Meet Traveling Chris
Your TC Travel Guide
A Little Curiosity, A World of Adventure
Traveling Chris (TC) embodies the eager learning that bubbles up in children—to learn and experience all they can about the world around them. The character was inspired by my real son, Christian Patrick, and the whimsical Flat Stanley series in which he participated in kindergarten.
Think of TC as a cheerful companion for every “I wonder…” moment. He loves a good story, a new place, and a chance to see the world through your eyes. You don’t have to travel far to have an adventure: a library visit, a walk outside, or a new book can be the beginning of something wonderful.
TC brings the curiosity; you bring the imagination. Together, every page and every place has a story to tell.
A Reading Buddy
- Print the Traveling Chris cutout and ask a grown-up to help cut around him. Use sturdy paper, or laminate him, so he’s ready for more adventures.
- Slip TC between the pages as a bookmark to save your place. When you open your book again, he’ll be ready to pick up the story with you.
- After reading, tell TC about your favorite part, a surprising fact, or a place you’d love to visit. Add your book and reading minutes to your Reading Journey.
An Adventure Companion
- Bring your paper TC along with a grown-up to a museum, park, library, performance, or another real-world destination. Your Journey Compass has plenty of ideas.
- Hold TC up for a photo at your destination, keeping him safely away from water and busy paths. Or add his digital sticker to a photo afterward in Sticker Studio.
- Create a Real-World Adventure in Compose Journey. Share where you went, what you noticed, and “My favorite part was…” to keep the memory in your Journey Passport.
Ready to take TC along? You can download his printable cutout and bookmark on the Downloadables page, along with the Journey Compass.
