Review of children’s picture book KeeKee’s Big Adventures in Rome, Italy.
A few months ago I reviewed KeeKee’s Big Adventures in Paris, France which launched a children’s book series about a calico cat named KeeKee who travels the world in a hot air balloon. I loved the first book so I was delighted to read the recently-published second installment in which the charming feline finds herself in Rome, Italy.
While in Rome, KeeKee visits the Roman Forum, the Colosseum, the Pantheon the Trevi Fountain and other famous sites in the city. She also learns about gladiators, eats pizza on a piazza and practices a few words of Italian.
Through her adventures, KeeKee provides a lovely introduction to Rome for young readers who will enjoy learning about the city along with this adorable character.
KeeKee’s Big Adventures in Paris, France and KeeKee’s Big Adventures in Rome, Italy, written by Shannon Jones and illustrated by Casey Uheski, are available from the online KeeKee Shop in hardcover or eBook format.
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jessica
London and Amsterdam!
Lisa Goodmurphy
Great choices, Jessica! London is one of my favourite cities and I’m sure that KeeKee would have a great time there. And Amsterdam is at the top of my travel wish list!
Danielle
I think KeeKee should visit New York.
Lisa Goodmurphy
Wouldn’t KeeKee have a grand time in NYC?!?
Christy
I’m still rooting for Barcelona and Istanbul, although I can think of lots of great options – Beijing, Moscow, St. Petersburg, etc.!
Lisa Goodmurphy
There’s a whole world out there for KeeKee to explore – she’s going to be a very busy cat!!
Muza-chan
Maybe Tokyo?
Jen Reyneri (@jenreyneri)
These books look fabulous! I’m sharing with my readers! Thanks!
Lisa Goodmurphy
Tokyo is a great idea, Muza-chan!
Lisa Goodmurphy
Thanks, Jen!!
Claire
KeeKee needs to fly over the pond & visit NYC!
Shirley Cooke
I believe Kee Kee should travel home…visit the Penokean Range…Agawa Canyon…Aubrey Falls…The Kirkwood Forest…just to name a few wonderous sites!
Michael Shaw
Is Kee Kee restricted to only cities? I think it’d be wonderful if she were to visit some national parks!
Linda
Prague, Madrid, Greece, Brazil. So many places! Fortunately Kee Kee has 9 lives!
Betsy
I am not sure when we will have the funds to travel abroad. It would be great to share these stories with my children in the meantime!
Betsy
London or Sydney!
Lisa Goodmurphy
KeeKee would love the Big Apple, wouldn’t she?!?
Lisa Goodmurphy
It might be too cold for KeeKee, Shirley! 😉 Your granddaughters would love these books!!
Lisa Goodmurphy
That’s a great idea, Michael! I think KeeKee should visit the Grand Canyon!
Lisa Goodmurphy
There are so many great places – makes me wish that I could travel along with KeeKee!!
Lisa Goodmurphy
Books like these are a great way to get kids interested in the world!
Lisa Goodmurphy
And I think KeeKee should visit both of those cities as well!!
Shannon
I love all your ideas! Thank you!!
Greece is KeeKee’s next stop, due Fall 2014. KeeKee Club Members voted between Athens, London and Istanbul. And Athens won!!
If only Casey and I could write/draw faster. 🙂
Merci & Grazie for all the KeeKee’s Big Adventures love!
Mike
It looks like I arrived late to the Kee Kee party Shannon and Lisa! I would have offered Berlin and Papeete! The comments were fun to read 🙂
Farrah
We actually just bought tickets to Rome, for next week 🙂 So there would be great!
Lisa Goodmurphy
Can’t wait to read about KeeKee’s adventures in Athens!
Lisa Goodmurphy
Never to late to join the party! I love your suggestions!
Lisa Goodmurphy
You’re going to have a great time in Rome, Farrah – be sure to feed the boys lots of gelato!!
Freya
Looks like great books, KeeKee should continue till she went around the world
Nicole Wiltrout
So glad KeeKee has the travel bug! Would love to share her tales with my boys.
jessica
Thank you! London is on my top three list! Amsterdam is on my list too!!!
Lisa Wood
Such a great giveaway 🙂
Love the sound of both books!