Let's Fly! Reading Bug Adventures is a story podcast for kids from The Reading Bug. Each episode is a new adventure with original songs -- just hop into the Reading Bug's magic book bag, and we'll be transported to whatever time or place is in the books inside! Join us for action and adventure, and bring your crayons and paper so you can color your own illustrations. Reading Bug Adventures is created, written, and produced by The Reading Bug, an independent, family-owned children's bookstore. Learn more at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures
S11 E8 · Wed, November 27, 2024
A replay episode of a fan favorite! 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
S11 E7 · Tue, November 05, 2024
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. A replay of an audience favorite, updated with new book titles. 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
S11 E6 · Tue, February 06, 2024
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
Bonus · Tue, January 02, 2024
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. Join Lauren, the Reading Bug and the Spelling Bee on an explosive adventure to experience and learn about the science any the mythology of volcanos! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/volcano
S11 E5 · Tue, December 12, 2023
Part 2 of 2. Join Lauren, the Reading Bug and the Spelling Bee on an explosive adventure to experience and learn about the science any the mythology of volcanos! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/volcano
S11 E4 · Tue, November 28, 2023
Part 1 of 2. Join Lauren, the Reading Bug and the Spelling Bee on an explosive adventure to experience and learn about the science any the mythology of volcanos! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/vol cano
S11 E3 · Tue, November 21, 2023
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
Bonus · Tue, November 14, 2023
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. Lauren, the Reading Bug and the Spelling Bee are off to explore the sights and history of Venice, the Floating City, but when a brazen robbery threatens their adventure - and Venice itself - it's time to hop into action! Join the adventurers for gelato, gondolas and more of this exciting adventure, and explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/venice
S11 E2 · Tue, November 07, 2023
Part 2 of 2. Lauren, the Reading Bug and the Spelling Bee are off to explore the sights and history of Venice, the Floating City, but when a brazen robbery threatens their adventure - and Venice itself - it's time to hop into action! Join the adventurers for gelato, gondolas and more of this exciting adventure, and explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/venice
S11 E1 · Tue, October 31, 2023
Part 1 of 2. Lauren, the Reading Bug and the Spelling Bee are off to explore the sights and history of Venice, the Floating City, but when a brazen robbery threatens their adventure - and Venice itself - it's time to hop into action! Join the adventurers for gelato, gondolas and more of this exciting adventure, and explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/venice
S10 E10 · Thu, October 26, 2023
A replay of one of the Reading Bug's favorite episodes, just 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
Bonus · Thu, July 27, 2023
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. Lauren and the Reading Bug are on an Olympic-sized adventure to visit Mount Olympus in Ancient Greece! Join them as they learn all about Greece and the Greek gods that live there! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/greek
S10 E9 · Tue, July 18, 2023
Part 2 of 2. Getting to Mount Olympus isn't quite as easy as it may have seemed, but you won't want to myth part 2 of this Ancient Greece adventure! Join Lauren and the Reading Bug! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/greek
S10 E9 · Tue, July 11, 2023
Part 1 of 2. Lauren and the Reading Bug are on an Olympic-sized adventure to visit Mount Olympus in Ancient Greece! Join them as they learn all about Greece and the Greek gods that live there! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/greek
Bonus · Tue, June 20, 2023
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. Lauren and the Reading Bug are on an adventure to learn more about robots! Join them at the Institute for Robots and Intelligent Machines as they explore an array of amazing robotic inventions! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/robot
S10 E8 · Tue, June 13, 2023
Part 2 of 2. Back at the Institute for Robotics and Intelligent Machines, Roby the robot hatches a dangerous rescue plan - hoping to earn himself a heart. Join Lauren and the Reading Bug to lend a helping hand! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/robot
S10 E7 · Tue, June 06, 2023
Part 1 of 2. Lauren and the Reading Bug are on an adventure to learn more about robots! Join them at the Institute for Robots and Intelligent Machines as they explore an array of amazing robotic inventions! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/robot
Bonus · Tue, May 23, 2023
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
S10 E6 · Tue, May 16, 2023
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
S10 E5 · Tue, May 09, 2023
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
Trailer · Tue, April 25, 2023
National Art Contest. Visit www.thereadingbug.com for details.
Bonus · Tue, December 13, 2022
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
S10 E4 · Tue, December 06, 2022
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
S10 E3 · Wed, November 30, 2022
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
Bonus · Tue, November 22, 2022
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
S10 E2 · Tue, November 15, 2022
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
S10 E1 · Tue, November 08, 2022
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
Bonus · Wed, October 26, 2022
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
Bonus · Wed, October 26, 2022
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
S9 E8 · Tue, June 07, 2022
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
S9 E7 · Tue, May 31, 2022
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
Bonus · Tue, May 24, 2022
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
S9 E6 · Tue, May 17, 2022
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
S9 E5 · Tue, May 10, 2022
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
Bonus · Tue, May 03, 2022
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
S9 E4 · Tue, April 26, 2022
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
S9 E3 · Tue, April 19, 2022
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
Bonus · Fri, April 15, 2022
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
Bonus · Tue, April 05, 2022
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
S9 E2 · Tue, March 29, 2022
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
S9 E1 · Tue, March 22, 2022
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
Bonus · Fri, December 17, 2021
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
S8 E8 · Tue, December 14, 2021
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
S8 E7 · Tue, December 07, 2021
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
Bonus · Tue, November 30, 2021
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
Bonus · Tue, November 23, 2021
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
S8 E6 · Tue, November 16, 2021
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
S8 E5 · Tue, November 09, 2021
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
Bonus · Tue, November 02, 2021
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
S8 E4 · Tue, October 26, 2021
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
S8 E3 · Tue, October 19, 2021
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
Bonus · Tue, October 12, 2021
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. Join Lauren and the Reading Bug on an amazing adventure to China. Once there, see the sights, discover a new friendship, witness the magic and mythology of the Monkey King, and try and stay out of trouble! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/China
S8 E2 · Tue, October 05, 2021
Part 2 of 2. Join Lauren and the Reading Bug back in China, and help them find a way to free the Monkey King! If only they knew Kung Fu, they wouldn't need to rely on this primate bully! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/China
S8 E1 · Tue, September 28, 2021
Part 1 of 2. Join Lauren and the Reading Bug on an amazing adventure to China. Once there, see the sights, discover a new friendship, witness the magic and mythology of the Monkey King, and try and stay out of trouble! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/China
Bonus · Tue, July 06, 2021
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
S7 E8 · Tue, June 29, 2021
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
S7 E7 · Mon, June 21, 2021
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
Bonus · Tue, June 15, 2021
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
S7 E6 · Tue, June 08, 2021
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
S7 E5 · Tue, June 01, 2021
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
Bonus · Tue, May 25, 2021
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
S7 E4 · Tue, May 18, 2021
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
S7 E3 · Tue, May 11, 2021
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
Bonus · Tue, May 04, 2021
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
S7 E2 · Tue, April 27, 2021
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
S7 E1 · Tue, April 20, 2021
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
Bonus · Tue, December 29, 2020
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
S6 E8 · Tue, December 15, 2020
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
S6 E7 · Tue, December 08, 2020
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
Bonus · Tue, December 01, 2020
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!
Bonus · Tue, November 24, 2020
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
S6 E6 · Tue, November 17, 2020
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
S6 E5 · Tue, November 10, 2020
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
Bonus · Tue, November 03, 2020
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
S6 E4 · Tue, October 27, 2020
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
S6 E3 · Tue, October 20, 2020
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
Bonus · Tue, October 13, 2020
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
S6 E2 · Tue, October 06, 2020
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
S6 E1 · Tue, September 29, 2020
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
Bonus · Tue, June 23, 2020
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
S5 E8 · Tue, June 16, 2020
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
S5 E7 · Tue, June 09, 2020
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
Bonus · Tue, June 02, 2020
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
S5 E6 · Tue, May 26, 2020
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
S5 E5 · Tue, May 19, 2020
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
Bonus · Tue, May 12, 2020
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
S5 E4 · Tue, May 05, 2020
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
S5 E3 · Tue, April 28, 2020
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
Bonus · Sun, April 26, 2020
Join us on our Facebook page at facebook.com/readingbug for a DINO-mite dinosaur adventure themed Sunday craft!
Bonus · Tue, April 21, 2020
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
Bonus · Sun, April 19, 2020
Join us on our Facebook page at facebook.com/readingbug for a garden adventure themed Sunday craft!
S5 E2 · Tue, April 14, 2020
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
S5 E1 · Tue, April 07, 2020
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
Bonus · Sun, April 05, 2020
Join us on our Facebook page at facebook.com/readingbug for an Ocean adventure themed Sunday craft!
Trailer · Tue, March 31, 2020
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
Bonus · Sun, March 29, 2020
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!
Bonus · Sun, March 22, 2020
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!
Bonus · Tue, March 17, 2020
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 .
Bonus · Tue, March 10, 2020
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.
Bonus · Tue, February 18, 2020
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.
Bonus · Tue, February 11, 2020
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
Bonus · Tue, January 28, 2020
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!).
Bonus · Wed, January 22, 2020
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.
Bonus · Tue, January 14, 2020
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.
Bonus · Tue, December 17, 2019
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
S4 E11 · Tue, December 10, 2019
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
S4 E10 · Tue, December 03, 2019
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
Bonus · Tue, November 26, 2019
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
S4 E9 · Tue, November 19, 2019
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
S4 E8 · Tue, November 12, 2019
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
S4 E7 · Tue, November 05, 2019
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
Bonus · Tue, October 29, 2019
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
S4 E6 · Tue, October 22, 2019
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
S4 E5 · Tue, October 15, 2019
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
Bonus · Tue, October 08, 2019
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
S4 E4 · Tue, October 01, 2019
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
S4 E3 · Tue, September 24, 2019
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
Bonus · Mon, September 23, 2019
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.
Bonus · Tue, September 17, 2019
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
S4 E2 · Tue, September 10, 2019
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
S4 E1 · Tue, September 03, 2019
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
Bonus · Tue, August 06, 2019
Author of the epic Last Kids on Earth series, Max Brallier, joins Lauren and the Reading Bug to talk books, zombies, adventure and more! Max is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than thirty books and games, and The Last Kids on Earth is heading to Netflix as an animated series this fall. Max writes stuff, reads stuff, plays too many videogames, watches too many movies, and eats too many nachos.
Bonus · Tue, July 30, 2019
Science expert and author of more than 40 titles for kids and grown-ups, Jack Challoner, joins Lauren and the Reading Bug to discuss his newest science project book, STEM Lab. Other science project titles by Jack include Maker Lab: Outdoors: 25 Super Cool Projects, and Maker Lab: 28 Super Cool Projects, and are a huge hit with staff and customers at The Reading Bug Bookstore. Learn about how Jack became an author and hear about some of his very favorite projects! Find a list of all Jack Challoner's books at thereadingbug.com/authors.
Bonus · Tue, July 02, 2019
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. When The Great Bug-ini's magic tricks go awry, Lauren and the Reading Bug are visited by two new friends... from the magical land of New Alchemy! Join to help them get back home and save their school from an evil witch. But getting back may not be as easy as hopping into the book bag this time! We may need the help of a great and powerful magician. Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/magic
S3 E10 · Tue, June 25, 2019
Part 2 of 2. Lauren and the Reading Bug, and their new magical friends, Easton and the Spelling Bee, are seeking help from the world's greatest magician, Harry Houdini! But can he help them return to New Alchemy in time to save the day? Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/magic
S3 E9 · Tue, June 18, 2019
Part 1 of 2. When The Great Bug-ini's magic tricks go awry, Lauren and the Reading Bug are visited by two new friends... from the magical land of New Alchemy! Join to help them get back home and save their school from an evil witch. But getting back may not be as easy as hopping into the book bag this time! We may need the help of a great and powerful magician. Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/magic
Bonus · Tue, June 11, 2019
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. We're on an epic trip to Antarctica with Lauren and the Reading Bug, to work alongside Dr. Miller - a marine biologist living at the McMurdo station. Join us as we search for lost penguins, and travel through the desolate, snow-covered land! But don't stay outside too long. It's really, really c-c-cold at the South Pole. Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/antarctic
S3 E8 · Tue, June 04, 2019
Part 2 of 2. Continue the epic trip to Antarctica with Lauren and the Reading Bug, and work alongside Dr. Miller to rescue the young penguins from an Antarctic storm! But don't stay outside too long. It's really, really c-c-cold at the South Pole. Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/antarctic
S3 E7 · Tue, May 28, 2019
Part 1 of 2. The Reading Bug's magic book bag is full of books about penguins and the South Pole, but when an unexpected visitor arrives, will she get to take the adventure she was planning? A spectacular journey awaits - and a trip to the remote McMurdo station may be our next stop! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/antarctic
Bonus · Tue, May 21, 2019
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. Lauren and the Reading Bug are off on another exciting adventure - this time, in search of the mysterious and elusive Loch Ness Monster, Nessie! But finding a sea creature that has been hidden in the Scottish highlands for hundreds of years is no easy task. But does she want to be found? Join Lauren and the Reading Bug as they meet new friends and show Nessie the true meaning of friendship. Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/lochness
S3 E6 · Tue, May 14, 2019
Part 2 of 2. Could that really be Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster?! We've been searching through the Scottish Highlands for the mysterious and elusive beast, and we may have found her. But does she want to be found? Join Lauren and the Reading Bug as they show Nessie the true meaning of friendship. Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/lochness
S3 E5 · Tue, May 07, 2019
Part 1 of 2. Lauren and the Reading Bug are off on another exciting adventure - this time, in search of the mysterious and elusive Loch Ness Monster, Nessie! But finding a sea creature that has been hidden in the Scottish highlands for hundreds of years is no easy task. Join the adventure as we meet some rowdy highland cattle, learn a Scottish dance and make new friends. Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/lochness
Bonus · Tue, April 30, 2019
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. Join Lauren and the Reading Bug for a turbulent trip back in time, trying to get a glimpse of the Wright brothers (and sister!) on their first manned airplane flight! Experience triumphs and failures - and the hard work of getting things right (or... Wright!). Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/airplane
S3 E4 · Tue, April 23, 2019
Part 2 of 2. The trip back in time to see the Wright's first flight continues to be a turbulent one! Inventing a manned airplane isn't an easy task and neither, it seems is finding the Wright brother's (and sister) on the fateful day of their first flight into the history books. Experience triumphs and failures - and the hard work of getting things right (or... Wright!). Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/airplane
S3 E3 · Tue, April 16, 2019
Part 1 of 2. Join Lauren and the Reading Bug as they journey back in time to a special date - to experience the Wright brothers' very first flight! Experience their bumpy ride to success through a series of triumphs and failures - and meet the Wright sister, Katherine, too! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/airplane
Bonus · Tue, April 09, 2019
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. 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 .
Bonus · Sat, April 06, 2019
Kenneth and Sarah Jane Wright visit with Lauren and the Reading Bug to discuss their beautiful and creative Lola Dutch books - the latest is Lola Dutch, When I Grow Up. Sarah Jane Wright opened an online shop in 2008 that has since grown into a worldwide business with art prints, fabrics, wallpaper, puppets, and illustrated children’s books. Kenneth is a full-time educator and history teacher. They have 4 children and write and illustrate beautiful picture books together. Find a list of all their books at thereadingbug.com/authors.
S3 E2 · Tue, April 02, 2019
Part 2 of 2. The trip to the enchanted fairy kingdom of Tír na nÓg is even more treacherous than we expected - and our ne leprechaun friend's tricky magic isn't helping matters! 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. Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/Irish .
S3 E1 · Tue, March 26, 2019
Part 1 of 2. 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 .
Bonus · Tue, March 12, 2019
Author & illustrator, Jennifer L. Holm, stops by The Reading Bug bookstore for a chat with Lauren and the Reading Bug. Jennifer is the bestselling author & illustrator of the graphic novel series Babymouse and Squish, which she collaborates on with her brother Matthew Holm. She is also a New York Times bestselling children's author and the recipient of three Newbery Honors for her novels Our Only May Amelia, Penny from Heaven, and Turtle in Paradise. Oh! And did we mention, she's one of the first authors to ever visit our bookstore?! Find a list of all Jenni's books at thereadingbug.com/authors.
Bonus · Tue, February 12, 2019
Author, Daniel José Older, joins Lauren and the Reading Bug at The Reading Bug bookstore to discuss his epic new series Dactyl Hill Squad! Daniel José Older is also the New York Times bestselling author of Salsa Nocturna, the Bone Street Rumba urban fantasy series from Penguin’s Roc Books and the Young Adult novel Shadowshaper (Scholastic, 2015), which won the International Latino Book Award. Learn about Daniel's writing process with us - and, importantly, find out which is his favorite dinosaur! Find a list of all Daniel's books at thereadingbug.com/authors.
Bonus · Tue, February 05, 2019
Author, Mac Barnett, snuck into The Reading Bug bookstore for a visit with Lauren and the Reading Bug to chat about his hilarious new series, Mac B, Kid Spy! Mac is a New York Times- bestselling author whose books have sold more than one million copies! His award-winning picture books include two Caldecott-Honor-winning collaborations with Jon Klassen: Sam & Dave Dig a Hole and Extra Yarn , and Leo: A Ghost Story, illustrated by Christian Robinson, and The Skunk , illustrated by Patrick McDonnell, which were named two of the Ten Best Illustrated Books of 2015 by The New York Times . Mac's novels include the Brixton Brothers mysteries and The Terrible Two series. Hear from Mac in this hilarious interview and learn about his childhood adventures - as a SPY! Author Visits are suitable for all ages, but may appeal most to children with an interest in art or writing, or to families or anyone interested in hearing from great children's authors and discovering new titles to read together. Find a list of Mac's great books at thereadingbug.com/authors.
Bonus · Tue, December 18, 2018
Parts 1, 2 & 3 combined into a full story. Our last story of season 2 begins with a legendary trip to the magical kingdom of Camelot! Hop into the Reading Bug's book bag for a trip back in time to become part of the Camelot legend, with King Arthur, Queen Guinevere, the Knights of the Round Table and much, much more. But beware, dangerous trolls and serpents lurk around every corner. Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/royal .
S2 E12 · Tue, December 11, 2018
Part 3 of 3. King Arthur and Queen Guinevere are searching the kingdom for a prince and they need help from their newly-knighted Round Table Knights, us! Who will win the contest and help the King and Queen break Camelot's curse? Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/royal .
S2 E11 · Tue, December 04, 2018
Part 2 of 3. With the Trowbridge Troll defeated, it's time to continue on to the kingdom of Camelot to find King Arthur, Queen Guinevere and the Knights of the Round Table. But, hark, there's a strange magic here. Could the kingdom be... cursed? Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/royal .
S2 E10 · Tue, November 27, 2018
Part 1 of 3. Our last story of season 2 begins with a legendary trip to the magical kingdom of Camelot! Hop into the Reading Bug's book bag for a trip back in time to become part of the Camelot legend, with King Arthur, Queen Guinevere, the Knights of the Round Table and much, much more. But beware, dangerous trolls and serpents lurk around every corner. Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/royal .
Bonus · Tue, November 13, 2018
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. The Reading Bug has been working on a special talent and we're off to visit P.T. Barnum's Greatest Show on Earth to see other talented performers - acrobats, elephants, daredevils and more! But things get exciting when someone develops a case of stage fright. The show must go on, but how can it when the star performer won't perform? Join Lauren and the Reading Bug on this high flying adventure and maybe you'll find yourself performing in the circus, too! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/circus .
S2 E9 · Tue, November 06, 2018
Part 2 of 2. The Reading Bug has been working on a special talent and we're off to visit P.T. Barnum's Greatest Show on Earth to see other talented performers - acrobats, elephants, daredevils and more! But things get exciting when someone develops a case of stage fright. The show must go on, but how can it when the star performer won't perform? Join Lauren and the Reading Bug on this high flying adventure and maybe you'll find yourself performing in the circus, too! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/circus .
S2 E8 · Tue, October 30, 2018
Part 1 of 2. The Reading Bug has been working on a special talent and we're off to visit P.T. Barnum's Greatest Show on Earth to see other talented performers - acrobats, elephants, daredevils and more! But things get exciting when someone develops a case of stage fright. The show must go on, but how can it when the star performer won't perform? Join Lauren and the Reading Bug on this high flying adventure and maybe you'll find yourself performing in the circus, too! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/circus .
Bonus · Tue, October 23, 2018
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. Join Lauren and the Reading Bug as the magic bookbag zips us back to feudal Japan for an incredible adventure! Practice the ways of the ninja warrior and use your new skills to evade a scary Samurai army and rescue a new friend. Learn about - and create - your own haiku, and be sure to bring your crayons and paper to draw beautiful illustrations. Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/ninja .
S2 E7 · Tue, October 16, 2018
Part 2 of 2. Join Lauren and the Reading Bug as the magic bookbag zips us back to feudal Japan for an incredible, action-packed adventure! Use your new ninja skills to evade a scary Samurai army and rescue a new friend. And be sure to bring your crayons and paper to draw beautiful illustrations. Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/ninja .
S2 E6 · Tue, October 09, 2018
Part 1 of 2. Join Lauren and the Reading Bug as the magic bookbag zips us back to feudal Japan for an incredible adventure! Practice the ways of the ninja warrior and use your new skills to evade a scary Samurai army and rescue a new friend. Learn about - and create - your own haiku, and be sure to bring your crayons and paper to draw beautiful illustrations. Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/ninja .
S2 E5 · Tue, October 02, 2018
Join Lauren and the Reading Bug and many of our season 1 characters for a special live episode, performed from The Reading Bug children's bookstore in San Carlos, CA. In this all-new adventure, there's been a mix-up and we've got to hop inside the magic book bag to help set things right. Who knows what we might see on this wacky adventure Pirates? Aliens? Cowboys? Yes! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/live2018 .
Bonus · Tue, September 25, 2018
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. We're headed back to Africa to visit the Gombe National Park and walk in the footsteps of famed paleontologist, Jane Goodall. And this time we're on a very special mission. A baby chimp has disappeared and Lauren, the Reading Bug and you need to help find her! Hop into the Reading Bug's magic book bag for another magical adventure! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/chimpanzee .
S2 E4 · Tue, September 18, 2018
Part 2 of 2. We're back in Africa's Gombe National Park, walking in the footsteps of famed paleontologist, Jane Goodall. We're on a very special mission. A baby chimp has disappeared and Lauren, the Reading Bug and you need to help find her! Hop into the Reading Bug's magic book bag for another magical adventure! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/chimpanzee .
S2 E3 · Tue, September 11, 2018
Part 1 of 2. We're headed back to Africa to visit the Gombe National Park and walk in the footsteps of famed paleontologist, Jane Goodall. And this time we're on a very special mission. A baby chimp has disappeared and Lauren, the Reading Bug and you need to help find her! Hop into the Reading Bug's magic book bag for another magical adventure! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/chimpanzee .
Bonus · Tue, September 04, 2018
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. Join Lauren and the Reading Bug - and new friends - as we travel back in time, millions of years, to a time when dinosaurs roared and pteranodons soared! Who knows what we'll see on the adventure - maybe a triceratops, or parasaurolophus? Or maybe a mighty T-Rex (yikes!)? Hop into the Reading Bug's magic book bag with us and find out! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/dinosaur .
S2 E2 · Tue, August 28, 2018
Part 2 of 2. We're back in the Mesozoic Era, where there's beauty - and danger - around every corner! Join Lauren and the Reading Bug and help rescue our new dino friend, Albert. Who knows what else we'll see on the adventure - maybe a triceratops, or parasaurolophus? Or maybe a mighty T-Rex (yikes!)? Hop into the Reading Bug's magic book bag with us and find out! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/dinosaur .
S2 E1 · Tue, August 21, 2018
Part 1 of 2. Season 2 Premier! Join Lauren and the Reading Bug on an all-new adventure to a time when dinosaurs roared and pteranodons soared! Will you see a triceratops, or parasaurolophus? Or maybe a mighty T-Rex? Hop into the Reading Bug's magic book bag with us and find out! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/dinosaur .
Bonus · Tue, July 10, 2018
This author visit with Tim Myers has it all - storytime, music, singing, an interview - and that's because Tim does it all. He's a writer, songwriter, storyteller, and university senior lecturer in English, and in this episode, Lauren and the Reading Bug get to hear Tim tell a story, sing an original song, and answer all sorts of questions about his work!
Bonus · Tue, June 19, 2018
Science Expert, Jack Challoner joins Lauren and the Reading Bug to talk about his books, Maker Lab Outdoors and Maker Lab: 28 Super Cool Projects . As an extra bonus, you can join in the science fun and help the Reading Bug with two great projects, straight from the pages of Jack's books! Don't miss out on this super cool author visit.
Bonus · Tue, June 05, 2018
Dude! Author, Aaron Reynolds, and Author/Illustrator, Dan Santat, stopped by for a visit with Lauren and the Reading Bug to chat about their new book... Dude! Dan Santat is a Caldecott Medal–winning author and illustrator for The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend and other great works including After the Fall , Drawn Together , and many many more. Aaron Reynolds is an NY Times bestselling author of more than 30 highly acclaimed books for kids, including Here Comes Destructosaurus! , Carnivores , and the Caldecott Honor–winning book Creepy Carrots! Hear from Dan and Aaron about their careers, their books and their partnership in this wildly funny interview - and learn about great books, available at thereadingbug.com/authors. Author Visits are suitable for all ages, but may appeal most to children with an interest in art or writing, or to families or anyone interested in hearing from great children's authors and discovering new titles to read together.
Bonus · Tue, May 22, 2018
Judy Schachner, author and illustrator of the Skippyjon Jones books, joins Lauren and The Reading Bug at our bookstore to talk about her newest book, Sarabella's Thinking Cap. Hear from Judy about her career, her inspirations and her writing process in this fun, funny and informational interview - and learn about some great books, available at thereadingbug.com/authors. Author Visits are suitable for all ages, but may appeal most to children with an interest in art or writing, or to families or anyone interested in hearing from great children's authors and discovering new titles to read together.
Bonus · Fri, April 20, 2018
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. Join Lauren and the Reading Bug on a new adventure with some of the nastiest, rowdiest, smelliest, song-and-dance-iest pirates to sail the seven seas! Hop into the Reading Bug's magic book bag to help save a young girl captured by Captain Blackbeard and his motley crew. You'll need to be brave, cunning, and ready for action to trick Blackbeard and get everyone to safety. Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/pirate .
S1 E12 · Tue, April 17, 2018
Part 2 of 2. Join Lauren and the Reading Bug on a new adventure with some of the nastiest, rowdiest, smelliest, song-and-dance-iest pirates to sail the seven seas! Hop into the Reading Bug's magic book bag to help save a young girl captured by Captain Blackbeard and his motley crew. You'll need to be brave, cunning, and ready for action to trick Blackbeard and get everyone to safety. Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/pirate .
S1 E11 · Tue, April 10, 2018
Part 1 of 2. Join Lauren and the Reading Bug on a new adventure with some of the nastiest, rowdiest, smelliest, song-and-dance-iest pirates to sail the seven seas! Hop into the Reading Bug's magic book bag to help save a young girl captured by Captain Blackbeard and his motley crew. You'll need to be brave, cunning, and ready for action to trick Blackbeard and get everyone to safety. Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/pirate .
Bonus · Fri, April 06, 2018
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. This adventure is going to be wild! Hop into the Reading Bug's magic book bag and join our incredible picture safari. We're headed to the continent of Africa to observe - and illustrate - the incredible wildlife there. The weather's great and there are so many animals for us to color, but watch out, danger lurks in the high grass and our good luck could change in a flash! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/safari .
S1 E10 · Tue, April 03, 2018
Part 2 of 2. This adventure is going to be wild! Hop into the Reading Bug's magic book bag and re-join our incredible picture safari. We're headed to the continent of Africa to observe - and illustrate - the incredible wildlife there. The weather's great and there are so many animals for us to color, but watch out - our good luck could change in a flash! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/safari .
S1 E9 · Tue, March 27, 2018
Part 1 of 2. This adventure is going to be wild! Hop into the Reading Bug's magic book bag and join our incredible picture safari. With the help of your imaginations, we're headed to the continent of Africa to observe - and illustrate - the incredible wildlife there. But watch out! We don't want to run into any lions...or worse! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/safari .
Bonus · Fri, March 23, 2018
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. Join Lauren and the Reading Bug for an Adventure that's out of this world! The Reading Bug has a new - green - friend who needs to get back home, and you can help! Just jump in the magic book bag, use your imaginations and BLAST OFF! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/space .
S1 E8 · Tue, March 20, 2018
Part 2 of 2. Join Lauren and the Reading Bug for an Adventure that's out of this world! The Reading Bug has a new - green - friend who needs to get back home, and you can help! Just jump in the magic book bag, use your imaginations and BLAST OFF! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/space .
S1 E7 · Tue, March 13, 2018
Part 1 of 2. Join Lauren and the Reading Bug for an Adventure that's out of this world! The Reading Bug has a new - green - friend who needs to get back home, and you can help! Just jump in the magic book bag, use your imaginations and BLAST OFF! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/space .
Bonus · Fri, March 09, 2018
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. Join Lauren, the Reading Bug and many new friends to explore the ocean depths. The Reading Bug's magic book bag has taken us all the way to Hawaii for an underwater adventure. Keep your eyes and ears open, dolphins in these parts have been know to communicate with humans using clicks, chirps and... raps?! There's excitement, adventure (and a little bit of danger) around every turn! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/ocean .
S1 E6 · Tue, March 06, 2018
Part 2 of 2. Join Lauren, the Reading Bug and many new friends to explore the ocean depths. The Reading Bug's magic book bag has taken us all the way to Hawaii for this underwater adventure, and our new, playful, dolphin friends - Danny, Denny, Donny and Dora - are here to help! There's excitement, adventure (and a little bit of danger) around every turn! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/ocean .
S1 E5 · Tue, February 27, 2018
Part 1 of 2. Join Lauren, the Reading Bug and many new friends to explore the ocean depths. The Reading Bug's magic book bag will take us all the way to Hawaii for this underwater adventure, and after putting on wetsuits, fins and helmets, we'll slip below the ocean's surface and explore the beautiful ocean life in and around the island's coral reef. Keep your eyes - and your imaginations - open, there's excitement, adventure (and a little bit of danger) around every turn! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/ocean .
Bonus · Fri, February 23, 2018
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. Travel back in time more than 150 years to America's Wild West. Just hop into the Reading Bug's book bag and we're off to meet Cookie, Billy and others, and share this wild adventure with them. Hope you're ready for action, because you might find yourself riding for the Pony Express! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/wildwest .
S1 E4 · Tue, February 20, 2018
Part 2 of 2. Travel back in time more than 150 years to America's Wild West. Just hop into the Reading Bug's book bag and we're off to meet Cookie, Billy and others, and share this wild adventure with them. Hope you're ready for action, because you might find yourself riding for the Pony Express! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/wildwest .
S1 E3 · Tue, February 13, 2018
Part 1 of 2. Travel back in time more than 150 years to America's Wild West. Just hop into the Reading Bug's book bag and we're off to meet Cookie, Billy and others, and share this wild adventure with them. Hope you're ready for action, because you might find yourself riding for the Pony Express! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/wildwest .
Bonus · Sat, February 10, 2018
Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. 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 .
S1 E2 · Tue, February 06, 2018
Part 2 of 2. 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 .
S1 E1 · Tue, February 06, 2018
Part 1 of 2. 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 .
Trailer · Sat, January 20, 2018
Learn about what's in store in Season 1 of Reading Bug Adventures - officially launching on Feb. 6, 2018! Meet Lauren and the Reading Bug and listen to clips from some of our upcoming adventures. Reading Bug Adventures is a story podcast for kids, created, written, and produced by The Reading Bug, our independent, family-owned children's bookstore in Northern California. Learn more at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures
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