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Winter is...

A Joyful Exploration of Winter Through Rhythm, Repetition, and Inclusive Design

M Ed Amy Shepherd Rachel Worden

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English
Little Dandelion Press
25 November 2025
Series: Seasons Are...
Celebrate the magic and wonder of winter through inclusive, CVI-informed storytelling!
Winter Is¿ invites children to explore the sensations, traditions, and beauty that make the coldest season so special. From snowflakes to scarves, this rhythmic and visually accessible book helps young readers experience winter through connection, curiosity, and joy.

Designed with bold, high-contrast images on black backgrounds, simple rhythmic text, and vivid image descriptions, this book supports engagement and comprehension for children with visual impairments, developmental differences, and sensory needs.

Created by educator Amy Shepherd, M.

Ed., this title continues the Seasons Are... series-books that help all children explore the world through accessible, inclusive design and joyful learning.
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Imprint:   Little Dandelion Press
Edition:   Large type / large print edition
Volume:   4
Dimensions:   Height: 216mm,  Width: 216mm,  Spine: 2mm
Weight:   86g
ISBN:   9798999882233
Series:   Seasons Are...
Pages:   26
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Recommended Age:   From 2 to 8 years
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Amy Shepherd, M.Ed., is a parent, educator, and advocate for children who are blind or visually impaired. Her journey began as the mother of a young man who is legally blind and grew into a passion for making early learning more accessible and joyful for all children.She serves as the Parent Liaison for the Michigan Department of Education's Resources for Blind and Low Vision. Amy holds a Master's in Education and Social Policy from Northwestern University, a Perkins-Roman CVI Range Endorsement, and iscompleting a graduate certificate in CVI at UMass Boston.Hooray for Summer is her debut published book-created with love, grounded in best practices, and driven by a deep commitment to accessibility. It's the first in a growing collection from the CVI Book Nook, which she founded to spark wonder, promote exploration, and design inclusive materials for early learners. Rachel Worden is the founder of Little Dandelion Press, a children's publishing imprint dedicated to inclusive, CVI-informed design. As both a parent and advocate, Rachel brings deep insight into how children with Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) and sensory differences experience the world. Her editorial work focuses on ensuring that every book blends accessibility with joyful, engaging storytelling-helping all children connect, learn, and thrive through inclusive literature.

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