It's never too early to start grooming your kids for their Platinum Elite status. With a new line of children's books, you can open their eyes to countries like France, Costa Rica and China. All, of course, through the eyes of a lovable dog named PawPaw.

In the charming Adventures with PawPaw book series, the mop-haired canine hauls his tail from one corner of the featured country to another, exploring famous landmarks (such as the Eiffel Tower) and learning the particulars of each culture (PawPaw gets inspired by Monet).

And the best part is that the books are small enough to throw in your bag (and since they're hardcover, they won't get all bent out of shape).

Just because your child is still mastering the art of potty-training doesn't mean he or she can't explore the far reaches of the world!

Find out more about Adventures with PawPaw books ($8.95 each, written by Diana Scimone, Peapod Publishing) by visiting:

www.adventureswithpawpaw.com