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

Fact Fly: Why Do We Sneeze?

The Fact Fly's One Big Question Why does the human face suddenly explode with air at highway speeds whenever it feels like it? Join Lauren and the Fact Fly as they uncover the truth about today's One Big Question: Why Do We Sneeze? From the sticky cilia of the nose tunnel to the brain’s mysterious "sneeze center," this episode dives into the 100-mile-per-hour science behind our body's fastest protective reflexes. Discover why looking at the sun makes some people "glitch," why a dog’s sneeze is actually a friendly secret handshake, and the truth behind the myth of the "stopping heart." It’s a high-speed adventure perfect for curious kids and anyone ready to learn why our bodies say, "Get outta here, dust!"

Story Snack: Inside the Immune System

Book Worm’s Story Snacks | A Microscopic Adventure What really happens inside your body when you get a cut? In this action-packed Story Snack, Book Worm and Reader shrink down to a microscopic size and travel inside a human body to explore the immune system from the inside out. What starts as a curious learning adventure quickly turns into a full-blown biological emergency when invading germs build a slimy “germ fort” near a fresh cut — and healing is on the line. Join a brave squad of white blood cells, meet the enthusiastic helper cell Tiny T, ride rushing plasma rivers, swing antibody lassos, and help deliver vital platelet repair patches as the immune system springs into action. Together, you’ll discover how the body detects danger, fights infection, and heals itself — all through teamwork, courage, and a little imagination.

Bedtime Stories: The Hill By the Sea

Lauren's Little Bedtime Stories | Original Music Join Lauren for a magical bedtime adventure in The Hill By the Sea, where Finn the gentle shepherd sets out to rescue his wandering sheep from mysterious fairy mischief. Guided by an enchanting folk song and a shimmering path of clues, Finn follows his flock toward a legendary hidden kingdom said to lie beneath an ancient hill by the ocean. Along the way, he encounters misbehaving goats, dancing lights, tricky illusions, and a fairy riddle or two — all while staying brave, clever, and kind. This cozy, music-filled story weaves together Irish folklore, fairies, shepherding, courage, and a journey home, creating the perfect calming-but-exciting bedtime tale for curious kids and dreamers of all ages.

Adventure Encore: An Inner Space Adventure

A Reading Bug Adventure with Original Songs An Adventure Encore episode. Full Story - Parts 1 & 2 combined. Get ready for an unforgettable journey through the human body with Lauren, the Reading Bug, and the Spelling Bee! In this thrilling and educational adventure, our brave explorers shrink down to explore the amazing systems that keep our bodies alive and thriving. With help from astronaut Elara and a new friend named Hugo, listeners will dive deep into anatomy and learn about the five senses, the circulatory system, the brain, and more – all from the inside out! Perfect for curious kids, young scientists, and future doctors, this episode is packed with fun facts, silly puns, and interactive moments that inspire learning and imagination. It’s a whole-body experience! 🎧 Great for fans of science, space, and adventure! 🧠 Topics: human anatomy, body systems, senses, biology for kids 📚 Discover more books from the adventure at ⁠⁠www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/innerspace⁠

Bedtime Stories: The Midnight Garden Mystery

Lauren's Little Bedtime Stories In this whimsical bedtime adventure, young listeners join Farmer Willow as she uncovers a magical secret hidden in her moonlit garden. After discovering her vegetables mysteriously move during the night, she stays up to investigate—only to find that her cabbages, carrots, pumpkins, and beans come alive after dark! What begins as a strange mystery becomes a hilarious nighttime meeting with a garden full of chatty veggies who stretch, wiggle, roll, and dance beneath the stars. Together, Farmer Willow and her enchanted plants find a way to keep the fun and restore the morning order. Filled with gentle humor, talking vegetables, quiet magic, and cozy nighttime atmosphere, “The Midnight Garden Mystery” is a soothing and imaginative story perfect for bedtime listeners who love surprises, laughter, and a little moonlit mischief.