Five Friendly Ghosts is a playful, inclusive Halloween counting book designed to bring the season's fun to every child. With rhythmic rhyme, bold high-contrast illustrations, and uncluttered layouts, this story helps children practice number sense, build vocabulary, and engage joyfully in storytime.
Created with CVI-informed design principles, Five Friendly Ghosts supports children with cortical visual impairment (CVI), low vision, or sensory processing needs-while still being fun and accessible for all early learners.
Perfect for ages 2-8, this book works beautifully at home, in classrooms, or during therapy sessions.
Features
✔️ Rhythmic, predictable text
✔️ Bold, high-contrast illustrations
✔️ Simple, uncluttered layouts
✔️ Supportive for CVI, low vision, sensory, and early learners
✔️ Builds counting skills, memory, and joyful engagement
Series
Edition
Large type / large print edition
Language
Target group
Interest Age: From 2 to 10 years
Edition type
Large type / large print edition
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
ISBN-13
979-8-9953700-4-8 (9798995370048)
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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 has grown into a mission to make early learning more accessible, engaging, and joyful for all children.Amy currently serves as the Parent Liaison for the Michigan Department of Education's Resources for Blind and Low Vision. She holds a Master's in Education and Social Policy from Northwestern University, a Perkins-Roman CVI Range Endorsement, and a graduate certificate in CVI from the University of Massachusetts Boston.Amy is the founder of the CVI Book Nook, where she develops literacy tools rooted in evidence-based practice and meaningful visual access. Her growing catalog with Little Dandelion Press includes Ready for School, Count with Me, Fall Is..., Winter Is..., Spring Is..., Summer Is..., and Five Friendly Ghosts-each created with intention, love, and a deep respect for diverse learners.Her work reflects a commitment to representation, belonging, and accessible early literacy experiences for every child.
