Christmas Tales

Christmas Tales is packed with festive stories that get silly when readers get involved! Kids 6-9 will have a blast solving the Christmas Hidden Pictures puzzles, then placing the corresponding stickers in the blank spaces of the stories in whatever order they choose. They’ll create unique silly stories from a multitude of possible combinations.

This collection contains Santa, reindeer, festive Christmas trees, surprise gifts--and of course, stickers! Over 250 colorful stickers pair with fill-in-the-blank stories that kids will complete for laugh-out-loud entertainment—the sillier the better. Fun to share with the whole family, Christmas Tales is filled with wholesome humor kids and grown-ups can enjoy together—a perfect Christmas activity book for kids to fill long winter breaks. Placing stickers also improves hand-eye coordination and helps kids with concentration, focus and more. Whether you’re looking for Christmas children’s books or the best Christmas gifts for kids will enjoy, Christmas Tales brings holiday cheer to little elves everywhere.

For over 75 years, Highlights has inspired children to become Curious, Creative, Caring and Confident individuals. With products that encourage thinking, creativity and self-expression, Highlights helps kids build essential skills, all while having fun.

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs