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Audiobooks are mistakenly thought of as a cheat's way to read. This is so far from the truth! In this blog, I share my own experience of listening and explain the benefits for children and young people. Audiobooks are not just enjoyable and helpful for those who struggle to read the physical book, e.g. those with dyslexia or neurodiversity. They help all children and young people with language, reading, writing, listening skills, relaxation and wellbeing. Listening, far from being a passive second best, enables an engagement with texts and literacy skills which may otherwise not have been experienced.
October 8, 2024
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Summer is just around the corner, so you might be looking for ways to keep your children entertained and engaged during the long break from school. Here at Listening Books, we think that audiobooks are an excellent solution! But it’s not just us who think audiobooks are perfect for the summer holidays – we have lots of statistics that back us up too! Read on to find out why audiobooks are a must-have for kids this summer and how Listening Books can help you find them.
July 6, 2024
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On the 3rd of March 2022, World Book Day will be celebrating its 25th anniversary, with the message for all children, ‘you are a reader’! To mark this special occasion, we’ve compiled a list of 25 compelling reasons why your children should listen to audiobooks this World Book Day.
February 22, 2022
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Recently, we spoke to Emily Best from the National Literacy Trust about their recent research into the benefits of audiobooks, listening during lockdown, and the benefits of reading for wellbeing!
July 2, 2021
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The Summer Reading Challenge takes place every year over the summer holidays. All you have to do to complete it is borrow and read six books from a library!
August 6, 2019
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Whether you're starting a new school, about to start your exams, or just back for another year, we've got you covered. If you find reading or holding a book difficult going back to school can be particularly challenging. But, with audiobooks it doesn't have to be! We record educational audiobooks from ages 7 and up so that at least getting through the reading can be a breeze! We’ve collected some of the best back to school audiobooks in our collection, so get a head start on listening!
August 30, 2018
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Jessica Stone presents Dear Reader for Canterbury's Community and Student Radio. In her spare time, she also volunteers for Listening Books. She tells us why she does reading challenges!
May 8, 2018
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When dealing with the otherness of disability, the Victorians in their shame built huge out-of-sight asylums, and their legacy of “them” and “us” continues to this day. Two hundred years later, technologies offer us an alternative view. The digital age is shattering barriers, and what used to the norm is now being challenged.
May 22, 2017
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If you think back to your childhood, what sticks with you? For many people, it’s those cosy times when they were cuddled up with a parent or grandparent, being read a story
March 27, 2017
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I am an educator of educators. I teach others how to be the best teachers. But, I’m also different. I have learning challenges. I found my way and my life’s calling thanks to dedicated educators. As we celebrate the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), I am reminded of my personal journey. My disabilities could have defined me. But they did not. I do not consider myself dyslexic or learning-disabled. I am Jim. And here’s the story of how I overcame my challenges and the educators who helped me along the way.
February 27, 2017
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