News and Articles from Voxblock

A record player and vinyl, symbolising the origins of tangible audio.

The importance of tangibility

Sharing stories with our children. It's something that parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles have done since the beginning of time. But in recent years, the way that we share stories has transfo...

Black earbuds lie across an open book.

How print and audio can work together

While listening to an audiobook can be an enjoyable and educational activity in its own right, it’s also hugely beneficial when done in conjunction with reading. The National Literacy Trust conduc...

Why is Voxblock screen free? - Voxblock

Why is Voxblock screen free?

Screens are ubiquitous in our modern life. Whether it’s paying for a coffee, booking a taxi, or ordering shopping, a significant majority of our daily tasks are now done digitally. And the same is ...

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So, why audiobooks?

The benefits of audiobooks for children are numerous; listening to a story develops a lot of the same skills as reading, and a lot more besides, such as linguistic ability and emotional wellbeing. ...

blog postClose up of a young child playing with a wooden Voxblock prototype. They are sitting on a tree stump, and surrounded by greenery.

The birth of an idea...

Where did the idea for Voxblock come from? After sharing old cassettes with our children, we quickly realised the demand for an audiobook player that's screen free, wifi free, and simple for young...

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Coming soon...

Screen free, wifi free, hassle free. Clear some space on your bookshelves, Voxblock is coming...