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.

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.

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.&nbsp;

Bonus: Author Visit: Kevin Henkes

Let’s fly! ✨

The Reading Bug Podcast is a collection of original audio stories for kids — featuring immersive adventures, cozy bedtime stories, bite-sized story snacks, and curious science questions — all brought to life with original music, original characters and vivid storytelling.

Listeners can:

Travel anywhere imagination can take them in Reading Bug Adventures — cinematic, two-part story journeys filled with characters, music, and audience participation

Wind down with Lauren’s Little Bedtime Stories, calming tales and gentle songs perfect for bedtime and quiet moments

Enjoy Story Snacks with The Book Worm - short, immersive stories designed for quick listening and big imagination

Explore the world through Fact Fly’s One Big Question, where curious “why?” questions lead to fun, kid-friendly science discoveries



Every episode is created, written, and produced by The Reading Bug, an award-winning, family-owned, independent children’s bookstore, with the goal of helping kids fall in love with stories, music, and learning.

Perfect for car rides, quiet time, and bedtime.
Learn more at readingbugadventures.com.

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Let’s fly! ✨ The Reading Bug Podcast is a collection of original audio stories for kids — featuring immersive adventures, cozy bedtime stories, bite-sized story snacks, and curious science questions — all brought to life with original music, original characters and vivid storytelling. Listeners can: Travel anywhere imagination can take them in Reading Bug Adventures — cinematic, two-part story journeys filled with characters, music, and audience participation Wind down with Lauren’s Little Bedtime Stories, calming tales and gentle songs perfect for bedtime and quiet moments Enjoy Story Snacks with The Book Worm - short, immersive stories designed for quick listening and big imagination Explore the world through Fact Fly’s One Big Question, where curious “why?” questions lead to fun, kid-friendly science discoveries Every episode is created, written, and produced by The Reading Bug, an award-winning, family-owned, independent children’s bookstore, with the goal of helping kids fall in love with stories, music, and learning. Perfect for car rides, quiet time, and bedtime. Learn more at readingbugadventures.com.

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