The Christmas series · 3 books · 3 ways to draw

How to Draw: 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+ · this book
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+
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

Draw Your Favorite Christmas Characters: Santa, Snowmen, and More!

This festive 106-page drawing book will teach your child how to draw fun cartoon Christmas characters in six easy steps. Each character comes with its own dedicated drawing page, making it simple for young artists to follow along!

Why Your Kids Will Love This Book:

  • Easy-to-follow 6-step instructions
  • Fun Christmas characters – Santa, Snowmen, Reindeer, and more!
  • Boosts creativity and imagination
  • Perfect for the whole family

Ideal for children aged 5 and up, this book nurtures artistic talent while adding a creative twist to your holiday celebrations. Learn to draw Santa Claus, Gingerbread Men, Christmas Trees, Stockings, Presents, and other holiday favorites. Get ready to celebrate Christmas creatively with this easy-to-follow drawing book for kids!

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.

Try pages from this book

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

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

A page from this book is free to print: the cartoon candy in six easy steps, with a draw-along video.

Draw and write with this book

Free directed drawing and writing worksheets made from pages in this book, each with a kindergarten, 1st grade and 2nd–3rd grade writing page. See all 126 sets.

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
AmazonBuy on AmazonAmazon
How to Draw: Christmas book cover
How to Draw: Christmas

Hours of drawing fun.
One book.

Each one is drawn step by step, with a gray outline of the finished drawing to follow. Ages 5 and up.

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