Book description
There's something truly special about hearing a story read aloud in the classroom, and Shannon Olsen's Our Class is a Family is pure magic when shared this way. Forget just learning letters and numbers-this audiobook taps straight into the heart of what makes a classroom a real home. As the teacher's voice gently guides you through the words, you can almost feel the warm, safe space it describes. It's not about perfect students; it's about belonging, the kind where it's okay to stumble, where your quirks are welcomed, and where a classmate's smile matters as much as any lesson.
The message is simple but powerful, echoing in the quiet moments of the reading: "Family isn't always your relatives. It's the ones who accept you for who you are." You hear it, and suddenly, the room feels different. Kids don't just listen-they feel seen. They realize their classroom isn't just a room with desks; it's a place where they're valued, where they can be themselves without fear. The audiobook makes this feeling tangible, turning abstract ideas about community into something warm and immediate, spoken right to the heart.
What makes this so remarkable is how the voice carries it all. Hearing a trusted teacher read these words transforms it from a book into a shared moment, a promise whispered into the room. You hear the care in every word, the quiet certainty that this space-this family-is built on kindness, patience, and the simple, profound act of showing up for each other. It's the kind of story that doesn't just get read; it gets lived in the classroom, building bonds that linger long after the reading ends. For any teacher or parent wanting to nurture that irreplaceable sense of belonging, this audiobook isn't just a story-it's the sound of a classroom truly coming alive, one gentle, accepting word at a time.
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Fast Draw
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Pockets
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Lightening Trip
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Coffee
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Flashpoint
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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