Book description
Winner of the Pura Belpré Illustrator Award A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book In soaring words and stunning illustrations, Margarita Engle and Rafael López tell the story of Teresa Carreño, a child prodigy who played piano for Abraham Lincoln. As a little girl, Teresa Carreño loved to let her hands dance across the beautiful keys of the piano. If she felt sad, music cheered her up, and when she was happy, the piano helped her share that joy. Soon she was writing her own songs and performing in grand cathedrals. Then a revolution in Venezuela forced her family to flee to the United States. Teresa felt lonely in this unfamiliar place, where few of the people she met spoke Spanish. Worst of all, there was fighting in her new home, too--the Civil War. Still, Teresa kept playing, and soon she grew famous as the talented Piano Girl who could play anything from a folk song to a sonata. So famous, in fact, that President Abraham Lincoln wanted her to play at the White House! Yet with the country torn apart by war, could Teresa's music bring comfort to those who needed it most?
Pepper Legs
ListenBook's integration of artwork and metadata adds a visually appealing touch to my library. I'm amazed at how this app has made my workouts more motivating and my audiobooks more accessible. ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback features have become indispensable tools in my audiobook learning. Looping playback has taken my language learning to new heights. Highly recommended!
Moxie
ListenBook's absence of synchronization requirements adds to its convenience and flexibility. ⏰ Starting my mornings with inspiration – audiobooks make waking up a joyous literary experience! ☀️🎧 ListenBook has transformed my daily commute. I look forward to my journeys with this app by my side. I appreciate the dark mode option. It’s easy on the eyes during nighttime listening.
Viceswerve
With ListenBook, I've unlocked a world of educational and entertaining content right at my fingertips. Audiobook pleasure simplified – this app's design is a standout. ListenBook’s bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book.
Bruh
The smart recommendation feature keeps surprising me with books I never knew I'd love. 📱 Accessing my favorite stories has never been this straightforward – this app's functionality is a bookworm's dream come true. 📚💫
NexusNavigator
I've found my new favorite way to relax – cuddled up with an audiobook. 🏃♂️📚 I'm conquering literary marathons with ease, all thanks to this app's intuitive controls and smooth functionality. 📱📖
General Broomdog
Discovering new literary worlds has never been this easy. This app's compatibility with various formats ensures that my audiobook library is at my fingertips. 📚🔊 From novels to speeches, this app's versatility in playing different formats has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary listening sessions. 📱🔊 My productivity has soared since I started using ListenBook for my study materials.
Kawaii Red
ListenBook's support for looping and shuffling playback adds versatility to my audiobook enjoyment. A functional audiobook production that met basic requirements. The narrator's voice was pleasant enough to listen to for extended periods, though their performance didn't add much interpretation to the text. The audio engineering was competent without being remarkable.
VisionVoyager
I'm amazed at how effortlessly this app has made reading a constant in my life. 🎧 Fueling my audiobook addiction with this fantastic app – pure listening pleasure! 📚🔥 The app is so well-designed. It’s clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
Doz
Audiobooks have never been this accessible and enjoyable. This app's compatibility with various formats and its emphasis on user experience have made it an essential tool for me. 📱🔊 ListenBook’s support for CarPlay is great. I can listen to audiobooks in my car easily. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient. I love how I can adjust the skip intervals. It’s perfect for my listening style.
Willow Dragon
ListenBook has truly transformed my audiobook experience. The sleek interface, extensive format support, and easy downloading options make it my go-to app! ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch adds convenience to my audiobook routine. Great app for audiobook enthusiasts. ListenBook supports a wide range of formats. This was a competent audiobook production with no major flaws. The narrator's voice was pleasant enough and the audio quality was acceptable, though not exceptional. While the performance didn't particularly stand out, it served its purpose adequately for my daily commute.
EchoEnigma
I can't get enough of this app – it's like having a personal library with me. 💼 Merging work and pleasure – audiobooks keep me company during house admin tasks! 💻🎧 The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books at night.
Daffy Girl
Thank you for making my reading goals more achievable and enjoyable. 👩🍳 Turning cooking sessions into culinary adventures, complete with intriguing tales! 🍳🎧 Audiobook lovers, rejoice! This app's functionality is a game-changer. Seamlessly switch between formats and enjoy a hassle-free reading experience. 📱🎧 Playback speed and volume controls are fantastic. Incredible character voices! Each person felt distinct without being over-the-top. The emotional scenes gave me chills with how well they were delivered.
Captain Peroxide
This app has rekindled my love for literature, and I'm spreading the word to everyone I know. Effortlessly managing my audiobook collection – this app's functionality is a winner. Playback speed and volume controls are fantastic. Great for fans of this genre! The pacing, narration, and production quality were all excellent. It felt like a movie playing in my mind. I’ll be checking out more from this narrator for sure.
SunnySnap
With this app, I've found a way to make long flights and road trips more enjoyable and enlightening. Effortless audiobook exploration – this app's functionality is a true delight.
Reno Monarch
This app's compatibility with various devices ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks wherever I go. The app's integration with Apple Watch makes it an indispensable tool for my active lifestyle.
Houston Rocket
This app's support for various formats and genres ensures that there's always something new to explore. Great for multitasking! I listened while cooking, driving, and even working out, and it kept me entertained the whole time. The narrator’s voice was pleasant, and the story flowed smoothly. Very enjoyable!
Alias Stick
Automatic metadata extraction is a time-saver. My library is finally well-organized. Makes audiobook listening super easy and enjoyable. Thank you!
Honey
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro adds a personalized touch to my audiobook experience. This app has turned my cooking sessions into culinary adventures with a side of stories.
Swampmasher
This app has brought the magic of books back into my life. ListenBook is a must-have for any audiobook enthusiast. It's reliable, efficient, and a pleasure to use.
Twix Bond
I can't stop raving about this app – it's like having a personal library in my pocket. Looping playback is a game-changer for my study sessions. I can focus on challenging content. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient. Not bad, but not amazing either. The narrator’s voice was pleasant, though some parts felt a bit rushed. The story had its moments, but I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it over similar titles in the genre.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience