In this brightly illustrated fictional narrative, readers sequentially follow as a family packs for a trip away from home. Readers see how they choose the clothes needed for the type of trip they are going to take. Should a sweater or a swim suit be packed for a trip to the beach? Readers discover what is appropriate and can apply this knowledge to their own lives. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book, Hot Days, Cold Days, for connecting across texts and comprehension through connection strategies.