Interactive Children's Travel Books Target Cities of Interest

Designed to educate and engage entire families through its characters, activities and maps.

Austin, TX (PRWEB) November 29, 2006 -- Children can learn about the nation's capitol and virtually travel there through the eyes of two whimsical fun-loving penguins named Cha-Cha and ZEE in the first in a series of children's travel books from tkPublishing in Austin, Texas. Cha-Cha & ZEE Explore Our Nation's Capital features photographs of Washington, D.C. providing children, and adults, with a resource by traveling with the two main characters, Cha-Cha and ZEE as they visit the familiar sites.

tkPublishing plans future books to feature other US cities as the two penguins travel to San Antonio next, and then off to San Francisco. The books are designed to entertain, educate, and engage families as readers visit cities across the United States.

The fictional characters of the book, Cha-Cha and ZEE, are two inquisitive penguins living at the National Zoo in Washington D.C. One day, they decide to leave the zoo to tour the nation's capital. As Cha-Cha and ZEE embark upon their journey, the two provide a wealth of information about the city. The Mall, Lincoln's monument, the White House, and other fixtures of Americana will become familiar to children as they explore alongside Cha-Cha and ZEE.

Available with the book is Cha-Cha & ZEE's Activity Book, plus the reader's very own Tour Guide featuring a map with historical landmarks.

Before traveling, many people first consult a travel book to learn the history and points of interest of their chosen destination. These travel books often have maps, pictures, diagrams and stories to inform readers about the more intriguing aspects of the locale. What do young children have to reference? Until now, there have been few if any travel books for them.

This captivating book is the first in a series of children's travelogues. Many people enjoy reading travel books to allow their imagination to take them to far away places, and this series is no exception. Children love Cha-Cha and ZEE and eagerly anticipate their next adventure. Romantic and exotic locations are explained at a young person's level, and the friendly penguins act as guides, captivating the imaginations of youngsters everywhere. The Cha-Cha and ZEE series opens a door to the entire world.

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