Summer is...: A Joyful Exploration of Summer Through Rhythm, Repetition, and Inclusive Design - Paperback

by M. Ed Amy Shepherd (Author), Rachel Worden (Editor)

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.

• 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