At the End of the Day

Lisl H. Detlefsen ∙ Illustrated by Lynnor Bontigao

Hardcover

Published on Apr 23, 2024 | 40 Pages

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Grades Preschool – 3
Ages 4–8

A pitch-perfect story about a busy, exhausted, and loving family dealing with one obstacle after another in the run-up to bedtime, in the spirit of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.

At the end of a long day, sometimes it feels as if time will keep stretching endlessly. There are errands to run, homework to do, and toys to be put away. Sometimes it’s windy, and stormy, or downright boring. But . . . sometimes, with a little patience, the end of the day can be warm and cozy, surprising and exciting, and just right—filled with reasons to be grateful for the day you’ve had, and to look forward to tomorrow, too.

"Gentle and heartwarming." —Kirkus Reviews

"The text’s soothing rhythm makes for a fine bedtime story." —The Horn Book

"A solid bedtime choice for a kid who needs a reminder that a bad day doesn’t mean the end of the world and that it’s just as important to appreciate little moments as big ones." —The Bulletin

ISBN 9780593378632 (Hardcover)
Published on Apr 23, 2024
Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages 40
Dimensions 8-1/2 x 11
Age Range 4-8 years
Grade Preschool - 3
Reading Level Lexile: AD560L | Fountas/Pinnell: M

ISBN 9780593378656 (Ebook)
Published on Apr 23, 2024
Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages 40
Age Range 4-8 years
Grade Preschool - 3
Reading Level Lexile: AD560L | Fountas/Pinnell: M

Lisl H. Detlefsen

Lisl H. Detlefsen is the author of a growing number of picture books including If You Had A Jetpack illustrated by Linzie Hunter, which was a Spring 2018 Kids’ Indie Next pick and an ALA LITA Excellence in Children’s and Young Adult Science Fiction Notable Picture Book, and On The Go Awesome illustrated by Robert Neubecker, which was a Bank Street College Best Children’s Book of the Year choice. Lisl lives on a family-owned cranberry marsh with her husband, two sons, and two cats.

Lynnor Bontigao

Lynnor Bontigao grew up in Manila and is the author-illustrator of the picture book SARI-SARI SUMMERS, a nostalgic love letter to the Philippines, her homeland, and to grandmothers, and includes a bonus sweet recipe. She also illustrated one of Kirkus Reviews’ Best Picture Books of 2023, THE WORLD’S BEST CLASS PLANT by award-winning authors Liz Garton Scanlon and Audrey Vernick, as well as SEASHELL KEY, a new chapter book series by Lourdes Heuer, deemed by Parents Magazine as a 2024 Ultimate Summer Reading book. Lynnor is also the illustrator of several other picture books including MILES AHEAD by Minh Lê, AT THE END OF THE DAY by Lisl Detlefsen, KAILANI’S GIFT by Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young, YOU ARE REVOLUTIONARY by Cindy Wang Brandt, JACK & AGYU by Justine Villanueva, and more. Lynnor loves stories with heart and humor, especially where relationships, culture, and food are intertwined.