Jump into an Adventure

Winnie goes to the county fair where she discovers a secret colony of fairies.

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....moreCopy Link

Season 6 of The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian starts on March 20! In the meantime, we have a little news. Check out our Patreon and reap the benefits!

After over a year lost in space, Mars Patel goes back to the beginning and finds himself in a wonderful new life that feels too good to be true. Stream the rest of seasons 2 & 3 over at http://pinna.fm Or, you can order all three seasons in a beautiful commemorative boxset, or season 3 by itself at: http://marspatel.com - You can also head straight over to our friends at CDBaby to pick up your copy. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Check out more great audio adventures at: http://bestrobotever.com Mars Patel is written, produced, and created by Benjamin Strouse, David Kreizman, Chris Tarry, and Jenny Turner Hall. Sound Design and Mixing: Chris Tarry Head Writer: David Kreizman Executive Producer: Benjamin Strouse Directed by Michelle Tattenbaum Music by Shawn Pierce and Chris Tarry Voice editing by Darian Newsome Additional writing by Nidhi Mehta. Associate Story producer: Rebecca Hanover Jaiya Chetram as Mars Patel, Natalie Mehl as Caddie, Kate Wolfson as JP, Wyatt Ralff as Toothpick, Carter Minor as Jonas, Rileigh McDonald as Julia, Mairead O’Neil as Aurora, Brandon Simms as Orion, Shane Epstein-Petrullo as Axel, Courtney Chu as Daisy, Fiona Kreizman as Epica, Michael Perilstein as Oliver Pruitt, Lipica Shah as Saira Patel, Ilana Ransom-Toeplitz as the computer, and Charlie Pollock as Mr. Q. Additional voices by Oliver Gould, Chloe Tarry, Oliver Kreizman, Sam Strouse, Logan Hall, Daniel Maloof, Emma Hankey, Eliana Brenden, Dash Kreizman, Jennifer Roszell, Graham Stevens, Alexa Ralph, Dina Perlman, Robbie Berry, and Tabitha Ginsberg....moreCopy Link

Issue 18: There Are No Heroes – Part 2 Listen Now! Part 2 of the season finale. All the Weirdos show up to to stop NSE/Genesis from destroying the fortress of Binary Consolidated! They're finally working as a team -- but will it be enough? BE A HERO! LISTEN TODAY!This is a serialized story, and a new episode is launched each week. For the best experience, subscribe in iTunes, Stitcher, PocketCasts, or your favorite podcasting app! SUBSCRIBE IN ITUNES Subscribe in Stitcher Subscribe in Google Play Subscribe in Pocket Casts Subscribe to RSS The post Issue 18: There Are No Heroes – Part 2 appeared first on Just Us Weirdos....moreCopy Link

THE GRAND FINALÉ The Professor seeks investment to keep up with the demand for his Milkshake. Meanwhile Clarissa, Unbelievable Boy and the FBI close in.    

Tired of thumbing through episodes like a palooka? For your time-saving convenience, we present the entire third season of Eleanor Amplified! You’re welcome.

Part 2. The exciting conclusion of this 2 part episode, and the conclusion of The World of Buddy Pegs Season 1! After Watson, Wrigley, and Schmiddy disappear into the secret tunnel below Buddy Pegs, they emerge in Schmiddy's secret workshop. Watson calls a 'sticking around meeting' because he has another hair brain idea for a new gadget to be added to his bike, a Super Bike Booster (SBB).  Schmiddy gets right to work building it! The next day, the Buddy Pegs crew finds out that one of the local pups fell off her bike and rolled down a steep hillside! Time for Poppawheelie and Captain Endo to jump into action! Will Watson’s new Super Bike Booster (SBB) help save Pepper? Will Watson (AKA Captain Endo) finally learn the importance of cleaning and safety checking his bicycle? Be sure to “stick around” so you can find out! Lessons Learned: Taking the time to clean and safety check your bike is just as important as going out and riding it. The importance of teamwork. Staying calm when you’re in trouble. Words to Explore: Trajectory, Assessment Automatic Cacophony Also learn more about Jean Tingley (1925-1991): "As a creator of kinetic works of art, Jean Tinguely counts among the great pioneering artists of the second half of the twentieth century. At the heart of his work was a preoccupation with the machine. What interested him most was how machines work, how they move, the noises they make and their intrinsic poetry."   Tips For Your Family Ride: Do you and your kids safety check your bikes before each ride? Well there’s no better time to start than today! Before each ride, make sure: Handlebars are tight Wheels are on tight Brakes are working properly Tires are inflated Have a safe ride and help your kids build habits they can carry over into all areas of their lives. Remember, check yourself before you wreck yourself! Written by Scott Fitzgerald and Bob Berky Performed by Scott Fitzgerald, Bob Berky, and Jannine Fitzgerald, the little's (Braden and Claire). Written for kids 7 & under but safe and fun for kids of all ages. Check out all of our episodes at BUDDYPEGS.COM/PODCAST Creator Notes: We all know kids LOVE to clean up and patiently prepare for big adventures…. Right? Yeah, don’t worry, our son doesn’t either. We hope this episode lays the foundation for family conversations about what it means to ride a safe bike. Even encouraging kids (oh, and adults) to clean their bikes is a big step towards safe adventures on two wheels. Plus, cleaning and maintaining bikes is another great family activity that keeps everyone present with each other. I recently had a chance to hear a live presentation by the actor Geena Davis who is on a mission to bring gender diversity to the entertainment world. Her talk was a real eye opener and we immediately realized we too have focused on mostly boy characters in the World of Buddy Pegs. So you’ll notice now that Pepper has morphed into a female character and is now played by one of our local kids, Claire. If you want to know more about Geena’s work, check out www.seejane.org. One more thing… Do take a minute to also check out the Jean Tingley creations on our website. We love introducing young groms to amazing creators you may not have heard of before. In fact, I had never heard of him either until our co-writer Bob brought him to our attention. So cool! ~Fitzy...moreCopy Link

This week Mick and Bigfoot head to the Himalayas where they seek out the legendary Abominable Snowman, which is basically Bigfoots second cousin or something. Right? Come along for the adventure, and send the guys your suggestions of what to investigate next at tips@mickmunter.com