Episodes

  • Fact Fly: Why Are Ants So Strong?

    Fact Fly: Why Are Ants So Strong?
    Dec 18 2025
    The Fact Fly's One Big Question. Ants are tiny… so how are they SO strong? Join Lauren and the Fact Fly and shrink down into the ant world to explore the science of exoskeletons, muscles, physics, and teamwork that let ants lift 20–50 times their body weight. A fun, fact-packed STEM adventure perfect for curious kids and budding biologists!
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    17 mins
  • Story Snack: Wiggles in the Worm Tunnel

    Story Snack: Wiggles in the Worm Tunnel
    Dec 17 2025
    A Book Worm Story Snack. Join the Book Worm and wiggle into the secret world beneath the garden! In this action-packed underground adventure, we discover how worms keep soil healthy, why compost and tunnels matter, and how tiny creatures help an entire garden ecosystem thrive. When a patch of soil becomes too packed for plants to grow, we'll need to wiggle, squirm, and teamwork our way through the dirt to loosen the earth, help the worms, and save the garden’s roots just in time. Perfect for curious kids who love gardening, bugs, soil science, nature facts, ecosystems, and STEM-powered storytelling, this Story Snack is full of sensory fun, teamwork, humor, and hands-on learning. Get ready to dig in — literally!
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    16 mins
  • Bedtime Stories: The Little River That Learned to Slow

    Bedtime Stories: The Little River That Learned to Slow
    Dec 16 2025
    In this soothing and gently funny bedtime adventure, kids meet Rill, a tiny river who loves to rush, splash, and zoom faster than anyone else in the valley — until one day he gets himself hilariously stuck between two boulders. With help from wise Grandmother Willow and a few forest friends (including a frog in a lily-pad hat!), Rill discovers the magic of slowing down, noticing the world around him, and finding calm inside himself. Featuring peaceful nature sounds, warm storytelling, and a sweet lesson about mindfulness and self-regulation, “The Little River That Learned to Slow” is perfect for helping little listeners relax, breathe, and drift peacefully toward sleep.
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    16 mins
  • Adventure Encore: A Garden Adventure

    Adventure Encore: A Garden Adventure
    Dec 15 2025
    An Adventure Encore episode. Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. 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! 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.
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    52 mins
  • Fact Fly: Why is the Sky Blue?

    Fact Fly: Why is the Sky Blue?
    Dec 11 2025
    Why is the sky bright blue during the day — and orange, pink, or purple at sunset? Join Lauren and the always-curious Fact Fly as they explore the science of sunlight, color, and Rayleigh scattering in this fun, kid-friendly STEM adventure. With humor, vivid imagery, and easy explanations, listeners discover how light interacts with Earth’s atmosphere, why blue gets scattered most, and what makes sunsets so colorful. Perfect for curious kids, young scientists, and anyone who has ever looked up and wondered “why?”
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    16 mins
  • Story Snack: The Loch Ness Mess

    Story Snack: The Loch Ness Mess
    Dec 10 2025
    Dive into a splashy adventure in Scotland’s legendary Loch Ness! In this Story Snack, travel along with the Book Worm all the way to Scotland's famous Loch Ness. Discover the wildlife that makes its home there, the, darting minnows, shimmering kelp forests, and maybe even… a shadow that looks suspiciously like a certain famous monster. When an otter gets tangled in human fishing line, the adventure becomes a rescue mission. With laughs, science facts, teamwork, and just a hint of mystery, this episode brings the magic of Loch Ness right to your ears. Perfect for curious kids who love animals, myths, wetland ecosystems, adventure stories, and environmental science!
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    20 mins
  • Bedtime Stories: The Garden of Midnight Sprouts

    Bedtime Stories: The Garden of Midnight Sprouts
    Dec 9 2025
    A Lauren's Little Bedtime Story. In this soothing and magical bedtime adventure, Lauren takes listeners into the wondrous Garden of Midnight Sprouts, a hidden patch of earth that only comes alive after dark. When a young farmer discovers glowing plants that bloom at midnight—and tiny creatures who depend on them—she must find the courage, patience, and heart to protect the garden’s magic. Filled with gentle humor, whimsical surprises, and a warm lesson about slowing down to notice the world around us, this cozy tale invites children to relax, imagine, and drift peacefully into sleep. Perfect for fans of calming nighttime stories, nature-themed adventures, and magical gardens.
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    15 mins
  • Adventure Encore: A Garden Adventure, Part 2

    Adventure Encore: A Garden Adventure, Part 2
    Dec 8 2025
    An Adventure Encore episode. Part 2 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! 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.
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    31 mins