Draw by Grid: Christmas
Fifty Christmas activities, each split into a grid of small squares. Your child copies one square at a time onto the blank grid, and a surprisingly accurate drawing appears.
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Book details: Paperback, 106 pages, published November 22, 2023 · ISBN-13 979-8869604798 · ASIN B0CNYR5KFR
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Look inside
Real pages from the book.
How it works
Find the square
The reference picture is divided into labeled squares. Pick one, for example A1.
Copy just that square
Draw only the lines inside it into the matching square of the blank grid. Nobody has to picture the whole character.
Watch it appear
Square by square, the character takes shape. Erase the grid lines or color over them at the end.
A great fit for
- Children who like puzzles, Lego or getting things exactly right
- Older kids who think they “can’t draw”: the grid proves otherwise
- Patient artists who enjoy a longer, absorbing task
Might suit another book better
If your child would rather invent and doodle than copy precisely, How to Draw: Christmas gives more room for their own style.
How it compares
| Compare | Trace Then Color: Cartoon Christmas Characters | How to Draw: Christmas | Draw by Grid: Christmas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Your child | Traces a dotted outline, then colors it | Builds each drawing in six steps | Copies a picture one square at a time |
| Ages | 3+ | 5+ | 5+ |
| Best if they | love coloring and are still building pencil control | want to draw on their own | like puzzles and getting it exactly right |
| Inside | 50 Christmas activities | 50 Christmas activities, 106 pages | 50 Christmas activities, 106 pages |
| Free to try | 7 pages, from a candy cane to a reindeer | 8 lessons, including Santa, an elf and hot cocoa | 8 grids, including Santa, a present and a yeti |
| See the book | See the book | You are here View on Amazon |
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Real pages from the book, free as PDF or JPG.
Make it a Christmas gift
Pair it with Trace Then Color: Christmas for a child who will want more, add pencils and an eraser for Christmas morning, or tuck it into a Christmas Eve box. For December, the 24-day drawing countdown mixes the free pages with simple drawing prompts.
Questions parents ask
How does grid drawing help?
It breaks a picture into small pieces, so a child looks closely at shapes and where lines cross. Many kids who say they cannot draw are surprised by how good the finished picture looks.
Is it too hard for a 5-year-old?
Younger children may need help finding the matching square at first. Start with a simple character like the candy cane, which is also a free printable here.
Can we try it first?
Yes. Eight grids from the book are free to print here, from the candy cane and present to Santa and a Christmas yeti. Each PDF includes the blank grid to draw on.