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

Lauren's Little Bedtime Stories | Original Music

In this laugh-filled prehistoric bedtime adventure, meet Tiko, a brave, dog-sized Psittacosaurus who finds himself face-to-face with Thunderfeet, the grumpiest (and biggest!) T-Rex in the valley. Everyone believes Thunderfeet is a terrifying menace… until Tiko discovers the truth: the giant dinosaur isn’t mean — he’s just exhausted.

To save himself (and maybe the whole herd!), Tiko must use his quick thinking — and a very special dinosaur lullaby — to calm the sleepy giant before he becomes a midnight snack. Full of gentle suspense, silly surprises, and dino-sized heart, this bedtime story teaches bravery, empathy, and how even the biggest, loudest creatures sometimes just need a good night’s sleep.

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A Reading Bug Adventure

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

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

This is an encore episode or a Reading Bug favorite. Part 2 of 2. What are you thankful for? Lauren and the Reading Bug are thankful for a reunion with their good friend Spelling Bee! Join them as they travel back in time to celebrate Thanksgiving with a village of Pilgrims and the native people living nearby. When the magic book bag goes astray, we'll get an adventure we didn't expect - and an opportunity to celebrate our differences! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at ⁠www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/thanksgiving

This is an encore episode or a Reading Bug favorite. Part 1 of 2. What are you thankful for? Lauren and the Reading Bug are thankful for an all-new adventure and for a reunion with their good friend Spelling Bee! Join them as they travel back in time to celebrate Thanksgiving with a village of Pilgrims and the native people living nearby. When the magic book bag goes astray, we'll get an adventure we didn't expect - and an opportunity to celebrate our differences! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at ⁠www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/thanksgiving

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

An encore of one of our favorite episodes in time for Halloween and Día de los Muertos. Join Lauren and the Reading Bug as they follow the path of the great monarch migration into Mexico to learn all about monarch butterflies and to celebrate the Mexican holiday of Día de los Muertos. Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at ⁠www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/butterfly

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

Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. Join Lauren, and the Reading Bug in a Fairy Tale adventure! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at ⁠⁠www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/fairytale