A joyful real-image concept book designed for every learner
Bright, bold, and full of playful discovery - Everything Orange invites children to explore the color orange through clear images, predictable text, and simple language designed to support visual access and joyful learning.
Created with visual accessibility in mind, this inclusive book uses uncluttered layouts, real objects, and high-contrast design to help early learners - including those with Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) - connect meaningfully with the world around them.
From pumpkins and tigers to popsicles and traffic cones, each page encourages looking, noticing, and building real-world concepts. Whether a child sees best with high-contrast visuals, benefits from repetition, or just loves exploring colors, this book was made with them in mind.
Why families & educators love it
- Real-image visuals to support concept building
- High-contrast, simple design to reduce visual clutter
- Predictable language for early literacy success
- Engaging for toddlers, sensory learners, and CVI students
- Created with guidance from CVI specialists and educators
Perfect for
Early childhood classrooms, special education, therapy settings, CVI learning environments, and home libraries.
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, a children's imprint dedicated to creating joyful, inclusive books designed with visual accessibility in mind. As a parent to a child with Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) and multiple disabilities, Rachel brings personal experience, advocacy, and a deep understanding of accessibility to her work.In her role as editor, Rachel ensures each Little Dandelion Press title aligns with CVI-informed design principles while preserving storytelling that feels warm, engaging, and delightful for all children. Her editorial approach centers on clarity, simplicity, and meaning-supporting early learning, connection, and belonging on every page.
