Little James’ Big Adventures

Creating worldly kids!

About the Series

Little James dreams of traveling the world with his younger sister, Susie. One special Christmas he is surprised with a magic snow globe that will take him anywhere he wishes! He and Susie then use the magic snow globe to explore a different country in each book!


They visit all the major sites and cities, taste the food of that country, and learn some new phrases and foreign language. Sometimes they even make friends. Little James and Susie admire and respect every place they visit, and always return home with a greater appreciation for that country and its culture.


These rhyming books have fun facts sprinkled throughout for extra learning.

The author of the series, Janine, lived overseas for several years and always appreciated the fun differences between her home country, the U.S., and the rest of the world.


She created the Little James' Big Adventures series to encourage a global mindset in young children and cultivate an appreciation for other cultures. As a mother, she believes it is important for our kids to be worldly.


These books give your child the experience and knowledge of traveling abroad, all from home with characters they'll love.

How it Started
Bring this magical series into your own home

There are a few different ways you can get this collection.


We currently sell from our publisher’s website and Amazon.

If you are interested in a bulk purchase, you can contact us directly and we can provide a discount for you.

We also have a coloring book!


This is available for FREE as a download.


You can print it at home yourself!


We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed creating it.

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To learn more about Australia's continent and country, Little James and Susie set out for the southern hemisphere.


After being transported to the heart of Sydney by the magic snow globe, James and Susie get to see the Opera House and the Sydney Harbor Bridge, two of the city's most iconic attractions.


In the Great Barrier Reef, they encounter a variety of marine creatures while snorkeling. They also go to the Australian zoo, where they get to pet Kangaroos and hold a koala for a while.


A meat pie is also on the menu for those who visit. Last but not least, they make a stop at Ayers Rock (commonly known as Uluru), a notable natural monument.

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Little James and Susie travel to Europe to visit the country of Italy.


The Globe lands them in the center of an Italian family's meal. In fact, James and Susie fall right into their big bowl of spaghetti carbonara! The family is warm and hospitable and welcomes James and Susie into their home to share the pasta. They become friends with the little boy Tomoso, who shows them around Rome.


They see historic landmarks like the Colosseum and learn about what it was used for. When they leave Rome they visit the Sistine Chapel to see Michelangelo’s famous artwork. They also visit the city of Pisa to see the Leaning Tower and take a gondola ride through Venice. Before they leave they make sure to have pizza in Naples and some gelato before returning home. They also learn lots of fun phrases and words in Italian.

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Little James and Susie travel to Asia to visit the country of Japan!


The Globe lands them in Shibuya crossing in the center of Tokyo. Little James and Susie visit famous temples and shrines. Then they visit Kyoto where they admire the shops, zen gardens, and bamboo forest, and they eat a delicious meal of ramen and sushi. They then head to Nara where they enjoy the wild but tame deer population.


James and Susie are already having so much fun when they witness a mochi-pounding show! When it’s done James and Susie taste their mochi and are delighted by how unique and yummy it is.


They end their journey with the breathtaking site of Mt. Fuji, a large and still active volcano. They also learn some words in Japanese throughout their adventure.

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Little James and Susie travel to the continent of Africa to visit the country of Tanzania.


The magical globe lands them in the center of a marketplace in Arusha. The people are kind and speak Swahili. James as always learns the basics of the language of the country he intends to visit, and so he orders two chips mayai for him and Susie, which to them resembles a french fry omelet. They love their first taste of this country and move on to a safari through the Serengeti!


They see and learn about many types of animals. They also visit Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro crater where they experience even more wildlife. Here they also make a friend named Kileli who is from the Massai tribe, so James and Susie get to meet and mingle with the Massai people. They are hospitable and make James and Susie a traditional dish called Ugali. James and Susie also visit natural hot springs and the famous Mt. Kilimanjaro.

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Little James and Susie travel back to Europe to visit the country of Ireland.


The Globe lands them near some interesting architectural and historical buildings, which they explore while admiring their beauty. They then head into town to find some local food to enjoy.


In town, they see a traditional dance happening, and are welcomed in to join the fun! There they meet a friend who suggests they go to see the Cliffs of Moher, which they do and think are amazing! They even get to see some friendly dolphins swimming around their boat.


They later end their trip with some delicious creamy ice cream and a magical wish!

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We learn how Little James came to receive his magical snow globe in the first place in this Christmas special and origin story. Little James informs Santa that he does not want a toy this year; instead, he wishes to travel the world and have his sister Susie accompany him wherever he goes.


James is sent on his way with a wink from Santa. James discovers the magical snow globe beneath the tree on Christmas morning. However, James is unaware of the gift's significance or power! Perhaps he was misunderstood by Santa? Then James and Susie accidentally discover its magic and wind up at the North Pole!


They visit Santa's workshop and learn facts about the Arctic and its unique wildlife. Little James and Susie then return home, excited about the upcoming places they will visit together.

We also have some wonderful activity sheets

We have created activity sheets that align with each book in the series, which we are giving away for free! We hope you enjoy them as much as we enjoyed creating them.

Contact Us

For questions about bulk orders and resale opportunities, please email


LittleJamesBigAdventures@gmail.com


for more information. We will get back to you as soon as we can, and look forward to doing business with you! We hope you enjoy this magical series.