What Lives on a Farm?: A Rhythmic, CVI-Friendly Introduction to Farm Animals (Habitats, Band 6) - Softcover

Worden, Rachel

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798995370017

Verlag: Little Dandelion Press, 2026

Inhaltsangabe

Supported by Christine Roman, PhD, internationally recognized #CVI expert and creator of the CVI Range® and Roman Word Bubbling; author of Cortical Visual Impairment: An Approach to Assessment and Intervention.

Most children's books are designed for children who can easily process complex visual information.

What Lives on a Farm? was created for children who cannot.

Developed using principles that support children with cortical visual impairment (CVI), low vision, autism, sensory processing differences, and other developmental needs, this thoughtfully designed picture book helps children explore familiar farm animals in a way that is visually accessible, engaging, and meaningful.

Unlike traditional farm books filled with busy illustrations and visual clutter, each page is intentionally designed to help children:

• Find what to look at
• Focus on important visual information
• Recognize animals across repeated experiences
• Build language, concepts, and understanding
• Develop confidence as they learn about the world around them

Every spread incorporates three key principles:

HIGH CONTRAST
Important visual information stands out more clearly.

REDUCED COMPLEXITY
Unnecessary details are minimized to reduce visual overwhelm and support attention.

MEANINGFUL CONTEXT
Animals are shown within simple, recognizable environments that help children connect what they see to real-world experiences.

The book also emphasizes salient features, the visual characteristics that make each animal unique. By drawing attention to these important details, children can strengthen recognition, build concepts, and better identify animals across books, toys, videos, and real-life experiences.

How to Use This Book

• Read at your child's pace and allow extra time for looking before turning the page
• Revisit favorite animals again and again. Repetition helps build familiarity, recognition, and confidence
• Talk about the salient features of each animal, the visual characteristics that make it unique. For example, a pig's round snout, a horse's long mane, or a rooster's bright comb. Learning these key features can help children recognize and identify animals across different settings and experiences
• Use simple language to describe what your child is seeing and hearing
• Connect the animals in the book to real-life experiences whenever possible to strengthen concept development and understanding
• Follow your child's interests and spend extra time on the animals that capture their attention

Perfect For

• Children with cortical visual impairment (CVI)
• Children with low vision
• Children with developmental delays
• Children with autism and sensory processing differences
• Early learners and preschoolers
• Early intervention programs
• Special education classrooms
• Speech-language therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Teachers of students with visual impairments (TVIs)
• Families seeking accessible, visually supportive books

Part of the Habitat Series from Little Dandelion Press, What Lives on a Farm? combines accessible design, meaningful learning, and joyful discovery to help every child build confidence as they learn about the world around them.

"In my work with children who have CVI, I have always emphasized the importance of materials that honor how each child learns to see, engage, and build meaning through experience. The resources developed by Little Dandelion Press reflect a thoughtful understanding of accessible learning and the need for materials that respect the child, their learning, and CVI needs. The work supports families and professionals in creating meaningful opportunities for connection, concept development, and authentic access to learning."

— Christine Roman, PhD

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

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.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Little Dandelion Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2026
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 13: 9798995370017
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 38
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Printed by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.de/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxemburg