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

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, 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

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

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

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 butterflies grow. Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/butterfly

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 Muertos celebration. Join them to learn about the monarch's four stages of life and the important Mexican holiday. 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, 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 it's too late? Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/unicorn

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 www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/unicorn

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 www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/unicorn

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 the story of a mighty city that sunk into the ocean - and, hey, what's that swimming this way? The mysteries and magic of the lost city of Atlantis may be within reach after all! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/treasure

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 the lost city of Atlantis may be within reach after all! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/treasure

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 that sunk into the ocean, and we're on our way to find it. Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/treasure

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 Chicago - and meet some of its powerful and eccentric passengers! But watch out - someone aboard the train is stealing books (and book bags)! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/train

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 books? Jump into the Reading Bug's book bag and help figure out whodunnit! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/train

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 powerful and eccentric passengers! And watch out - someone aboard the train is stealing books (and book bags)! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/train

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 mountain gorillas that live there. And when a gorilla goes missing, join the search party with Dr. Mike from the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project (MGVP). Find the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/gorilla

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 the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project (MGVP), are here to help and make sure our adventure has a happy end! Find the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/gorilla

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 when a gorilla goes missing, join the search party with Dr. Mike from the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project (MGVP). Find the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/gorilla

Join us on our Facebook page at facebook.com/readingbug for a DINO-mite dinosaur adventure themed Sunday craft!

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 and learn all about race cars, racing and some historic race car drivers. Read the books at: www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/racecar

Join us on our Facebook page at facebook.com/readingbug for a garden adventure themed Sunday craft!

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 another action-packed adventure, and a chance to learn all about race cars and car racing. Read the books at: www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/racecar

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 to get in gear and put the pedal to the metal and learn all about race cars, racing and some historic drivers. Read the books at: www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/racecar

Join us on our Facebook page at facebook.com/readingbug for an Ocean adventure themed Sunday craft!

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 our original music for free through April 30, 2020 at www.readingbugadventures.com

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!

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!

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 way to Ireland where a magical journey to an enchanted kingdom of fairies awaits... but be careful of tricky leprechaun magic - and of ballybogs and pookas, too! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/Irish.

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.

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 About series, and the illustrator of the Gingerbread Man on the Loose and Mac B., Kid Spy series, and more.

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! Tui is a lot of fun, just like her writing, and you won't want to miss this interview. Find Tui's books at www.thereadingbug.com/authors/tui-sutherland

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!).

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 speaks about his work as an author and illustrator and about the traits of the many memorable characters from his stories.

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. Nogginbody Gets A Hammer.

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 find which story it tumbled out of begins. Meet princes, monsters and, of course, dragons as we create a story that's all our own. Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/dragon

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 a story that's all your own, too. Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/dragon

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 of begins. Meet princes, monsters and, of course, dragons as we create a story that's all our own. Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/dragon

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

Join Lauren and the Reading Bug and other characters for a special live episode, performed from The Reading Bug children's bookstore in San Carlos, CA. In this all-new adventure, the Spelling Bee has been captured by a villain from a past adventure and we have to jump back into several stories (and songs!) to save her. Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/live2019

Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. Take a magical, mystical journey back in time with Lauren and the Reading Bug to visit ancient Egypt. The sights are stunning, but, beware of the mummy's curse! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/egypt

Part 2 of 2. Back in ancient Egypt, we're in a race against time to stop the tomb robbers from looting King Tut's tomb! Hurry through the dangerous landscape to give those thieves the fright of their lives - and save the day - alongside, Lauren, the Reading Bug and our new friend, Dr. Anderson. But will we be able to break the mummy's curse and return home? Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/egypt

Part 1 of 2. Take a magical, mystical journey back in time with Lauren and the Reading Bug to visit ancient Egypt. The sights are stunning, but, beware of the mummy's curse! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/egypt

Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. The Reading Bug's magic book bag is ready to whisk us away to the North Pole - at the very top of the globe - to see the amazing sights and animals there. But when a new friend arrives, the adventure takes an unexpected turn! Travel with Lauren and the Reading Bug on this spectacular journey! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/arctic

Part 2 of 2. Back in the North Pole, join Lauren, the Reading Bug and Tapeesa on a dog-sled adventure through Alaska, seeing amazing sights and endangered animals along the way! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/arctic

Part 1 of 2. The Reading Bug's magic book bag is ready to whisk us away to the North Pole - at the very top of the globe - to see the amazing sights and animals there. But when a new friend arrives, the adventure takes an unexpected turn! Travel with Lauren and the Reading Bug on this spectacular journey! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/arctic

Sharon Robinson, daughter of baseball great, Jackie Robinson and author of several widely praised fiction and non-fiction books , including The Hero Two Doors Down, Jackie Robinson: American Hero, Under the Same Sun, and Child of the Dream (A Memoir of 1963), joins Lauren to discuss her career, her father, and the civil rights movement and other stories from her childhood.

Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. 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

Part 2 of 2. Get back into the action and join Lauren, the Reading Bug, and our new friend, Shane, as we visit baseball great, Jackie Robinson, for a game at Ebbets Field! As batboys in today's game, 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

Part 1 of 2. Lauren and the Reading Bug start season 4 with a very special trip to see a very special baseball player. Along with a new friend, Shane, they zip through Brooklyn, New York on their way to Ebbets Field! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/baseball