The Days After Christmas

Ages 3 to 6

A joyful reminder of the beauty to be found amid the quiet of the post-holiday season.

After the bustle of the holidays, grandparents wave goodbye and it's time to pack up the sparkly decorations. The house feels too quiet. What do you do when the excitement and festivities are over?

The fireplace may be a perfect place to read new books with a cup of hot cocoa and some snuggles with Mom and Dad. And holiday leftovers might still be pretty tasty. Upon reflection, the memories of the Christmas season can bring smiles, not sadness – and a hopefulness that there’s still so much to look forward to.

THE DAYS AFTER CHRISTMAS is a heartwarming picture book that shows readers that they can find just as much magic in stillness. Includes backmatter that features a holiday craft!

About the Author

Maggie C. Rudd is the author of I’ll Hold Your Hand, On the Fourth of July, and the middle grade novel, How to Stay Invisible. When she isn’t writing, she is teaching high school, making forts, or outside getting muddy with her kids. In the days after Christmas, you can find her tromping through the woods of rural North Carolina, where she lives with her family. maggierudd.com

Elisa Chavarri is an award-winning illustrator of numerous books for children including I’ll Hold Your Hand and On the Fourth of July. Originally from Lima, Peru, she did much of her growing up in northern Michigan, where she now resides with her husband, two kids, and silly dog, Sunny. elisachavarri.com