! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/innerspace

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 there's only one "horse capital of the world" - and that's in Kentucky! Once there, though, get ready for a horse adventure that's truly unexpected. Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/horse

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 Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/horse

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 the world" - and that's in Kentucky! Once there, though, get ready for a horse adventure that's truly unexpected. Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/horse

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 www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/Australia

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 www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/Australia

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 www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/Australia

Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. 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 www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/goldrush

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 Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/goldrush

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 www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/goldrush

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 friend, everything is sure to turn out amazingly! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/amazon

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 Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/amazon

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 is sure to turn out amazingly! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/amazon

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, you'll need to be ready to assist the lighthouse keeper and his family! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/lighthouse

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 www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/lighthouse

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 lighthouse keeper and his family! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/lighthouse

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 Zipzer, Here's Hank and Alien Superstar book series - and are planning even more books together!

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 advice from Mercury, god of travelers, may be just what they need to get themselves - and the people of Pompeii - to safety! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/rome