Five Curious Cardinals

by Amy Shepherd, M.Ed.

Spark wonder and inspire curiosity through joyful discovery.

Five curious cardinals are on the move! In this engaging, rhythmic counting story, children follow along as the cardinals explore their winter world and meet new animal friends along the way. With each turn of the page, readers count higher, track movement, and join in the cheerful refrain of “cheer-a-lee!”

Designed with intention, Five Curious Cardinals features high-contrast imagery on a black background, predictable patterns, and clear visual presentation to support early learning and visual engagement. This makes it especially supportive for children with cortical visual impairment (CVI), while remaining a joyful and accessible experience for all learners.

As            children read, they’ll build:

• Early counting and number sense
• Visual tracking and attention
• Language through rhythm and repetition
• Confidence through predictable structure

Set in a peaceful winter landscape, this story also gently celebrates connection, curiosity, and the joy of discovering new friends.

A perfect choice for:

• Early learners and preschoolers
• Children developing counting skills
• Classrooms, therapy settings, and home libraries
• Families and educators seeking thoughtfully designed, visually accessible books

Created for real learners. Built with love.

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Printing & Shipping through LDP

Our books are printed to order and shipped standard to help keep costs low. Media Mail delivery typically takes 2–8 business days after shipping, depending on your location.

• Paperback, Hardcover, and Spiral bound books: Please allow approximately 6-12 business days for processing and printing.. Longer during holiday season
• If we have your items in-stock at the time of order, they will be shipped out within 4-5 business day. 

If your order contains both in-stock and printed-to-order items, your order may be held until all items are ready to ship together.

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