Reading Bug Adventures - Original Stories with Music for Kids

Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. Join Lauren and the Reading Bug as they travel back in time to visit Boston Harbor and the Boston Light lighthouse that shines out over the ocean to protect the ships. But, when a dangerous storm rolls in, you'll need to be ready to assist the lighthouse keeper and his family! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/lighthouse

After a daring rescue saved us all from the cliffs around the Boston Light lighthouse, we now have a mystery to solve! Who has taken the oil that powers the lighthouse beacon? Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/lighthouse

Join Lauren and the Reading Bug as they travel back in time to visit Boston Harbor and the Boston Light lighthouse that shines out over the ocean to protect the ships. But, when a dangerous storm rolls in, you'll need to be ready to assist the lighthouse keeper and his family! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/lighthouse

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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! 

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

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

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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. 

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.

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.

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