Book description
SHORTLISTED FOR THE KLAUS FLUGGE PRIZE 2019 and longlisted for The CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal 2019.New into paperback this spring, The Extraordinary Gardener is a charming story about the importance of nature, teaching us that if we work hard enough our dreams really can come true.Joe is a boy just like any other, but Joe loves to imagine. Joe lives in a pretty ordinary tower block, in a rather ordinary city. His world is rather grey. However, he spends his time imagining a wonderful world filled with exotic plants and unusual animals.One day Joe decides to plant a seed on his balcony and the chain of events that follow prove just how wonderful nature can be.Sam Boughton is a British illustrator who lives in Devon and trained at the Cambridge School of Art. The Extraordinary Gardener is her debut picture book.
JK Friend
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Easy Sweep
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Cuff Queen
This app's customizable features, from playback speed to filters, are fantastic. ListenBook has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary journeys of the mind. This app's support for various formats and genres ensures that there's always something new to explore.
Bones
This app has turned even my mundane tasks into exciting learning opportunities. This app is perfect for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is sleek and modern, and the playback controls are super responsive. I also appreciate the cloud integration, which lets me access my books from anywhere. Great work! A textbook example of great audiobook narration! The performer's diction was flawless, their pacing ideal, and their emotional range impressive. I never felt like I was being "read to" but rather like I was experiencing the story firsthand. The audio engineering was equally professional.
Mr. Wholesome
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Acetic Princess
The app's design is sleek and modern – it's a pleasure to navigate. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch, combined with its chapters, controls, and filters, make it the ultimate audiobook app! Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to share the joy of storytelling with friends and family. It fosters connections and conversations. Listening statistics are a great motivator. Love this feature!
Scratch Man
The family subscription option is a money-saver – everyone gets to enjoy their favorite books. 🎧 Fueling my audiobook addiction with this fantastic app – pure listening pleasure! 📚🔥 Navigating audiobooks seamlessly – this app's design is a true winner. This was a workmanlike audiobook that did the job without flair. The narration was clear and the pacing appropriate, though the delivery lacked some emotional depth. The production quality was acceptable with no major technical issues.
Hella Fella
I love how this app's chapters, bookmarks, and controls give me full control over my audiobook journey. 🏃♀️📚 Combining exercise and exploration – audiobooks make my runs more exciting! 🏃♀️🎧 The app's support for different audio formats is like a dream come true for audiophiles. Adjustable playback speed and volume controls are fantastic features.
Roller Girl
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Force
My kids are hooked on the children's audiobook collection – it's a parenting win! I can't believe how easy it is to download and manage my audio content using ListenBook. The app's seamless integration with Apple Watch makes it my perfect workout companion.
Chip Queen
With ListenBook Pro, I can customize the tone of the sound to match my preferences – it's a fantastic touch. 🏃♀️📚 Combining exercise and exploration – audiobooks make my runs more exciting! 🏃♀️🎧 The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that enhances my listening experience. It's these thoughtful touches that matter! Finally, an app that supports all my audiobook formats! ListenBook is a game-changer.
Baked ZD
I'm hooked on this app's ability to transform my ordinary moments into exciting opportunities for learning. ListenBook’s interface is clean and intuitive. It’s a joy to use. I love the ability to change the background color. It’s a nice touch.
Wildcat Appaloosa
I can't imagine my life without this app – it's my daily dose of literary magic. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice is a unique touch – it's like having a personalized reading.
Flakes
The app's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically is a huge time-saver. Great for both casual listening and studying. The audio filters are a nice touch.
Cool Law Topping
The ListenBook app is a fantastic companion for my long walks, helping me learn and explore at the same time. I'm hooked on this app's seamless performance – it's like having a personal audiobook curator. Effortlessly exploring new worlds – this app's design is user-centric and efficient. Looping playback of a single track helps me master difficult concepts. So helpful! Makes listening to audiobooks easy and enjoyable. Thank you, ListenBook!
Marine Dre
The range of self-help and personal development audiobooks is truly enriching. Who needs traditional books when you have this app? It's a game-changer. From novels to speeches, this app's versatility in playing various audio formats has turned my daily activities into enriching listening sessions. What a game-changer! 🌟📚
Yellow Menace
I'm grateful for this app's ability to fit seamlessly into my lifestyle, making learning a part of my day. I can't get enough of this app – it's like having a personal storyteller in my pocket. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a delightful feature. Sharing is caring! No more hassle with file conversion. This app handles all formats effortlessly.
StarZen
This app has turned my long walks into delightful literary adventures. 🚶♀️🎧 Walking and listening has never been this smooth – this app's user-friendly interface makes it a breeze to enjoy my favorite stories. 🏞️📖 Absolutely in love with this audiobook app! The seamless functionality and easy navigation make my reading time pure bliss. 📚🎧 Auto-rewind feature is a lifesaver. I never lose my place! ListenBook’s audio quality is excellent. The app enhances my listening experience.
CuriousCoder
This app's convenience and ease of use have transformed my screen time into productive learning sessions. Audiobook magic at my fingertips! This app's comprehensive offerings, from statistics tracking to immersive audio processing, have breathed new life into my reading. 📚✨ ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a playful addition that lets me tweak the audiobook experience. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to inspire others to read. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
FLAK Angel
The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time. I love how ListenBook makes it easy to organize my audiobook library. The app supports all formats, and the import process is a breeze. The playback controls are responsive, and the sound quality is excellent. Highly recommend! This app is perfect for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is sleek and modern, and the playback controls are super responsive. I also appreciate the cloud integration, which lets me access my books from anywhere. Great work!
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