The Christmas series · 3 books · 3 ways to draw

Draw by Grid: Christmas

By cartoonist Kevin Coulston. Not sure it’s the right one? Compare all 3 Christmas books below and pick the best fit for your kid’s age.

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Three ways to draw the same characters

Trace Then Color

Ages 3+
Example page from Trace Then Color: Cartoon Christmas Characters

Follow a dotted outline, then color it in. Best for little hands just learning to hold a pencil.

  • Preschool and pre-K
  • No reading needed
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How to Draw

Ages 5+
Example page from How to Draw: Christmas

Every character is built step by step, with a light gray outline of the finished drawing to follow. Kids learn to build drawings from simple shapes.

  • Kindergarten to grade 5
  • Builds real drawing skills
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Draw by Grid

Ages 5+ · this book
Example page from Draw by Grid: Christmas

Copy one square at a time to get the proportions just right. Great for kids who like puzzles.

  • Grades K to 5
  • Teaches proportion and focus
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About this book

Learn to Draw Fun Cartoon Christmas Characters!

This exciting 106-page drawing book will teach your child how to draw their favorite Christmas characters in a simple yet enjoyable way! From Santa Claus to Snowmen, each page is packed with fun and creativity.

Why Your Kids Will Love This Book:

  • Simple, step-by-step instructions
  • Fun holiday characters – Santa, Mrs. Claus, Elves, Reindeer, Christmas Trees, and more!
  • Boosts imagination and creativity
  • Great for the whole family

Perfect for children aged 5 and up, this book nurtures artistic talent and encourages your kids to create their own holiday stories through art. Watch their imaginations flourish as they draw Santa, Mrs. Claus, Candy Canes, Reindeer, Stockings, Cookies, Snowmen, and more!

About the Author:

Author and Illustrator Kevin Coulston is an accomplished cartoonist, animator, and writer. He is the author and illustrator of over 50 (and still counting) children’s drawing books available here on FirstArtBooks.com. Kevin has also authored numerous kid-friendly comic book series, including “Dylan McVillain: A Super Villain with the Best Intentions” and “The Adventures of a 4th Grade Space Captain,” along with the Children’s Picture Book series “Alexis and the T-Rexes.”

Over a decade and a half since his initial published work, Kevin is now dedicating himself to inspiring the next generation of illustrators with his “How To Draw,” “Trace Then Color,” and “Draw by Grid” series of art books.

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These are original interior pages. Open a full-size JPG to print, or download a copy for your next drawing session.

Draw by Grid: Christmas — interior sample 1
Free Candy Cane Grid Drawing Activity
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Draw by Grid: Christmas — interior sample 2
Free Christmas Tree Grid Drawing Activity
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Draw by Grid: Christmas — interior sample 3
Free Blank Grid Drawing Worksheet
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Try the free Christmas activity sheets

Four free sheets to print and finish your own way: a stocking, a tree, a snowman face and a gingerbread person.

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Free pages from this book

The candy from this book is free to draw on a grid, and you can draw it step by step too, with a draw-along video.

Compare the Christmas books

Trace Then Color: Cartoon Christmas CharactersHow to Draw: ChristmasDraw by Grid: Christmas
StyleTrace and colorStep-by-step lessonsGrid drawing
Ages3+5+5+
Drawings———
Pages106106106
PublishedNov 2022Dec 2021Nov 2023
ISBN-13979-8362395414979-8778116238979-8869604798
AmazonAmazonBuy on Amazon
Draw by Grid: Christmas book cover
Draw by Grid: Christmas

Hours of drawing fun.
One book.

Copy one square at a time and every drawing comes out just right. Ages 5 and up.

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✓ Paperback, 106 pages✓ Ships from Amazon✓ Hand-drawn, no AI
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Draw by Grid: Christmas106 pages · Paperback · Ages 5+
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