
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+
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
How to Draw
Ages 5+ · this book
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
Draw by Grid
Ages 5+
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
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.
Get the free Christmas sheets →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 Characters | How to Draw: Christmas | Draw by Grid: Christmas | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Style | Trace and color | Step-by-step lessons | Grid drawing |
| Ages | 3+ | 5+ | 5+ |
| Drawings | — | — | — |
| Pages | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Published | Nov 2022 | Dec 2021 | Nov 2023 |
| ISBN-13 | 979-8362395414 | 979-8778116238 | 979-8869604798 |
| Amazon | Buy on Amazon | Amazon |

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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