Celebrate the renewal, color, and joy of spring through rhythm, repetition, and inclusive design.
Spring Is... invites children to notice the world awakening-flowers blooming, raindrops falling, and sunshine returning. With simple, rhythmic text and high-contrast visuals, this book helps early learners engage with the season's beauty while building comprehension, concept awareness, and joy in reading.
Created by educator Amy Shepherd, M.Ed., and designed with CVI-informed principles, Spring Is... supports children with visual impairments, sensory differences, and developmental needs-while offering an enriching reading experience for all.
Part of the Seasons Are... Series, this title encourages curiosity, exploration, and connection throughout the changing year.
Key Features: - CVI-informed design: High-contrast imagery and uncluttered pages support visual access.
- Predictable rhythm and repetition foster comprehension and memory.
- Inclusive, multisensory storytelling encourages participation and engagement.
- Perfect for spring units, home reading, or therapy sessions.
Ideal For: - Children with Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) or low vision
- Preschool through early elementary learners
- Speech, occupational, and vision therapists
- Inclusive classrooms and early literacy programs
Series
Edition
Large type / large print edition
Language
Target group
Interest Age: From 2 to 8 years
Edition type
Large type / large print edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 2 mm
Weight
ISBN-13
979-8-9998822-5-7 (9798999882257)
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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 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.
