About LDP

About Little Dandelion Press

At Little Dandelion Press, we believe every child deserves to see the story.

Founded by a mother and advocate in the Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) community, Little Dandelion Press was created from one simple but powerful idea: books should meet children where they are. Especially children with visual impairments and developmental differences who are too often overlooked by traditional publishing.

We create books with visual access, meaningful learning, and the joy of reading in mind. Rather than assuming one approach works for every child, our books incorporate thoughtful design principles that can help reduce barriers and make books more accessible to a wide range of developing readers.

That means:

• Reduced visual complexity and thoughtfully designed layouts to make it easier to find and attend to important visual information
• Real photographs and meaningful images to support recognition, understanding, and connection to the world around us
• Intentional use of color, spacing, and visual presentation to support visual access without relying on high contrast as a one-size-fits-all solution
• Rhythmic, repetitive, and predictable language to engage early learners and support participation and emerging literacy
• Developmentally appropriate pacing that gives children time to look, process, understand, and engage

Little Dandelion Press began with one mom looking for a better way to help her daughter with CVI connect with books in a way that made sense for how she sees and processes the visual world.

Today, that mission has grown beyond one child. We create books for families, educators, therapists, and professionals looking for thoughtful, accessible materials that recognize something we believe deeply:

Access to literacy begins with access to the page.

And we’re working to make that access possible, one book at a time.

Why the Dandelion?

The dandelion is more than a flower—it’s a symbol of everything we believe in:

🌼 Hope & Wishes
Blowing on a dandelion puff and making a wish is a nearly universal childhood ritual. It reminds us of dreams, potential, and the magic that lives inside every child.

🌿 Resilience & Strength
Dandelions thrive in tough conditions—growing through concrete, bouncing back after being cut, and standing tall in unexpected places. Just like the kids and families we serve.

🌞 Joy & Innocence
Its bright yellow bloom reflects sunshine, happiness, and the unfiltered joy of childhood.

✨ Transformation & Growth
From golden flower to wispy puff to scattered seeds, dandelions model the beauty of change. Our books celebrate the growth, learning, and transformation of young minds.

🌬️ Freedom & Letting Go
When the wind carries dandelion seeds, they become symbols of imagination, discovery, and possibility—just like stories do.

📚 In Children's Literature, the dandelion represents:

• The power of storytelling
• The joy of curiosity
• The strength of inclusive design
• And the belief that every child belongs 

At Little Dandelion Press, we’re proud to partner with families, therapists, and educators who know that inclusive books aren't just helpful—they're essential. Our mission is to make beautiful, developmentally informed books that children of all abilities can see, enjoy, and grow with.

Let’s build a more inclusive world—one accessible book at a time.

Meet Our Authors

Rachel Worden
Amy Shepherd, M.Ed.