About This Book
Reach for this book when your toddler is bursting with holiday anticipation and needs a tactile way to channel that energy. It is an ideal choice for the child who is beginning to count and wants to participate in the preparations for Christmas alongside a trusted, gentle friend. This sensory adventure follows Barney as he counts down the twelve days leading up to the holiday, engaging with festive traditions like hanging stockings and baking cookies. Beyond the simple plot, the book focuses on the emotional themes of patience and communal joy. It provides a structured way for preschoolers to understand the passage of time during a high-stress season. Through scratch-and-sniff and touch-and-feel elements, the story grounds the holiday experience in the physical world, making it a soothing yet exciting ritual for parents to share with children ages 2 to 5. It is a comforting tool for teaching that the joy of Christmas is found in the doing and the waiting, not just the day itself.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
This is a secular-leaning celebration of Christmas traditions. It avoids religious dogma, focusing instead on the social and sensory aspects of the holiday. There are no sensitive topics or conflicts.
Ideal Reader
A three-year-old who is obsessed with the 'Barney and Friends' show and is currently struggling with the concept of 'how many days until Christmas.' It is perfect for children who seek sensory input to regulate their excitement.
