Summer is...
A Joyful Exploration of Summer Through Rhythm, Repetition, and Inclusive Design
Published on 25. November 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
28 pages
979-8-9998822-6-4 (ISBN)
Description
Celebrate the warmth, color, and joy of summer through rhythm, repetition, and inclusive design.
Summer Is... invites children to experience the bright, busy world of summer-sunshine and swimsuits, ice cream and laughter, days that stretch long into evening. With rhythmic, engaging text and high-contrast visuals, this book supports early learning, visual attention, and joyful participation for all children, including those with Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) and sensory differences.
Created by educator Amy Shepherd, M.Ed., this title is part of the Seasons Are... Series, a collection of CVI-informed books designed to make the beauty of each season accessible, engaging, and inclusive.
Key Features:- CVI-informed design: Simplified layouts, bold imagery, and high contrast support visual access.
- Predictable rhythm and repetition foster comprehension and memory.
- Inclusive storytelling encourages concept development and participation.
- Perfect for summer units, home reading, or therapy sessions.
- 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
More details
Series
Edition
Large type / large print edition
Language
English
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
91 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-9998822-6-4 (9798999882264)
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Persons
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.