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Spark wonder and inspire curiosity while getting ready for school! Ready for School is an inclusive, concept-rich book created with visual access in mind for learners who see and experience the world differently. This unique book follows a three-step visual sequence to support labeling, matching, and real-world understanding: Single item view for identification Item in a scene for visual search Item in action to build understanding of familiar routines With clear, simple text and embedded visual descriptions, this book helps children connect what they see-or feel-with meaningful concepts they can explore and relate to. Whether your child is preparing for preschool, kindergarten, or just learning about everyday routines, Ready for School fosters multi-sensory learning, language development, and independence through accessible design. Key Features: ✔ Designed with CVI (Cortical Visual Impairment) in mind ✔ Great for visual learners, AAC users, and early concept development ✔ Encourages real-world connections and routine familiarity ✔ Developed by an educator with expertise in inclusive learning ✔ Built for real learners. Created with love.

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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. As a CVI parent, author, and founder of Little Dandelion Press, Rachel brings both personal experience and professional expertise to the editorial process. Her careful attention ensures that Hooray for Summer reflects CVI-friendly design principles while maintaining joyful, accessible storytelling for all readers. Rachel's editorial guidance helped shape the book's visual and language structure to support children with visual impairments, sensory needs, and early literacy development.

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