Elf on the Shelf Countdown to Christmas

Celebrate the magic of the season with The Elf on the Shelf: Countdown to Christmas! Each day brings a new surprise as little ones lift sturdy flaps to reveal festive fun hiding beneath. As babies and toddlers lift each flap, they will bring the excitement of Christmas alive. Designed with chunky board pages and perfectly sized flaps, this book encourages hands-on play while supporting fine motor development, emotional connection, and early learning. This charming keepsake will bring joyful family moments all season long.

• Interactive Lift-a-Flap Fun: Sturdy flaps invite babies and toddlers to lift, explore, and discover surprises again and again through hands-on play.
• Supports Fine Motor Development: Grasping and lifting flaps helps strengthen hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills in developing little hands.
• Simple Text for Early Learning: Short, clear sentences reinforce language structure and support early communication skills.
Bright and Festive Illustrations: Cheerful Christmas scenes capture the magic of Santa's North Pole while keeping little readers engaged and entertained.Built for Little Hands: Chunky board pages and extra strong flaps are designed to withstand repeated reading and active exploration.

Collect the entire Chunky Lift-a-Flap series from Cottage Door Press and enjoy more moments of love, learning and play together.

Pedro Riquelme is an illustrator and author based in Málaga, Spain. For him, the most important aspect of drawing is telling stories and conveying emotions, creating expressive characters that connect with the audience. His goal is to develop projects that children can relate to and that inspire them to dream. He has many interests that he reflects in his work, such as history,
literature, art, film, and pop culture. All of this has contributed to shaping his personality, not only as an artist but also as a person.

Cottage Door Press is an independent publisher of high-quality children's books. Our books are designed to spark curiosity in the littlest readers and fan the flames of lifelong learning. We understand children deserve our respect. That's why we always select artwork and stories that encourage caregivers to "read up" to their little ones--exploring interests together, learning together, and giving their young minds room to grow.

We also believe in creating stories that reflect the boundless possibilities of all children. We hope to create books that inspire little ones to connect, encourage them to dream, give them cause to celebrate, and allow them to see themselves beautifully reflected in the stories they read.

To bring these beautiful stories to life, our diverse and talented staff collaborates with authors and illustrators from all backgrounds and nationalities. We have also partnered with multicultural brands and literacy organizations to make sure our books reflect and reach as many little ones as possible.