The Fixer-Upper Christmas

A gentle, heartwarming story about navigating grief and finding joy when the holidays look a little different.

The first Christmas without a loved one is always the hardest. For one young boy, the holidays have lost their magic. The house is too quiet, the decorations are packed away, and his dad is struggling to figure out how to make things right. Hoping to outrun their sadness, the family packs up and drives across the country to spend Christmas Eve working on an old, drafty farmhouse.

But a cold house, a closed town, and a dinner of cold sandwiches push the family to their breaking point. It is only in the quiet, lonely dark of the farmhouse that a simple, secret gift helps them realize that while they might be a little broken, they still have exactly what they need to fix each other.

Beautifully illustrated and emotionally resonant, The Fixer-Upper Christmas offers a safe space for children to process complex feelings during the holiday season.

Perfect for ages 5-8, this book helps families:

• Navigate Grief: Provides a gentle, accessible way to talk about the loss of a parent or loved one without being overly heavy.

• Validate Big Emotions: Shows children that it is okay to feel angry, sad, or frustrated when things change.

• Celebrate Connection: Focuses on the healing power of family, forgiveness, and finding warmth in unexpected places.

• Embrace the "New Normal": Reassures young readers that a holiday can look different and still be filled with love.

Sometimes, families are like old houses. They might have a few cracks, and they might need some work. But they are always worth fixing.