Book description
In this beautiful children's picture book by Vivek Shraya, author of the acclaimed God Loves Hair, a five-year-old South Asian boy becomes fascinated with his mother's bindi, the red dot commonly worn by Hindu women to indicate the point at which creation begins, and wishes to have one of his own. Rather than chastise her son, she agrees to it, and teaches him about its cultural significance, allowing the boy to discover the magic of the bindi, which in turn gives him permission to be more fully himself.Beautifully illustrated by Rajni Perera, The Boy & the Bindi is a joyful celebration of gender and cultural difference.Vivek Shraya is a writer, musician, performer, and filmmaker. His body of work includes twelve albums, four short films, and four books which include God Loves Hair, She of the Mountains, and even this page is white. He has read and performed at shows, festivals, and post-secondary institutions internationally. He lives in Toronto.Rajni Perera is a Sri Lankan-born artist whose internationally showcased work floats between Western and immigrant culture. She lives in Toronto.
ThickSKN
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Dredd
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Free Ham
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Sβmore Vixen
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Papa Smurf
I've discovered authors I'd never heard of before, and now they're among my favorites. I'm impressed by how much more I'm learning through audiobooks compared to traditional reading. I love how I can adjust the skip intervals. Itβs perfect for my listening style.
Bleeker
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Sugar Apple
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InfinityInsight
This app's efficient downloading process ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks whenever and wherever. This app's intuitive features and easy navigation make it the perfect companion for any audiobook lover. A serviceable audiobook that met basic expectations. The narration was clear if somewhat unremarkable, and the production quality was standard without any noticeable technical issues. It kept me moderately engaged during workouts but didn't leave a lasting impression.
xFRST
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Frenzy
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Silver Rose
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Queen Ginger
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Mammoth 2
Effortless audiobook exploration β this app's functionality is a true delight. Noise reduction is magic. I can finally enjoy dictaphone recordings without discomfort. Binaural audio processing reduces fatigue during long listening sessions. A fantastic feature! ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars!
Romance Guppy
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Tunez
Kudos to ListenBook for optimizing the app for iOS 16 β it shows their dedication to excellence. ListenBook has become my trusted companion, guiding me through the realms of imagination.
BuzzMouse
Efficiency meets audiobooks β this app's functionality is a perfect match. I'm amazed by the app's compatibility with different audio formats. It's truly versatile.
Tin Fox
Thanks to ListenBook's automatic extraction of artwork and metadata, my library looks organized and appealing. ListenBook's user-friendly design and compatibility with different formats have made it my go-to app. This app's features, from bookmarking to customizable playback speed, are fantastic. π§ Audiobooks anywhere, anytime β this app's convenience is unbeatable! ππ No more limits on the genres I can explore! This app's versatility in downloading and organizing audiobooks ensures I always have a captivating tale at my fingertips. ππ±
Spooky Yellowjacket
This app's features, from bookmarking to customizable playback speed, are fantastic. Simplifying my audiobook experience β this app's design is remarkable. This app is my audiobook haven. With a user-friendly interface and features like audio filters, I'm engrossed in stories like never before. ππ ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances my audiobook experience, ensuring I catch every detail.
Pecan Oblivion
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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