Book description
A story for all ages from the author of the #1 bestselling Born a Crime "What will we find in the uncut grass?" "It depends on what we're looking for." In the tradition of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse comes a gorgeously illustrated fable about a young child's journey into the world beyond the shadow of home, a magical landscape where he discovers the secrets of solidarity, connection, and finding peace with the people we love. Infused with the author's signature wit and imagination, in collaboration with visionary artist Christopher Myers, it's a tale for readers of all ages - to be read aloud or read alone. Review"A timely all-ages fable about the power of imagination and how we choose to see the world around us."-The Washington Post "The story is an illustrated fable about a young boy who journeys into a magical world just beyond his house and discovers the secrets of sharing, connection, and love. It's sure to leave an impact long after you've finished it."-Oprah Daily "In Into the Uncut Grass, comedian and former The Daily Show host Trevor Noah tells the story of a young child's journey into an enchanted realm that reveals the secrets of sharing, connection and love. This beautifully illustrated book will take readers of all ages on a magical journey."-The RootAbout the AuthorTrevor Noah is one of the most globally beloved comedians and is perhaps best known as the host of the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning The Daily Show on Comedy Central, from 2015 to 2022. Noah's first book, Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood, was an instant New York Times bestseller and won the 2017 Thurber Prize for American Humor. Noah's latest comedy special is the 2022 Netflix release I Wish You Would, and he can be seen performing live on his Off the Record world tour.
Sexy
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Racy Lion
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Plenty Orange
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Tabasco Dracula
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Tacklebox
The 'Explore' feature has introduced me to authors I might never have discovered otherwise. The Looping playback and Shuffle features on ListenBook help me customize my listening sessions to my liking. ListenBook has redefined my audiobook journey, making it more enjoyable and convenient than ever before. I can't get enough of this app's convenience – it has turned my audiobook journey into a delightful habit.
Dez Bonbon
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Manly
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Lightening Trip
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Metal Star
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Patton Digger
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Virgo Moon
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Blizzard Vixen
ListenBook's sleek interface and precise controls make it a joy to use during my daily listening sessions. The listening stats feature is awesome. I can track my audiobook habits effortlessly.
Boost Princess
Audiobooks have made my workouts more enjoyable, and I'm seeing results! ListenBook has made my daily activities more interesting and meaningful – I'm hooked! Drag and drop downloads directly from my web browser? That's a level of convenience I appreciate. The app's compatibility with various sources for audio download is a true time-saver. The interface is sleek and modern. It's a pleasure to navigate and use the app.
Kazami of Truth
ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a unique tool that adds a touch of creativity to my listening experience. CarPlay compatibility is a fantastic addition. It enhances my driving experience with seamless audiobook integration. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to curate themed listening sessions, creating a dynamic and engaging audiobook experience.
Cross Thread
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Lord Theus
Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to spread the joy of storytelling. A fun feature! The app is very user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a breeze. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient.
Pitfall Whiskers
The ability to adjust playback speed is a game-changer for faster or more immersive listening. With this app, I've discovered a new way to make my downtime more enriching and meaningful.
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