The Elf on the Shelf: Countdown to Christmas - Lift-a-Flap Holiday Board Book for Toddlers - Hardcover

Cottage Door Press

Hardcover

ISBN 13: 9798890195043

Publisher: Cottage Door Press, 2026

Synopsis

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. With six chunky, easy-to-lift flaps, bright holiday illustrations, and cheerful rhyming text, this interactive board book makes the excitement of Christmas come alive one day at a time. Built with durable pages and reinforced flaps, it’s designed to withstand plenty of holiday handling from eager little hands. Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, this charming keepsake encourages fine-motor skill development, curiosity, and joyful family moments all season long.

• COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS FUN: Lift the flaps each day to reveal festive surprises and share in the excitement of the season with your Scout Elf friends!
• EASY-TO-LIFT FLAPS FOR LITTLE HANDS: Six sturdy, perfectly sized flaps are simple for toddlers to open and close—again and again throughout December.
• DURABLE HOLIDAY DESIGN: Chunky board pages and reinforced flaps stand up to rough play and repeated reading during the busy holiday season.
• BRIGHT AND FESTIVE ILLUSTRATIONS: Cheerful Christmas scenes capture the magic of Santa’s North Pole while keeping little readers engaged and entertained.
• DEVELOPS EARLY SKILLS: Encourages sensory exploration, hand-eye coordination, and fine-motor development—making it the perfect first holiday book for ages 0–5.

About this title

About the Authors

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cottage Door Press
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798890195043
• Binding: Board book
• Number of pages: 12