Always Together at Christmas

Illustrated by Mark Chambers
Help children discover the joy of Christmas 2020 with this timely picture book that affirms the special magic of the holidays even if we're physically separated from our loved ones!

Christmas will always mean love.
Even if love looks a little different this year.

As families and communities come together--and stay apart--in creative ways this holiday season, bring comfort and joy to children with this story about a Christmas like no other.

Always Together at Christmas highlights different family traditions and the ways they're changing in 2020: from Santa's elves practicing social distancing to opening presents via Zoom on Christmas morning. And it even includes ideas for new quarantine-appropriate Christmas traditions!

The sweet and cozy illustrations add classic touches, making this book the perfect gift to share with family and friends from across the miles.
Sara Sargent is an editor at Random House Children's Books. She collects Christmas ornaments from all over the world, from every city she visits--her favorite one is a hand-painted pink bauble from the Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo, California. Sara lives in Brooklyn, and this is her first picture book.

Mark Chambers is an author and illustrator of children's picture books and young fiction. Mark has been shortlisted for the AOI World Illustration Awards and the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, and he's been awarded the Sheffield Children's Picture Book Award. Mark will be celebrating the holidays in France.
"Lyrical."—Kirkus Reviews

"The message of togetherness and joy is strong and well done, perfect for any season, and will bring together parents and youngsters who need to learn about holiday safety and togetherness."—Midwest Book Review

About

Help children discover the joy of Christmas 2020 with this timely picture book that affirms the special magic of the holidays even if we're physically separated from our loved ones!

Christmas will always mean love.
Even if love looks a little different this year.

As families and communities come together--and stay apart--in creative ways this holiday season, bring comfort and joy to children with this story about a Christmas like no other.

Always Together at Christmas highlights different family traditions and the ways they're changing in 2020: from Santa's elves practicing social distancing to opening presents via Zoom on Christmas morning. And it even includes ideas for new quarantine-appropriate Christmas traditions!

The sweet and cozy illustrations add classic touches, making this book the perfect gift to share with family and friends from across the miles.

Author

Sara Sargent is an editor at Random House Children's Books. She collects Christmas ornaments from all over the world, from every city she visits--her favorite one is a hand-painted pink bauble from the Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo, California. Sara lives in Brooklyn, and this is her first picture book.

Mark Chambers is an author and illustrator of children's picture books and young fiction. Mark has been shortlisted for the AOI World Illustration Awards and the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, and he's been awarded the Sheffield Children's Picture Book Award. Mark will be celebrating the holidays in France.

Praise

"Lyrical."—Kirkus Reviews

"The message of togetherness and joy is strong and well done, perfect for any season, and will bring together parents and youngsters who need to learn about holiday safety and togetherness."—Midwest Book Review

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