Don't Tickle Christmas Collection 2 Books Set by Sam Taplin - Ages 0-5 - Board Book

Titles in This Set
Don't Tickle Santa!
Don't Tickle the Reindeer!

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Board Book
Publisher: Usborne
Age Range: Ages 0-5 (Preschool/Pre-K)

Overview
The Don't Tickle Christmas Collection brings holiday cheer to the youngest readers with two irresistible touch-and-feel sound books by Sam Taplin. Don't Tickle Santa! and Don't Tickle the Reindeer! invite babies and toddlers to stroke the soft, textured patches on every page and giggle at the funny sound effects that follow. Sturdy board book pages make these festive favorites perfect for little hands, while the playful rhyming text and bright, cheerful illustrations keep story time merry all season long. It's a delightful introduction to Christmas cheer for the smallest members of the family.

About the Books
Sam Taplin's Don't Tickle series has become a go-to shelf staple for parents seeking sensory, sound-based board books that turn story time into playtime. In this Christmas-themed duo, Don't Tickle Santa! dares little fingers to touch Santa's fluffy beard, jingling bells, and soft red suit, each patch triggering a jolly holiday sound. Don't Tickle the Reindeer! follows the same winning formula, letting toddlers feel a reindeer's soft fur and antlers while listening to snorts, jingles, and cheerful chimes. Both books end with all the sounds playing together over a bouncy tune, a satisfying finale that turns quiet moments into giggly, musical celebrations. Illustrated with warm, rounded characters and snowy backdrops, the artwork captures the cozy magic of the holidays without ever feeling overstimulating for young eyes. Because each book is durable board construction, they're built to survive repeated squeezing, poking, and the occasional teething toddler, making them ideal for daily read-alouds, nursery bookshelves, or car-seat entertainment on holiday trips to grandma's house. Parents and caregivers looking for interactive books that support early sensory development, fine motor skills, and cause-and-effect learning will find this Christmas pairing especially rewarding. The combination of tactile exploration and sound discovery helps very young children build vocabulary and listening skills while having fun, all wrapped in a festive package that feels right at home under the tree or tucked into a holiday stocking.

Key Benefits

• Two festive touch-and-feel sound books in one convenient Christmas set
• Sturdy board book pages designed for small, curious hands
• Textured touch patches paired with fun sound effects on every spread
• Encourages sensory exploration, fine motor skills, and early listening development
• Bright, cheerful holiday illustrations that keep toddlers engaged
• A charming stocking stuffer or holiday gift for babies and toddlers

Book-by-Book Guide
Don't Tickle Santa! — Invites toddlers to feel Santa's soft beard and bells and hear jolly holiday sounds on every page.
Don't Tickle the Reindeer! — Lets little hands stroke a reindeer's fur and antlers while discovering snorts and jingles.

About the Author
Sam Taplin is a prolific children's author who has written dozens of books for Usborne, including much of the bestselling Don't Tickle Touchy-Feely Sound Books series. Known for pairing playful, rhythmic text with interactive sensory elements, Taplin has built a reputation for creating board books that turn simple story time into an engaging, giggle-filled activity for babies and toddlers. His Don't Tickle titles, illustrated by Ana Martín Larrañaga, are staples in nurseries and classrooms, praised for their durable design and irresistible sound effects that keep young readers coming back for more.

Why You'll Love This Set
This Christmas duo makes holiday story time genuinely fun, blending soft textures, giggly sound effects, and festive artwork into a gift babies and toddlers will reach for again and again. A sweet stocking stuffer, baby shower gift, or first Christmas keepsake, it's built for years of joyful, tactile play and holiday memories.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.