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by Phaea Crede (Author), Suji Park (Illustrator)
Get ready to fall in love with a sweet new picture book series inspired by the classic phrase "All I Want for Christmas..."
Perfect for readers ages 3-7, and filled with a delightful cast of characters, HOLIDAY CRITTER COUNTDOWN captures the wonder and true spirit of the holidays! Series Overview: Holiday Critter Countdown is a heartwarming picture book series that follows adorable animal friends as they count down to a wide variety of holidays--learning along the way that the most meaningful gifts aren't always the ones you ask for. All Reina the Reindeer wants for Christmas are her two front teeth! So with twelve days to go, a heart full of hope, and a twinkle in her eye, she embarks on a whimsical quest across the North Pole to get what she wants for Christmas! But instead of finding the perfect teeth, Reina discovers the true magic of Christmas--friendship, laughter, and learning you're great just as you are. This adorably illustrated, big-hearted series is a must-have for holiday bookshelves, from Christmas, to Halloween, Easter, Valentines Day, and beyond!Author Biography
Phaea Crede loves writing silly picture books for silly kids. Serious kids, too! Her debut picture book Jet the Cat (Is Not a Cat) was published Spring 2021 by Barefoot Books. Phaea lives outside of Boston with her husband, two kiddos, two kittens, and a slightly stinky dog named Gus.
Suji Park is an author/illustrator born in South Korea. She graduated from the Parsons School of Design and enjoys incorporating her bicultural experiences into her art. When not working, she can be found walking her dogs or napping with her giant cat, Milky.
Number of Pages: 32
Publication Date: September 29, 2026
