Step into a world full of growth, calm, and discovery! Everything Green introduces young children to the color green through real-world photographs, simple text, and thoughtful CVI-informed design.
With clear, high-contrast images and uncluttered visuals, this book invites learners - including those with Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) - to pause, look, and truly see meaningful green objects in their world.
From leafy plants and tasty pears to friendly turtles and bright traffic lights, each page encourages visual engagement, early language development, and joyful concept building.
Why families & educators love it
- Real images that build concept understanding
- Visually simplified pages for reduced visual clutter
- Predictable, rhythmic language to support early literacy
- Encourages connection, attention, and shared reading
- Designed for children who process differently - and loved by all learners
Perfect for
Early learning environments, special education settings, CVI support programs, early intervention, and home libraries.
Created for real learners. Built with love.
Shepherd, M. Ed Amy: - 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.
Worden, Rachel: - Rachel Worden is the founder and publisher of Little Dandelion Press, an inclusive children's publishing imprint dedicated to creating CVI-informed and visually accessible books for early learners of all abilities. Inspired by her daughter, Moira-who has Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI), KAT6B, and cerebral palsy-Rachel's mission is to make storytime accessible, joyful, and inclusive for every child.Through Little Dandelion Press, Rachel has authored the Habitat Series (What Lives in the Ocean?, What Lives in the Desert?, What Lives in the Rainforest?), the My First Alphabet Book collection, and several first-of-their-kind CVI-friendly learning tools. She also serves as editor and creative director for the Seasons Are... series by Amy Shepherd, M.Ed., and other contributing authors-helping shape each title's visual and linguistic accessibility through her expertise in CVI-informed design.Rachel's books are featured in classrooms, therapy centers, and homes worldwide and are part of the NAPA Center's CVI Kit, supporting children with visual impairments and sensory needs across multiple continents. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the KAT6 Foundation, advocating for families affected by rare genetic syndromes.Rachel lives in Texas with her family, where she continues to write, design, and collaborate with educators and CVI experts to bring accessible stories and learning materials to life.
