Shine-A-Light Series

Shine a Light: Secrets of the Rainforest

by Carron Brown and Alyssa Nassner

Published 16 March 2015

What is hidden in the world around us? For ages 3 and up, the uniquely designed Shine-A-Light series of books uncovers the facts behind a diverse range of places and topics through hidden images that are revealed by light. First, view a full-colour scene and read about what is pictured – but what else is there? Shine a torch behind the page, or hold it up to the light, to reveal what is hidden. Turn the page to read fun facts about the hidden image in black and white. A world of surprises awaits!

Discover the amazing animals that live in the lush rainforest, with this gorgeously illustrated book of natures hidden habitats. By simply holding the book up to the light, or shining a light behind each page, young children will be able to discover the animals and plants that live in and around a kapok tree, from the colourful parrots in the canopy, to the sleek jaguar on the forest floor.

Other titles in the 'Shine-A-Light' series:
Shine-A-Light: Secrets of the Seashore
Shine-A-Light: Secrets of the Vegetable Garden
Shine-A-Light: Secrets of our Earth

Shine a Light: Secrets of the Apple Tree

by Carron Brown and Alyssa Nassner

Published 14 October 2013

This beautifully illustrated book will introduce children to the joys of nature, and show them what wonderful secrets are revealed if you just look a little closer. By holding a light behind each page, children can see the creatures who make a tree their home, from the worms who live among the roots to the birds who nest high up in the branches. The clever see-through reading technique creates an experience of interactive learning, showing both the surface and what is hidden underneath at the same time.

Shine a Light: On the Plane

by Carron Brown and Bee Johnson

Published 2 February 2017

What is hidden in the world around us? For ages 3 and up, the uniquely designed Shine-A-Light series of books uncovers the facts behind a diverse range of places and topics through hidden images that are revealed by light. First, view a full-colour scene and read about what is pictured – but what else is there? Shine a torch behind the page, or hold it up to the light, to reveal what is hidden. Turn the page to read fun facts about the hidden image in black and white. A world of surprises awaits!

Watch a plane get ready for take-off with this beautifully illustrated interactive book! By simply holding the book up to the light, or shining a torch behind each page, young readers will be able to discover the hidden secrets of an airport, how pilots prepare a plane for flight, and how cabin crew help passengers to enjoy their journey.

Other titles in the 'Shine-A-Light' series:
Shine-A-Light: On the Train
Shine-A-Light: On the Farm
Shine-A-Light: On the Space Station

Shine a Light: On the Construction Site

by Carron Brown and Bee Johnson

Published 6 July 2015

What is hidden in the world around us? For ages 3 and up, the uniquely designed Shine-A-Light series of books uncovers the facts behind a diverse range of places and topics through hidden images that are revealed by light. First, view a full-colour scene and read about what is pictured – but what else is there? Shine a torch behind the page, or hold it up to the light, to reveal what is hidden. Turn the page to read fun facts about the hidden image in black and white. A world of surprises awaits!

Watch a skyscraper spring up with this beautifully illustrated interactive book! By simply holding the book up to the light, or shining a light behind each page, young readers will be able to discover how large buildings are constructed, who builds them, and all about the amazing machines they use in the process.

Other titles in the 'Shine-A-Light' series:
Shine-A-Light: At the Garage
Shine-A-Light: On the Plane
Shine-A-Light: On the Space Station

Shine A Light Secrets of Winter

by Carron Brown and Georgina Tee

Published 1 September 2015

A Shine-a-Light book. Discover natures wintertime secrets and meet the animals and plants that live in and around a snow-covered forest, from the bears in their lairs and the foxes in their earths to the squirrels and birds in the treetops.

Shine a Light: On The Train

by Carron Brown and Bee Johnson

Published 6 April 2015

Discover the excitement of life on the rails in this first transport book, perfect for budding train enthusiasts! Simply by holding the pages up to light, young readers can see inside the engine, meet the people who work on the trains, and discover where the trains they travel on go at night.

Shine a Light: Secrets of the Vegetable Garden

by Carron Brown

Published 1 January 2016

What is hidden in the world around us? For ages 3 and up, the uniquely designed Shine-A-Light series of books uncovers the facts behind a diverse range of places and topics through hidden images that are revealed by light. First, view a full-colour scene and read about what is pictured – but what else is there? Shine a torch behind the page, or hold it up to the light, to reveal what is hidden. Turn the page to read fun facts about the hidden image in black and white. A world of surprises awaits!

Discover the hidden wonders of the vegetable garden, with this gorgeously illustrated book that reveals nature’s secrets. By simply holding the book up to the light, or shining a torch behind each page, young children will be able to discover the animals and plants that live in and around a vegetable patch, from the worms in the soil, to the birds in the treetops.

Other titles in the 'Shine-A-Light' series:
Shine-A-Light: Secrets of the Rainforest
Shine-A-Light: Secrets of Winter
Shine-A-Light: Secret of our Earth

Shine a Light: At The Garage

by Carron Brown and Charlie Davis

Published 6 July 2017

What is hidden in the world around us? For ages 3 and up, the uniquely designed Shine-A-Light series of books uncovers the facts behind a diverse range of places and topics through hidden images that are revealed by light. First, view a full-color scene and read about what is pictured—but what else is there? Shine a flashlight behind the page, or hold it up to the light, to reveal what is hidden. Turn the page to read fun facts about the hidden image in black and white. A world of surprises awaits!

What goes on inside a busy, noisy garage? Children can find out in this beautifully illustrated Shine-a-Light title, which looks at a day in a garage, where engines are fixed, wheels are pumped up, and vehicles are repainted and mended so that everyone can go on their way.

For children aged 3 and up, this is a wonderful introduction to all sorts of vehicles and mechanical work.

In The City

by Carron Brown and Catherine Pearson

Published 20 July 2017

What is hidden in the world around us? For ages 3 and up, the uniquely designed Shine-A-Light series of books uncovers the facts behind a diverse range of places and topics through hidden images that are revealed by light. First, view a full-colour scene and read about what is pictured – but what else is there? Shine a torch behind the page, or hold it up to the light, to reveal what is hidden. Turn the page to read fun facts about the hidden image in black and white. A world of surprises awaits!

Meet a family who live in the city and discover what they do and where they go! Spend a day in the city and follow the family as they travel to work and to school, shop, relax in the park, enjoy a play, and eat dinner in a restaurant. A wonderful first introduction to life in the big city with a unique design that adds a whole new dimension of enjoyment for children, this book is a fun and innovative non-fiction title for your child's bookshelf.

Other titles in the 'Shine-A-Light' series:
Shine-A-Light: On the Construction Site
Shine-A-Light: On the Farm
Shine-A-Light: On the Space Station

Shine a Light: Wonders of our World

by Carron Brown and Stef Murphy

Published 5 July 2018

What is hidden in the world around us? For ages 3 and up, the uniquely designed Shine-A-Light series of books uncovers the facts behind a diverse range of places and topics through hidden images that are revealed by light. First, view a full-colour scene and read about what is pictured – but what else is there? Shine a torch behind the page, or hold it up to the light, to reveal what is hidden. Turn the page to read fun facts about the hidden image in black and white. A world of surprises awaits!

What incredible sights can you find within these pages? Cross the continents to marvel at beautiful temples and ancient cities, and explore the mountains, canyons and waterfalls that are some of the most impressive places on our planet. Children will love exploring the world through this beautifully illustrated Shine-a-Light title, packed with amazing surprises.

Other titles in the 'Shine-A-Light' series:
Shine-A-Light: Secrets of the Rainforest
Shine-A-Light: Secrets of the Seashore
Shine-A-Light: Secrets of our Earth

Shine a Light: Wonders of the USA

by Carron Brown

Published 2 February 2017

What is hidden in the world around us? For ages 3 and up, the uniquely designed Shine-A-Light series of books uncovers the facts behind a diverse range of places and topics through hidden images that are revealed by light. First, view a full-colour scene and read about what is pictured – but what else is there? Shine a torch behind the page, or hold it up to the light, to reveal what is hidden. Turn the page to read fun facts about the hidden image in black and white. A world of surprises awaits!

Take a trip across the USA and explore its natural and manmade landmarks with this new title in the wonderful Shine-a-Light series. Informative and visually exciting, this whistle-stop tour takes children from Hawaii to the Everglades and from the White House to the Statue of Liberty. For children aged 3 and up, this is the perfect introduction to the wonders of the USA.

Other titles in the 'Shine-A-Light' series:
Shine-A-Light: Wonders of the World
Shine-A-Light: In the City
Shine-A-Light: On the Space Station

On the Space Station

by Carron Brown and Bee Johnson

Published 21 December 2015

Watch a skyscraper spring up with this beautifully illustrated interactive book! By simply holding the book up to the light, or shining a light behind each page, young readers will be able to discover how large buildings are constructed, who builds them, and all about the amazing machines they use in the process. The innovative see-through feature fulfils a similar function to lift-theflaps books, but has the added interactive dimension of the child being able to see both the surface and the hidden picture at the same time.

Shine a Light: Secrets of Animal Camouflage

by Carron Brown and Wesley Robins

Published 7 July 2016

New light is thrown on the secrets of animal camouflage in this delightfully illustrated new Shine-a-Light title. Children will discover how animals hide by ingeniously adapting to their environment. From stick insects hiding on branches to the extraordinary owl butterly with wing patterns which resemble the eyes of an owl, the simple text and beautiful illustrations reveal the secrets of this spectacular world.

The unique design of the book allows children to discover a “ hidden“ image by holding the page up to a bright light. For children aged 3 and up, this is the perfect introduction to the hidden mysteries of the natural world.

Secrets of Our Earth

by Carron Brown

Published 1 January 2017

A Shine-a-Light Book
Embark upon a memorable journey of discovery with this combination of natural landscapes, animal habitats, and geological wonders.
From a snowy Antarctic landscape and dry African grasslands to tectonic plates rumbling beneath the planet's crust and meteorites whizzing through the atmosphere, children will be fascinated by the beauty of their home – our Earth!The unique design of the book allows children to discover a “hidden“ image by holding the page up to a bright light. For children aged 3 and up, this is the perfect introduction to the hidden mysteries of our Earth.