Book description
A practical resource to help you turn struggle into success and become the writing coach your kid needs—from the creator of the award-winning Brave Writer curriculumWriting is often hard—for kids and for adults. How can we help our children get past the difficulties and learn the writing skills that are so necessary for communication, creativity, and critical thinking?In Help! My Kid Hates Writing, Julie Bogart shares the secrets to breakthroughs in writing that have made her award-winning Brave Writer program a smash hit among homeschoolers and beyond. From unlocking the joys of freewriting to overcoming fear of the red pen, it blends useful advice and hands-on exercises with in-depth explanations of the underlying philosophy—and throws in more than a few pep talks for parents along the way.Teach your kid not just what to write but how to write—and research, revise, and polish—with this encouraging and educational guide to language arts.
About the Author
Julie Bogart is the creator of the award-winning Brave Writer program, teaching writing and language arts to hundreds of thousands of families around the globe for more than twenty-five years. She is the author of The Brave Learner and Raising Critical Thinkers and the host of the popular Brave Writer podcast. Bogart holds a BA from UCLA and an MA from Xavier University, where she's taught as an adjunct professor and was awarded the prestigious Madges Award for Outstanding Contribution to Society. She has five adult kids and three grandchildren.
Crossing Guard
Simplifying my audiobook experience – this app's design is a game-changer. I love the auto-rewind feature after interruptions. No more searching for where I left off! The app's performance is top-notch. It's stable, responsive, and optimized for a seamless audiobook experience. Kudos to the developers! The statistics feature is brilliant. I love seeing how much time I spend on audiobooks with ListenBook. The app is so versatile. It works with all my audiobook formats.
Mantis Queen
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Neophyte Believer
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VileHero
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Spellbinder
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Trash Master
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Blinker
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Sick Saurus
The statistics feature in ListenBook provides valuable insights into my audiobook consumption habits. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my library look organized and professional.
Dr. Jam Man
I'm amazed at how immersive the experience is – it's like being inside the story. ListenBook's support for a variety of audio formats ensures that I can access my content without any limitations. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a wonderful way to share the joy of storytelling with friends, sparking engaging conversations and connections that transcend boundaries. I love the ability to change the playback pitch. It’s a unique feature.
All Natural
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Moon Orchid
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Sir Squire
Finally, an app that lets me enjoy my personal audiobooks, lectures, and speeches effortlessly. Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro adds a personal touch to my experience. The app's compatibility with CarPlay is a dream for road trips. It keeps me entertained. I'm impressed by the app's compatibility with CarPlay. It keeps me entertained on long drives. 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.
Homerun Diva
ListenBook has transformed my daily routine into an opportunity to learn, relax, and enjoy. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections.
Married Man
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Mafia Rapunzel
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Pinball Esq
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Shooter
With ListenBook, I can effortlessly manage and organize my audiobook library. I'm hooked on this app's ability to transform my ordinary moments into exciting opportunities for learning. With this app, I've unlocked the secret to reading even on the busiest days. I love the ability to change the playback pitch. It’s a unique feature. It was fine. The narrator did an adequate job but nothing about the performance particularly stood out to me. Got me through my commute though.
Potato Sub
ListenBook's dedication to excellence shines through in its performance and features. Looping playback of a single track helps me focus and absorb complex content.
Mother Hen
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Dez
ListenBook has made my commutes more enjoyable, transforming them into learning sessions. This app's convenience has revolutionized the way I experience books.
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