12 Days of Getting Ready For Christmas

$24.99

Celebrate the joyful chaos of Christmas!

This laugh-out-loud story reminds us that the magic isn’t just on Christmas Day — it’s in the joy of getting ready together.

• Celebrate the magical moments YOU create every year!
• 10x10 Hardcover features sparkle embellishments on the cover and custom wrapping paper lining inside. 
• Includes QR code that links to sing-along video!

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Made in Canada

Written, illustrated, self published, animated, and printed right here in Canada.

For Moms (& kids)

A story the whole family will enjoy — especially moms who make Christmas magical.

Great early gift!

Kick off the season with a story your family will cherish through the holidays.

Sing along with the REAL 12 days!

Read aloud

A playful twist on a Christmas classic — celebrating the little moments that make the season magical.

Watch Together

Scan the QR code to watch the joy and chaos of getting ready come to life on screen!

Sing Along

Join the fun with a festive karaoke-style sing-along — this time, the whole family will relate!

Celebrate allll the things you do—

"With a star on top of the tree."

Created by a village of Moms who love an old school Christmas
1 Author / Publisher / Animator, an amazing Illustrator, 2 keen-eye Editors, a talented Singer, my bestie, and my Mom.

Editor's Pick!

"A story that invites shared reading, singing, and planning—perfect for getting into the holiday mood." 
— The Children’s Book Review

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"Overall, it’s refreshing and admirable to see a kids’ holiday book that’s fully centered on a family doing fun things together, rather than on Santa Claus or what material gifts kids want to receive."
— Kirkus Reviews

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Editor's Pick!

"More than just a cheery Christmas countdown, 12 Days of Getting Ready for Christmas sweeps readers into the excitement and thrill of spending the holidays with the people you love the most."
— BookLife by Publishers Weekly

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The REAL 12 Days!

Love how fun this book is, and the illustrations are beautiful! Definitely added to the Christmas book rotation – everyone in the fam will get a kick out of reading this one together!
5 Star Amazon Review

My 3 year old has asked to read this at bedtime every night since we got it!

He even sings the last sentence on each page in his own funny voice lol. It's such a fun take on this traditional story and is quickly becoming a new Christmas bedtime tradition in our house!"
5 Star Amazon Review

A good rework on the OG

Love this book. Really hit home for us moms trying to make the season perfect for our families and friends. Love the illustrations. Really beautifully done!
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Book titled '12 Days of Getting Ready for Christmas' by Tanya Harvey on a wooden surface with festive decorations. Book titled '12 Days of Getting Ready for Christmas' by Tanya Harvey on a decorative background with Christmas elements.

Sparkle Edition goes to press soon!

10x10 keepsake features sparkle embellishments on the cover
and custom wrapping paper lining.

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