Countdown to Christmas

Count down the days until Christmas with this daily activity book!

Celebrate Christmas and complete a new activity every day in December to spread cheer and enjoy the holiday all month long.

The Countdown to Christmas Activity Book lets kids ages 6 to 9 celebrate the joy of Christmas with fun, daily activities as they count down to Christmas day. With 96 pages packed with Christmas coloring pages, puzzles, recipes, and Christmas crafts, there’s something for everyone. From National Christmas Lights Day to Go Caroling Day, there’s an opportunity to get kids out and about or to keep them engaged inside as the days get colder.

Parents can even get in on all the fun! Countdown together with guided activities and interactive content that’s fun for all ages, including:

• Hidden Pictures puzzles
• Check and Double Check scenes
• Crosswords and more!

Plus, the mix of visual, logic, and word puzzles ensures kids learn and love every minute of play with the holiday countdown calendar.

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 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