Description

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Hundreds of ways for kids 8 to 12 to celebrate Christmas including tree decorating, baking cookies and treats making fun & easy holiday crafts

 ‘Tis the season to bake, craft, and celebrate! This kid-approved big book of Christmas ideas was created by the editors and Test Kitchen chefs at Good Housekeeping and is filled with super fun projects, recipes and activities that will keep kids enchanted (and busy!) all season long. Three chapters highlight holiday essentials —celebrating (Plan a Christmas movie marathon!), crafting (Discover creative gift wrapping and make a gift for everyone on your list!), and dozens of simple sweets. (Cookies for Santa Claus? We’ve got you covered!)

Inside the ultimate holiday playbook for kids you'll find: 

• Festive traditions from around the world to share with friends and family (Why do we decorate trees? What’s the story behind St. Nick?)
• Super-fun activities (Plan a Christmas movie marathon! Make your own advent calendar! Go on a holiday scavenger hunt! Create a Christmas time capsule with the family! )
• Cute crafts you can make all on your own like DIY ornaments, garlands, and stockings.
• Recipes for yummy holiday treats—cookies, cakes, and of course, hot chocolate!

This jam-packed book will keep you and your kids entertained this holiday and for many more to come.

About the Author

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Good Housekeeping is a leading lifestyle media brand inspiring a monthly audience of 58M readers--including 6M followers on social media.

Caroline McKenzie is an award-winning writer and editor whose work has appeared in numerous design and lifestyle publications. Based in Nashville, she is the author of multiple books, including the bestseller Hallmark Channel Countdown to Christmas, Country Living Farmhouse Style, Country Living Tiny Homes, and Country Living Shades of White.

Praise For…

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“I can’t wait to share The Ultimate Kids Christmas Book with my art teacher!”
–Amber, age 8
 
“So fun!”
–Ellia, age 8
 
“This is the best book ever! I want to make all of the cookies and ornaments. There is so much fun stuff!” 
–Ethan, age 6

“So much fun. I want to make this together for [my family] and Santa.”
–Jacob, age 6

"I think all the recipes sound AMAZING and the crafts sound fun. It will definitely keep families entertained....Some of the crafts can also be used as presents for your family, friends or teachers. I can’t wait to spend time with my family making some of the crafts and recipes."
–Madeline, age 8

"All the treats looked so delicious and the crafts looked so cool."
–Maya, age 11

“Very fun."
–Yanna, age 8

“My oldest, Vera (7.5 yo) has been planning our Christmas décor and treats since the moment she saw the book. We’ll be very busy this December!”
–Eva, a happy parent



“My 7 year old daughter loved the book! She loved the recipes, crafts, and the illustrations. This is a very festive book and it will be a perfect family book for the upcoming holiday season.”
–Regina, a happy parent