What Lives in the Rainforest?: A Rhythmic Journey Through the Rainforest-Designed for Every Learner: 3 (Habitats) - Couverture souple

Worden, Rachel

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798999882271

Editeur : Little Dandelion Press, 2025

Synopsis

Supported by Dr. Christine Roman-Lantzy, internationally recognized CVI expert and creator of the CVI Range®

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

What Lives in the Rainforest? 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 discover rainforest animals in a way that is visually accessible, engaging, and meaningful.

Unlike traditional animal 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

Meet fascinating rainforest animals one at a time, including the toucan, sloth, jaguar, tree frog, spider monkey, blue morpho butterfly, harpy eagle, river turtle, agouti, caterpillar, and more.

Every spread incorporates three key principles:

HIGH CONTRAST
Helps important visual information stand out.

REDUCED COMPLEXITY
Minimizes visual overwhelm and supports attention.

MEANINGFUL CONTEXT
Helps children connect what they see to real-world experiences.

The book also highlights each animal's salient features, the visual characteristics that make it unique. Talking about these key features helps children strengthen recognition, build concepts, and identify animals across books, toys, videos, and real-life experiences.

How to Use This Book

• Read at your child's pace and allow time for looking
• Revisit favorite animals often
• Talk about each animal's salient features
• Use simple language to describe what your child is seeing
• Connect the animals to real-life experiences, videos, toys, or visits to the zoo or animal sanctuaries

Perfect For

• Children with CVI
• Children with low vision
• Children with developmental delays
• Children with autism and sensory processing differences
• Early intervention
• Special education
• Speech and occupational therapy
• Preschool and home learning

Part of the Habitat Series from Little Dandelion Press, What Lives in the Rainforest? helps every child build confidence, concepts, and curiosity through accessible learning.

"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

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Little Dandelion Press
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798999882271
• Reliure: Tapa blanda
• Nombre de pages: 32
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Manufactured by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.es/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxembourg