The Days After Christmas - by Maggie C Rudd (Hardcover)

About the Book

"After the bustle of the holiday season, grandparents wave goodbye and it's time to pack up the sparkly ornaments. 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 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."

Book Synopsis

With lyrical writing by Maggie C. Rudd and bright illustrations by Elisa Chavarri, The Days After Christmas is a joyful picture book that reminds us that magic and cheer can still be found even after the decorations are put away. Also features instructions for a post-holiday craft!

In the days after Christmas
When you wake up in your bed
And holiday memories
Float through your head...

After the bustle of the holiday season, grandparents wave goodbye and it's time to pack up the sparkly ornaments. 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 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.

Review Quotes

"This story shows children that after the holidays, life continues... A great pick for children's library collections." --School Library Journal

"Rudd's relatable second-person rhymes reflect on the quiet days after Christmas festivities, resulting in this gentle spin on the usual yuletide fare. Cozy moments and time outdoors in the snow invigorate--just the reset needed to help everyone cherish holiday memories while looking ahead. " --Publishers Weekly

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.

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.