{"product_id":"what-lives-in-the-desert-rachel-worden-9798999185693","title":"What Lives in the Desert?: A Rhythmic Picture Book for Early Learning, Visual Accessibility, and Joyful Discovery","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the desert-designed for every learner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this rhythmic, visually accessible picture book, young readers meet the fascinating animals of the desert-one at a time. From the long-eared fennec fox to the quick-footed roadrunner, each page pairs simple, rhyming text with clear, high-contrast photographs to support early learning and visual accessibility, including for children with Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreated by Rachel Worden, medical mom and advocate for accessible literacy, \u003cem\u003eWhat Lives in the Desert?\u003c\/em\u003e uses real images, uncluttered backgrounds, and a calm, repetitive structure to make reading engaging for children of all abilities. Whether it's a rattlesnake shaking its tail, a tarantula tiptoeing in the sand, or a camel marching steadily under the sun, every page offers something joyful to see, hear, and say-ending with a peaceful goodbye as the desert grows quiet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for home libraries, classrooms, therapy spaces, and early intervention programs, this book supports special education teachers, speech\/OT\/vision therapists, school librarians, and parents who want to meet children where they are and help them grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSecond in the Habitat Series from Little Dandelion Press. Also available: \u003cem\u003eWhat Lives in the Ocean?\u003c\/em\u003e Coming soon: \u003cem\u003eWhat Lives in the Rainforest?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Rachel Worden\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798999185693\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Little Dandelion Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/02\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.22lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.08d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLarge Print\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Rachel Worden","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48450330657023,"sku":"9798999185693","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3741dc73-8f4a-4eab-b50d-0f3eddf9a647.jpg?v=1777267182","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/what-lives-in-the-desert-rachel-worden-9798999185693","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}