{"product_id":"the-days-after-christmas-9780374390167","title":"The Days After Christmas","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith lyrical writing by Maggie C. Rudd and bright illustrations by Elisa Chavarri, \u003ci\u003eThe Days After Christmas\u003c\/i\u003e 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!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn the days after Christmas\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhen you wake up in your bed\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnd holiday memories\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFloat through your head...\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter the bustle of the holiday season, grandparents wave goodbye and it's time to pack up the sparkly ornaments. The house feels too quiet. \u003ci\u003eWhat do you do when the excitement and festivities are over?\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaggie C. Rudd\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eI'll Hold Your Hand\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOn the Fourth of July\u003c\/i\u003e, and the middle grade novel, \u003ci\u003eHow to Stay Invisible\u003c\/i\u003e. 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElisa Chavarri \u003c\/b\u003eis an award-winning illustrator of numerous books for children including \u003ci\u003eI'll Hold Your Hand\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eOn the Fourth of July\u003c\/i\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50874680836370,"sku":"9780374390167","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_681c5296-76a4-4b53-a124-dc50a6bee12f.jpg?v=1738003911","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-days-after-christmas-9780374390167","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}