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
Dec 29, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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
Dec 15, 2020•40 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast 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
Dec 08, 2020•45 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast 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!
Dec 01, 2020•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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
Nov 24, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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
Nov 17, 2020•46 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast 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
Nov 10, 2020•45 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast 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
Nov 03, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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
Oct 27, 2020•38 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast 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
Oct 20, 2020•37 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast 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
Oct 13, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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
Oct 06, 2020•45 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast 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
Sep 29, 2020•55 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast 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/...
Jun 23, 2020•2 hr 33 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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
Jun 16, 2020•57 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast 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
Jun 09, 2020•48 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast 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
Jun 02, 2020•2 hr 35 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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
May 26, 2020•55 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast 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
May 19, 2020•51 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast 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
May 12, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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
May 05, 2020•47 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast 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
Apr 28, 2020•51 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast Join us on our Facebook page at facebook.com/readingbug for a DINO-mite dinosaur adventure themed Sunday craft!
Apr 26, 2020•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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
Apr 21, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join us on our Facebook page at facebook.com/readingbug for a garden adventure themed Sunday craft!
Apr 19, 2020•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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
Apr 14, 2020•44 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast 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
Apr 07, 2020•46 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Join us on our Facebook page at facebook.com/readingbug for an Ocean adventure themed Sunday craft!
Apr 05, 2020•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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
Mar 31, 2020•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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!
Mar 29, 2020•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast