Books with author Carron Brown

What is life like on a space station? Shine a light behind the page and see . . . What do the astronauts do in space? What do they eat? Where do they sleep? What do they wear? Each page-turn will take you another step forward on this exciting tour of a space station. The amazing see-through pages in this gorgeously illustrated non-fiction series offer benefits similar to lift-the-flaps books, (that is, they're great for early development, they deal with the idea of object permanence), but our Secrets books have the added interactive dimension of the child being able to see the surface and the hidden picture at the same time.Both a visual treat and lots of fun, all of our Shine-a-Light books also offer a glossary and additional information about their subjects, making them non-fiction gift books like no other.

What can you spot at the airport today? Shine a light behind the page and see … From the airport staff who X-ray the baggage and check passports, to the pilots who fly the planes, each page-turn takes you behind the scenes of an exciting plane trip. With well over 200,000 copies of the series sold, we are thrilled with our latest Shine-A-Light books. Author Carron Brown has been a children's non-fiction editor and writer for more than 16 years. She's a keen explorer of the small worlds around her, whether that's watching things grow in her tiny garden, or sitting On the Plane. Or imagining what's happening On the Space Station. The amazing see-through pages in this gorgeously illustrated non-fiction series offer benefits similar to lift-the-flaps books, (that is, they're great for early development, they deal with the idea of object permanence), but our Secrets books have the added interactive dimension of the child being able to see the surface and the hidden picture at the same time.Both a visual treat and lots of fun, all of our Shine-a-Light books also offer a glossary and additional information about their subjects, making them non-fiction gift books like no other.

What’s it like inside a hospital? And what happens if you have to stay overnight? This beautifully illustrated book introduces children to a busy hospital, from the operating theatre to the cafeteria, from X-rays to ambulances and from breakfast time to bed time. This is a wonderful way for children to learn about a hospital stay. In addition, the unique design of the book allows children to discover a “hidden” image by holding the page up to a bright light, much like a lift-the-flap mechanism. For children aged 3 and up, this is a wonderful introduction to hospitals.

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. The innovative see-through feature fulfils a similar function to lift-the-flap 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.

What is life like on a space station? Shine a light behind the page and see . . . What do the astronauts do in space? What do they eat? Where do they sleep? What do they wear? Each page-turn will take you another step forward on this exciting tour of a space station. The amazing see-through pages in this gorgeously illustrated non-fiction series offer benefits similar to lift-the-flaps books, (that is, they're great for early development, they deal with the idea of object permanence), but our Secrets books have the added interactive dimension of the child being able to see the surface and the hidden picture at the same time.Both a visual treat and lots of fun, all of our Shine-a-Light books also offer a glossary and additional information about their subjects, making them non-fiction gift books like no other

Many everlasting stories tell us of unimaginable sacrifices and compromises. Two such stories, Beauty and the Beast and Jack and the Beanstalk, are paired here through lavishly colored illustrations and thrilling narratives. Both stories are also explored from a historical and cultural viewpoint, giving readers a full and memorable experience of the woe of a wealthy merchant and a young man seeking fortune.

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.The innovative see-through feature fulfils a similar function to lift-the-flap 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.

Despite being born worlds apart, Cinderella and Aladdin have a lot in common—both of these plucky protagonists have good hearts, know about hard work, and discover what it’s like to have someone grant their wildest wishes. Readers will be fascinated by both of these enchanting fairy tales that have so much in common and yet originated in completely different parts of the world.