Books in Shine-A-Light Book series

A gorgeous keepsake book that shines with holiday cheer and foil on every spread, All Is Merry and Bright is full of illumination and hope—perfect for the youngest readers in your life.Stars jingle in the sky All is calm over night All is merry All is bright As cheer and good will fill the air, there is an undeniable, joyous feeling that connects the world during the holiday season. With show-stopping foil, embossing, and spot UV on every page, All Is Merry and Bright is an artistic and shimmering board book celebrating the deep sense of happiness and hope that glows as warm and bright as the holiday lights.

“A Supernova of love.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) A gorgeous keepsake book that shines with emotion and foil on every spread, The World Shines for You is full of illumination and hope—perfect for the youngest readers in your life.There is a tree in the forest There are leaves on the wind There are clouds in the sky There are snowflakes drifting down A simple story connects the world, the seasons, change, and everything that shimmers in life with show-stopping foil, embossing, and spot UV on every page. This artistic and heartwarming first book truly says what every parent wants to share with their little ones: The World Shines for You.

Discover the hidden wonders of the vegetable garden, with this gorgeously illustrated book that reveals natures 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.

Taking a magical leap five years into the future, Georgia and her young rock band embark on a worldwide tour to learn firsthand of wondrous eco/bio solutions developed by newly concerned and highly motivated societies in ten different nations: Canada, India, Germany, South Korea, Russia, Japan, Iran, Saudi Arabia, China, and the U.S. Everywhere they go—27 very interesting locations in all—she and her Bold Scarab Rockers are greeted by students who’ve set new green lyrics to music for them to play—which they do, enthusiastically! And the audiences join right in—it’s like sing-along karaoke!But can the marvelous eco/bio advances revealed on the tour become ongoing, concrete realities? That is but one of the questions Georgia and the gang are faced with.The more immediate questions turn out to be: Is an election year in America now more likely to deliver surprises than widely expected results? How can complacent voters be motivated to show up, make hard choices, and prevent unpleasant outcomes?

We’ve all heard of, or known, someone who is succeeding despite the impact of a horrific accident. Or is capable of performing amazing mathematical calculations. Or can instantly recall reams of complex information. Or even, on occasion, exhibit preternatural abilities to glimpse the future.In developing characters that check all of the above boxes, the author presents the reader with his version of a true supergirl. No flying through the air. No stopping bullets or speeding trains. Just extraordinary mental capabilities, a fierce determination to attack the problem of malnutrition, and the ability to convince others to join her in the battle. She wears an apron, not a cape.While Smoker weaves a fictitious story, he presents ample evidence that the very real dilemma of child hunger in America has real solutions. And he shows the reader that those solutions, or similar ones, could be successfully implemented, if only the American middle class would shed their complacency, and let their conscience be their guide.

In the Trilogy, the three novels that comprise the Bright Light Shines series are combined under one cover and presented in reverse sequence, latest to earliest: “BRIGHT LIGHT SHINES ON MuSiC IN THE FIGHT!”; “BRIGHT LIGHT SHINES ON VIOLENT C!R!I!M!E”; and “BRIGHT LIGHT SHINES THROUGH THE BLIND.” Topics of interest include new green karaoke lyrics; worldwide eco/bio concerns; a new concept of spelling based on phonetics; gun violence; school shootings; and child hunger.

Children will love to climb aboard Charlie, for he demonstrates the power of positive thinking through his perseverance and encouraging song--with genuine train sounds. The caboose arrives, the trip is done. The Can-Do Choo Choo had such fun. 'Just wait till morning,' says our friend, 'And I can do it all again!' Children will gravitate to this infectious story of perseverance, for there are no obstacles Charlie cannot overcome with his 'can-do' attitude and optimistic approach to life. When Charlie's nose is pressed, children hear the conductor shout, 'All aboard!' The catchy rhyme and repetitive refrain mimics the sound of a train's momentum which makes this an ideal read-aloud book. The PVC push-button nose, train sounds, and cheerful illustrations will make this book a beloved favorite with young children. Ages 3 to 5.

The innovative see-through device fulfills a similar function to lift-the-flaps 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. ¿Qué secretos guarda nuestro mundo? Ilumina el reverso de las páginas y los verás... ¡Explora el planeta de cerca y descubre un montón de sorpresas! Desde la lava que sale de un volcán y las tormentas con rayos y truenos hasta los animales que viven en la arena y en el fondo del mar. El mundo está lleno de maravillas impresionantes.