Santa's Silly Sleigh Ride: Christmas Coloring & Activity Book for Kids Ages 4-8
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Santa's Silly Sleigh Ride
Christmas Coloring & Activity Book for Kids Ages 4-8
Paperback · 64 pages · 8.5 x 11 in · ages 4-8 · by Sloane Glitchford
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Try it first: a free Christmas coloring page (1-page PDF).
What's inside the Christmas coloring book
Santa's Silly Sleigh Ride is a 64-page paperback for ages 4-8 on 8.5 x 11 in pages: 21 story coloring pages, each with a short read-aloud caption, plus 8 activities (a maze to the presents, dot-to-dot, a word search and more) and an answer key.
A screen-free gift for kids 4-8
It's a screen-free gift for kids ages 4-8. The 64-page paperback has 21 coloring pages, 8 activities, an answer key and one-sided pages so markers won't bleed through. Illustrations were created with AI image tools. Sloane Glitchford is a pen name.
Keep the fun going to New Year's Eve
When the presents are open, see Baby New Year's Silly Countdown, a screen-free gift for kids ages 4-8 with 21 coloring pages, 8 activities and an answer key. A free printable sample is on our free New Year's coloring pages. For more screen-free ideas for winter break, see our Christmas activities for kids at home guide.
About the book
It's Christmas Eve, and Penny Penguin is racing to catch Santa before the sleigh takes off. Ruby Reindeer sleds down the hill, the gingerbread twins wave from their candy house, and then everyone is off. Along the way Penny pops out of the wrong chimney, Santa stops for cocoa and cookies, a bear spins across a frozen pond, and Mrs. Claus bakes star cookies for the trip home. A short caption under each of the 21 coloring pages turns the pictures into a read-aloud Christmas story. Mixed in are 8 puzzle pages, including a maze to the presents, a dot-to-dot, a word search and a design-your-own ornament page. It's a cheerful, screen-free way to fill the days before Christmas.
Characters: Santa, Penny Penguin, Ruby Reindeer, Eddie Elf, the gingerbread twins and Mrs. Claus.
Why kids (and grown-ups) like it
- A read-aloud Christmas Eve story told through captions on all 21 coloring pages.
- 8 activity pages with an answer key at the back.
- Single-sided pages, so markers won't bleed through.
- A screen-free activity idea for winter break, travel days or Christmas Eve boxes.
- A screen-free gift for kids ages 4-8.
The 8 activities
- Maze: Help Santa Reach the Presents!
- Connect the Dots 1 to 20
- Spot 5 Differences
- Christmas Word Search (big letters, across and down)
- Count the Ornaments
- Finish the Picture (draw the other half of the snowman)
- Holiday Tic-Tac-Toe (trees vs. snowflakes)
- Design Your Own Ornament
Plus an answer key at the back.
A look inside
Book details
| Format | Paperback only (no printable or digital version for sale) |
|---|---|
| Trim size | 8.5 x 11 in |
| Interior | Black & white, white paper |
| Page count | 64 pages |
| Ages | 4-8 |
| Contents | 21 coloring pages, each with a short read-aloud story caption · 8 activity pages · answer key at the back |
| Layout | Each coloring/activity page is printed on one side. The back is left blank ("Test your colors here!") so markers don't bleed onto the next picture |
| Extras | "This Book Belongs To" page at the front |
| Author | Sloane Glitchford |
| ASIN | B0HP3V4QB2 |
Is there a printable version?
No. All six books are paperbacks, with no printable edition for sale. If you want something to print at home, our free sample pages are the printable option: a 4-page PDF each for Thanksgiving (Turkey), Halloween (Pumpkin) and New Year's Eve (Baby New Year), each with an intro or cover page, 2 coloring pages and 1 activity page. For Christmas, there's a free 1-page Christmas coloring page from Santa's Silly Sleigh Ride.
Quick answers
Is this Santa coloring book OK for toddlers?
It's made for ages 4-8, so it fits preschoolers and early grade-schoolers best, and activities like the maze, dot-to-dot and word search are aimed at that age range. A toddler can color the big story pictures with a grown-up reading the captions; look at the inside pages above to judge the fit. For New Year's Eve with little ones, see our Noon Year's Eve countdown for toddlers.
Is there a free Christmas coloring page from this book?
Yes. We offer a free 1-page, letter-size Christmas coloring page from this book, of Penny Penguin wrapping a gift on Christmas Eve. It is free for personal and classroom use.
Can I use the free Christmas coloring page in a classroom?
Yes. The free page is a 1-page PDF, free for personal and classroom use.
How is this different from a 50-design Christmas coloring book?
Santa's Silly Sleigh Ride is a 64-page, 8.5 x 11 in paperback for ages 4-8. It has 21 coloring pages, each with a read-aloud story caption, plus 8 activities (mazes, dot-to-dot, spot the difference, word search and more) and an answer key. It's a screen-free gift, and you can print a free 1-page sample first.
What's inside Santa's Silly Sleigh Ride?
64 pages: 21 coloring pages, each with a short read-aloud story caption, 8 activity pages and an answer key at the back, plus a "This Book Belongs To" page. Paperback, 8.5 x 11 in, black and white interior, for ages 4-8.
What are Christmas Eve activities for kids at home?
A printed coloring page, a short read-aloud story, and simple table puzzles are an easy, screen-free way to spend Christmas Eve at home. Santa's Silly Sleigh Ride is a 64-page paperback for ages 4-8, with 21 coloring pages (each with a short read-aloud story caption), 8 activity pages, and an answer key. For more at-home ideas, including a Christmas Eve box of pajamas, a coloring book and crayons, see our Christmas activities for kids at home guide. To try one page first, print the free Penny Penguin Christmas coloring page.
What are quiet things to do on Christmas Eve with kids before bed?
After dinner, a short coloring page and a read-aloud caption make a calm, screen-free stretch before bed. Our Christmas activities for kids at home guide suggests opening a Christmas Eve box, then reading, coloring and going to bed. The free 1-page Christmas coloring page from this book shows Penny Penguin wrapping a gift on Christmas Eve, and it is free for personal and classroom use. The full book has 21 story coloring pages and 8 quiet activities, including a maze, dot-to-dot and word search, for ages 4-8.
Can I print a free Christmas coloring page for Christmas Eve?
Yes. You can print a free 1-page, letter-size Christmas coloring page from Santa's Silly Sleigh Ride, of Penny Penguin wrapping a gift on Christmas Eve. It is free for personal and classroom use. If you want a longer evening plan, see our Christmas activities for kids at home guide.
How much do the books cost?
We don't list prices on this site. See the current price on Amazon; prices there can change.
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- Baby New Year's Silly Countdown: New Year's Coloring & Activity Book for Kids Ages 4-8
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Illustrations were created with AI image tools. Sloane Glitchford is a pen name.
Sloane Glitchford, Founder