So they did want any parent would do when spotting a market opportunity, a social need and a daughter eager for more audiobooks: they created Voxblock.
Schools in the UK have a chance to be nominated to win a Voxblock audiobook for kids pack, and while I normally steer clear of overt company promotional posts, this one is worth making an exception for.
Why Audiobooks are Essential for Children
Per the Voxblock website, Audiobooks are far more than a modern convenience; they are transformative tools that nurture a love for literature while fostering cognitive growth in children. Here’s how they make a difference:
Vocabulary and Pronunciation: Through engaging narration, children are exposed to new words and correct pronunciations, enhancing their language skills in a fun and dynamic way.
Inclusive Learning: For children who struggle with reading, audiobooks provide an accessible alternative that ensures they remain engaged in stories and learning.
Improved Listening Skills: Audiobooks sharpen focus and comprehension by encouraging children to actively listen to and retain information.
Emotional and Imaginative Development: Narrators bring stories to life with tone, rhythm, and emotion, helping children appreciate the beauty of language and expand their imagination.
Multi-tasking Opportunities: Kids can listen while engaging in other creative activities, blending relaxation with skill-building.
World Book Day
To celebrate World Book Day (23 April), Voxblock, in partnership with the Scottish Book Trust, will be celebrating World Book Day by giving away mini school packs to five schools across the UK.
Nominated schools must have shown a strong commitment to literacy, whether in-school or in the wider community, and be passionate about promoting reading but facing challenges such as limited funding or resources.
On offer are five mini school packs, valued at £360. The deadline is 28 March.
In The beginning There Was The Spoken Word
Parents Tom Williams and Rebecca Lundgren came came across some old cassettes and played them for their daughter, realised the child loved listening to them, and also realised cassette players and cassettes were never designed for little fingers.
With cassettes for kids hard to come by, and a modern-day tablet offering all the other distractions a screen brings, Rebecca and Tom experimented with various audio players, but these things are designed for adults, and didn’t meet the family’s needs.
So they did want any parent would do when spotting a market opportunity, a social need and a daughter eager for more audiobooks: they created Voxblock.
This post first appeared in the TNPS LinkedIn newsfeed.
