The Bucket List Family: And the Big Adventure

by Garrett Gee

This inspiring story from the celebrated Bucket List Family—globe-trotters who have visited more than 100 countries and counting—encourages young readers and their families to seek adventure and create special memories wherever they are.Dorothy Gee loves adventure days with her family. They're the days she, her younger brothers, and her mom and dad spend time together dreaming up adventures big and small—like flying an airplane over the Pyramids at Giza and soaring above the Nile. But as their family life gets busier and busier, they find less time to play adventure. Then one Saturday, her life changes Mom and Dad roll out a map and ask Dorothy and her brothers, "Where should we go this time?" Their minds run Go sledding down a mountain! Practice cannonballs in a lake! Eat pizza in Italy! See hippos on safari in Tanzania! The biggest surprise comes "What if we make these adventures happen, for real?" Heartwarming and wholesome, this charmingly illustrated tale of one imaginative family will inspire others to find joy in play, dream big, and most important, find new ways to make memories together.

Genres: Travel

48 pages, Hardcover

Published October 28, 2025

Reviews

[Emma Frey Ranchez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very cute story, I invested in their company in college and was so excited to see this finally come to life! Got a copy for my future kids and one for my classroom ☺️

[Jenn · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you don't already know the Gee family, they are an amazing family of Travel Journalists who have been sharing their adventures via their YouTube channel for years. They are genuine, kind, and have good values and a lot of heart, which makes them a joy to watch. I've been a fan of theirs for a long time and was inspired myself to be brave and travel solo -- which led to amazing things in my own life.

I heard that they were having a book signing and meet-and-greet in Disney Springs and flew down for 29 hours to get to meet them in person! They are just as delightful in person as they are on YouTube, and I admit that I teared up several times during the event, as they honored other people in the community.

This book is told from Dorothy's perspective and starts with the family dreaming of adventure while at home. They turn their imaginations into at-home adventures, until one day, Mom decides that they are going on an adventure for real.

I love how the story shows the importance of spending time together as a family and the joy that can come from shared adventure - even if that adventure is at-home and pretend. It ends on an inspiring note, with the family actually going out and prioritizing one of the adventures they had dreamed of going on for so long. It might be that push that young families need to know that they can go on vacation even when the kids are little and life is chaotic, and to enjoy every minute you have with the people you love.

The book is beautifully illustrated, and also contains photos from the Gee family's real-life adventures on the title and copyright pages.

I got this copy at the meet-and-greet, but I have also pre-ordered several copies and will be sharing them with some young families that I know.

[Alejandra Becerra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inspiring story with fun adventures! And incredible art work!

[Grace Skinner · Rating 5 out of 5]

So so cute! I love this family so much! Highly recommend getting this for any families!