ADVENTURES IN TEA TIME

 A bustling world filled with adorable, tiny animals on great big adventures. Soft, spunky, and cute now comes in a darker shade of fur to relate to kids at play from diverse backgrounds. African-American history inspires the whimsy and nostalgia of the books from quilts and gardens to classic costume and southern treats. Sip some tea or spill it all with the wonderful characters of Adventures in Tea Time! 

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

Patti and Kitta are kitten cousins ready for a splashy tale! In the afternoons during 'tea time', Patti and Kitta love to imagine dreamy, drippy adventures. They laugh and play under the watchful eye of Granny and kitten-sitter, Nell. Introducing Patti and Kitta follows the kittens as they build a fort from quilts in the den. Suddenly, the girls are transported to a travelling show! They stumble, twirl, and dance just before the curtains close. Written, illustrated, and published by Rae Pleasant, Pleasant Folk LLC. 

The original book is now out of print. It was a wonderful experiment that taught me all about publishing and reinvigorated my love of illustration. Stay tuned for the next adventure!

Original Picture Book

Copyright Certificate and ISBN 2016 
Published by PLEASANT FOLK LLC 2016

Illustrations

Over twenty-five original hand-drawn illustrations
Watercolor, color pencil, and crayon  

EXHIBITIONS and OUTREACH

North Texas Library Hop Exhibition
From Black History Month to Kwanzaa 2015

Capezio Dance Store, Dallas, TX
Book Launch Celebration, October 2016

Plano Public Library 18st AIR SPACE
Artist in Residence, Winter 2016-2017

Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum
Black History Month Guest Artist, February 2018

Nemacolin Woodlands Resort and Spa
Artist in Residence, Spring 2019

Listen to the Audio Book!

Written, Narrated, and Published by: Rae Pleasant, Pleasant Folk LLC
Production and Mixing: Matt Aslanian, Aslan Audio
Original Music Composition: Leon Rollerson Productions

“They aren’t cats. They are little elves.
Both their names are Sally.”

-Curious Child, 18st AIR Space Winter 2016-2017

“This is excellent! That’s the real deal!”

-Friendly Dad, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, Spring 2019

“It’s like an acid-washed Fairy tale!”

-A guy from Bumble, Winter 2019

“It was also a pleasure to have you as Avery’s Teacher.
He would tell me all the time how you were his favorite.
I know he’s gonna miss you.”

-Mom of my first-grade student who loved to draw, Winter 2022

More pictures from the world of Adventures in Tea Time!