The Traveling Trunk Series
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In her first adventure, Carla discovers her grandmother’s magical trunk and goes to Guatemala during Dia de Los Muertos. She meets a new friend who invites her along to celebrate this beautiful tradition. Carl learns about a kite festival, the food, and even worry dolls!
Carla is worried about her next math test. Grandma Silvia suggests that she play with the items in the traveling trunk to take her mind off of it. Carla is magically transported to Thailand and her new friend, Lamai, invites Carla to join her for Loy Krathong. Carla learns the value of letting go of things that bother her.
When Carla tries on a pretty blue dress, the magical trunk plops her in Sweden at the Midsummer Festival. She meets a brother and sister who teach her how to dance like a frog, make a wreath, and introduce her to some delicious food.
Carla’s best friend, Willow, comes for a visit. They play with a sombrero they find in Grandma Silvia’s traveling trunk and wind up in Mexico! They celebrate Dia de Independencia by watching a parade, eating traditional foods, going to a play, and even breaking a pinata.
Have you ever ridden on a camel? Carla gets the chance to do just that when the traveling trunk transports her to South Korea. Who knew that Children's Day could be so much fun?
Carla wants to learn a new game. She gets more than that when Grandma Silvia shows her a special necklace from the traveling trunk. They are whisked away to Kenya where Carla meets the Samburu tribe.
Why would you kiss a rock? Carla finds out when the traveling trunk whisks her to Ireland on St. Patrick's Day.
When Carla is whisked off to Vietnam during their lunar New Year celebration, she experiences a whole new culture and finds out that Tet is becoming her new favorite holiday. What are those lions doing on top of that pole?