Story Snack: The Great Dino-Sneeze

Story Snack: The Great Dino-Sneeze

Author: The Reading Bug March 19, 2026 Duration: 20:42
Book Worm’s Story Snacks | The Great Dino-Sneeze Can a single sneeze save an entire herd of dinosaurs from a T-Rex? Join the Book Worm in this prehistoric story snack and gear up with tropical vests and explorer boots to travel 75 million years back to the humid jungles of the Cretaceous period. What starts as a leafy lunch quickly turns into a “sticky” emergency when a massive, duck-billed Parasaurolophus named Barnaby gets his musical head-crest plugged with thick tree sap—leaving him unable to call his herd to safety before the sun goes down and the predators arrive. Join the high-speed dragonfly Dash, scale Barnaby’s 30-foot leathery neck, and help the Reader perform a high-energy Mega-Tickle to trigger a record-breaking blast of air. Together, you’ll discover how extra Oxygen made prehistoric bugs super-sized, the science of Resonance in musical crests, and how a little bit of silly teamwork can protect a whole dinosaur family—all through courage, logic, and a giant ACHOO!

Ever feel like you need a little magic to wind down the day or spark an afternoon of creative play? The Reading Bug Podcast-Original Adventures, Bedtime Stories and Music for Kids offers just that-a carefully crafted audio world where young listeners can settle in for a cozy tale or embark on a thrilling journey. Created by The Reading Bug, each episode is built from the ground up with original characters and scores, making every story feel uniquely alive. You'll find a wonderful mix here: immersive, cinematic adventures that unfold in two-part episodes, perfect for longer play sessions, alongside gentle bedtime narratives designed to soothe. There are also quick, delightful "story snacks" for shorter attention spans and curious segments that playfully explore science questions. The entire podcast feels like a lovingly produced audio storybook, using vivid storytelling and music to build worlds that kids can truly get lost in. It’s a place for families to share quiet moments or for independent young imaginations to take flight, all through the power of sound and story. Whether it's time for an adventure or for rest, this collection provides a trusted, engaging resource.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

The Reading Bug Podcast - Original Adventures, Bedtime Stories and Music for Kids
Podcast Episodes
Bedtime Stories: Mallow and the Quiet Side of Wonderland [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:07
Lauren's Little Bedtime Stories In the wonderfully topsy-turvy heart of the Tulgey Wood, a tiny neon-pink Mome Rath named Mallow has one very unusual wish — not to point the way for anyone, but simply to sit still. When…
NEW! A Wonderland Adventure, Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:48
A Reading Bug Adventure with Original Songs Part 1 of 2. Follow the White Rabbit down the hole as Lauren and the Reading Bug tumble into the magic book bag for a journey to the curious, nonsensical world of Wonderland! I…
Fact Fly: Where Does Trash Actually Go? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:41
What really happens when the garbage truck drives away and your trash disappears? Join Lauren and the Fact Fly as they chase the "Invisible Journey" of a snack wrapper all the way from the curb to its final destination!…
Bedtime Stories: Stella and the Star that Came to Tea [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:27
Lauren's Little Bedtime Stories On an otherwise ordinary Tuesday night, a very sensible nine-year-old named Stella hears a small tap on her bedroom window — and discovers a tiny, glowing star named Fig, hopelessly lost a…
Bedtime Stories: Leilani and the Path of Stars [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:15
Lauren's Little Bedtime Stories In a shimmering turquoise lagoon where the coral looks like underwater castles, a young sea turtle named Leilani is a slow traveler who prefers watching the clouds to rushing through the w…
Adventure Encore: An Irish Adventure [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:42
A Reading Bug Adventure with Original Songs Parts 1 and 2 combined into a full story! Follow the rainbow as Lauren and the Reading Bug leap into the magic book bag for a journey to the legendary Emerald Isle! In this enc…
Fact Fly: Why Do We Celebrate April Fool's Day? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:29
The Fact Fly's One Big Question Why do we spend a whole day trying to trick our friends with paper fish and "growing" shoes? Join Lauren and the Fact Fly as they investigate the silly secrets behind April Fool’s Day! Fro…
Bedtime Stories: Willa and the Sky-High Meadow [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:50
Lauren's Little Bedtime Stories High above the tallest mountains, a cloud-sheep named Willa spends her days nudging shaggy clouds into perfect circles in the Sky-High Meadow. But when a few too many nibbles of delicious…
Adventure Encore: An Irish Adventure, Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:29
A Reading Bug Adventure with Original Songs Part 2 of 2. Follow the rainbow as Lauren and the Reading Bug leap into the magic book bag for a journey to the legendary Emerald Isle! In this enchanting adventure, you'll dis…
Bedtime Stories:  Finnegan and the Lucky Silver Whistle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:14
Lauren's Little Bedtime Stories In the musical heart of the Glimmering Glen, a tiny field mouse named Finnegan lives in an old leather boot and dreams of the annual Shamrock Festival. But when the glen falls silent becau…