The Countdown to Christmas

One page a day, until Christmas Eve.

Pick your child's edition
Order the printed Countdown by Friday, November 6, so it's there for December 1.
★★★★★4.9 average40+ reviews100+ families

One page to color for every day of December. A grown-up reads one line out loud, the kids color, and one more ornament goes on the tree.

The Countdown to Christmas book, open to a December day page
"Reminds me so much of my childhood, my sister and I staring out the window waiting for our dad to get home."
Victoria · Amazon review of the picture book
What's inside

24 days, one a night.

24
Day pages, December 1 to Christmas Eve. Each one has a line to read aloud.
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The Countdown Tree. Color one numbered ornament a day, and the star on Christmas morning.
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A thank-you card to color and give to someone who works on Christmas.
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A Christmas Helper certificate Dad signs.
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A free trade pack to download. Scan the code at the back.
December 2 page
Dec 2
December 9 page
Dec 9
December 14 page
Dec 14
December 24 page
Dec 24
The story, four lines

A town that shows up.

The electrician brings the town tree back to life.
The plumber thaws a frozen pipe so a family can bake.
On December 23, Daddy has one more call.
On Christmas Eve, the truck pulls in.
"Heartwarming sentiments and gorgeous illustrations. Our grandsons love it."
Jim Emery · Amazon review of the picture book, Canada
How it works

Read a line, color a day.

How the countdown works, day by day Which edition is right for your child

Big Hands has full scenes with medium spaces to color. Little Hands has one big, simple picture per day with thick lines, so ages three and four can color without frustration.

"The perfect bedtime story to share with your little ones."
Steve · Amazon review of the picture book
Two ways to get it

Make it the Bundle.

Ships freeThe Hands Like Daddy's hardcover
The Countdown to Christmas Bundle
$39.99 · ships free
The book, plus a page to color every day until Christmas Eve. The hardcover picture book and the printed Countdown together, shipped free.
Want both? Get the Bundle →
The Countdown to Christmas, December 24
The Countdown, printed
$14.99 · plus $4.99 shipping
A 24-day coloring countdown, one page a day from December 1 to Christmas Eve.
Just the Countdown? Get it here →
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If it doesn't land, we make it right.

Email us within 30 days of delivery for a full refund, and you keep the books. A real person, a small shop, no runaround.

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We will send four sample day pages you can print right now, so you can try it before your order arrives.

"Such an amazing kids book. Our favourite nighttime read."
Amazon Customer · Amazon review of the picture book
Before you ask

Questions, answered.

What is it?

A 24-day coloring countdown, one page a day from December 1 to Christmas Eve.

When should I order the printed one?

By Friday, November 6, so it's there for December 1.

What's the Bundle?

The hardcover picture book and the printed Countdown together for $39.99, shipped free.

Can I print it instead?

Yes. It's in the $9 Print-Tonight Pack, and it's free with the Family Activity Set through November 30.

One page a night, all December.

A grown-up reads one line out loud, the kids color, and one more ornament goes on the tree.

Pick your child's edition
Ready for December? Get the Bundle, $39.99 →
Just the Countdown, $14.99
Order the printed Countdown by Friday, November 6, so it's there for December 1.

P.S. One page a day from December 1 to Christmas Eve, with a line to read aloud and an ornament to color. With the hardcover it is the Countdown to Christmas Bundle, $39.99, shipped free. Order the printed Countdown by Friday, November 6, so it is there for December 1.

Get the Bundle, $39.99 →