Book Series · 8 Books

A Shine-a-Light Book Books

In order from Secrets of the Rain Forest to Inventions of the USA.

The A Shine-a-Light Book series is a set of 8 picture books by Carron Brown, published between 2014 and 2023. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 35 pages.

Secrets of the Rain Forest
Secrets of the Seashore
Secrets of Winter
On the Train
On the Construction Site
In the City
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Secrets of the Rain Forest
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$1248
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014

Secrets of the Rain Forest

By Carron Brown, Alyssa Nassner (Illustrator)

Uncover the hidden wonders of a kapok tree's vibrant ecosystem.

36 pages
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Hardcover
Summary: Venture into the heart of the rain forest, where a kapok tree teems with life. From vibrant parrots soaring above to elusive jaguars prowling below, each page reveals a new surprise. Shine a light to uncover the secrets of this lush habitat, where tree frogs hide and nature's beauty unfolds. What mysteries will you discover in this captivating world?
The complete set

A Shine-a-Light Book Series

8 books · Published 2014–2023

Secrets of the Rain Forest
Series
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$1248

Secrets of the Rain Forest

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014

Uncover the hidden wonders of a kapok tree's vibrant ecosystem.

Secrets of the Seashore
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Secrets of the Seashore

Picture Book · 2014

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Secrets of Winter
Series
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$1248

Secrets of Winter

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

Discover hidden winter wonders by shining a light and revealing nature's secrets.

On the Train
Series
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$1248

On the Train

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

Discover hidden secrets by peering inside trains with light.

On the Construction Site
Series
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$1248

On the Construction Site

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

Discover hidden secrets of a bustling construction site with a unique see-through adventure.

In the City
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In the City

Picture Book · 2017

Reveal a city's hidden wonders through a family's daily adventures.

Dinosaurs
Series
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$1248

Dinosaurs

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Uncover the secrets of a prehistoric world where dinosaurs ruled.

Inventions of the USA
Series
Sale price
$1248

Inventions of the USA

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

Uncover the secrets of American inventors and their groundbreaking creations.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the A Shine-a-Light Book series?

There are 8 books in the A Shine-a-Light Book series. It began with Secrets of the Rain Forest in 2014, and the newest book, Inventions of the USA, was published in 2023.

What ages are the A Shine-a-Light Book books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring A Shine-a-Light Book to life.

01

Carron Brown

Author
02

Sara Hurst

Author
03

Alyssa Nassner

Illustrator
04

Georgina Tee

Illustrator
05

Bee Johnson

Illustrator
06

Lucy Cripps

Illustrator
07

Giordano Poloni

Illustrator

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