Phizz-Whizzing or Trogglehumper? Why You Need to Hear Roald Dahl's Best Invented Words
Scrumdiddlyumptious. Trogglehumper. Snozzcumber. Roald Dahl invented over 300 words and they sound even better out loud. Discover the best Roald Dahl audiobooks for children this birthday weekend.
Back at the festival where it all began
In 2022, we launched Voxblock at the Edinburgh Book Festival. We arrived with a stand, a handful of players and a lot of hope that families would want a different way for their children to listen t...
Do Audiobooks Count as Reading? Here's What the Research Actually Says
Do Audiobooks Count as Reading? What Every Parent Should Know If you've ever felt guilty putting an audiobook on for your child, read this. The research from the National Literacy Trust might surpr...
Why listening comes before reading
Many parents worry about one thing more than anything else. “Is my child falling behind with reading?” It’s a fair concern. Reading is complex. It asks a lot from young brains. Before children can ...
Where a love of reading begins
Many parents worry about whether their child can read. Are they keeping up.Are they falling behind.Are they doing enough. But over time, another concern often takes over. Not whether a child can re...
How to Build a Reading Routine That Works Beyond Bedtime
Many parents struggle to fit reading into busy evenings. While bedtime reading is often recommended, it doesn’t work for every family. Children can be tired, overstimulated, or simply not ready to ...