Ballooning over London

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Explore the UK’s vibrant capital city with KeeKee and her friend Willamb Sheepspeare as they hop on a double-decker bus to Big Ben, British Tea and Buckingham Palace, and more!

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The award-winning KeeKee’s Big Adventures series sparks curiosity and inspires an appreciation for our great big wonderful world!

“KeeKee’s Big Adventures in London, England”

Climb aboard and get ready to explore in KeeKee’s Big Adventures in London, the 5th picture book in the award-winning KeeKee’s Big Adventures series.

Join KeeKee, the globe-trotting calico kitty, on her latest brilliant adventures in London. Along with her friend Willamb Sheepspeare, she’ll whisk readers through the majesty of England’s capital city—from Big Ben to Buckingham Palace to a proper English tea. (Pass the scones, please!)

Explorers big and small will have a jolly good time trying out fun British expressions, peeking into royal culture, and navigating London’s beautiful streets on a double-decker bus.

In the back of this brightly illustrated book, you’ll find a kid-friendly guide map of London, a glossary of British terms, and more details on KeeKee’s favorite places.

It’s the perfect getaway for kids and families who love travel, adventure and exploring the world around them.

Keep your eyes peeled for KeeKee’s colorful hot air balloon—KeeKee’s Big Adventures in London lands on November 19 everywhere books are sold just in time for the holidays!

Shannon Jones, Author

For Shannon, her love of travel began at a young age. It opened her eyes and ears to the world. As a grownup, living in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, with her husband Paul and kitty KeeKee, the idea for KeeKee’s Big Adventures was born. After twenty years in the marketing field, Shannon is launched on her new adventures, following her passion for writing and excited to be helping kids in their quest for learning and discovery. She lives in Sarasota, Florida.

Casey Uhelski, Illustrator

Casey graduated with honors from the Savannah College of Art and Design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in illustration. As a little girl, she loved books, doodling, and daydreaming. She’s never outgrown these early enthusiasms, and has happily gone on to pursue a career as a children’s book illustrator. She lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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Book Specifications

Title: KeeKee’s Big Adventures in London, England
Author: Shannon Jones
Price: $16.99 USA / $18.99 CAN / €12,99 EUR / £11.99 UK
Publisher: Calithumpian Press
Genre: Children’s Picture Book / Travel / Europe
Pages: 40 pages
ISBN-13: 978-0-9990661-6-4
Publication: 19 November 2019
Distribution: Baker & Taylor / Ingram

Artwork from KeeKee in London

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London book cover featuring “Mom’s Choice Awards” Gold award

Double Decker Bus, London

Hopping a double-decker bus outside Shakespeare’s Globe Theater.

Proper Tea with the Queen

Enjoying proper British tea.

Dog & Duck Pub, London

Headed to the Dog & Duck Pub for a lunch.

Queen's Carriage in London, England

Beautiful carriage!

KeeKee wants to visit Big Ben

KeeKee wants to visit Big Ben, experience proper British tea, and see the Pickle Dilly Circus.

Tower of London, England

Visiting the Tower of London

London Off and Rolling!

Off they go on a carriage ride to afternoon tea.

London Underground

KeeKee and Will “mind the gap” in the Underground.

KeeKee lands at Globe Theater in London

“Hark! Who goes there?”
KeeKee landing at Shakespeare’s Globe Theater

Artwork from other titles in the KeeKee Book Series

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Cover art from individual titles

KeeKee’s Big Adventures in
Paris, France

KeeKee’s Big Adventures in
Rome, Italy

KeeKee’s Big Adventures in
Athens, Greece

KeeKee’s Big Adventures in
Amsterdam, Netherlands

About the Publisher: Calithumpian Press

Calithumpian Press is a boutique publishing company specializing in children’s books worth making noise about…books that deserve a parade.

Founded in 2012 and the publisher of the award-winning KeeKee’s Big Adventures series.

A calithump (or callithump) is a noisy boisterous makeshift band or parade, especially with pots and pans and newspaper hats.

For more, visit the Calithumpian Press Website and About Page.

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