Momma In The Mitten

You know a book has officially made it into the permanent rotation when it’s no longer seasonal.

Bluey: 12 Days of Christmas was supposed to be a December-only read. You know — tree lights on, hot cocoa nearby, maybe a gentle bedtime story.

That lasted about three days.

Now it’s an on-demand performance in our house. Year-round. Full volume. Singing required. No skipping verses.

This Is Not Just a Book — It’s a Production

If you’ve never read this book silently… congratulations. You are living in a different universe.

Because in our house:

You must sing it

You must sing it to the tune

You may not skip any days

You will be corrected if you do

Bluey and Bingo don’t just appear on the page — they take over. By page three, my kid is already belting it out like it’s opening night on Broadway.

Why Kids Lose Their Minds Over This Book

This book hits everything kids love all at once:

Bluey ✔️

Repetition ✔️

Counting ✔️

Predictable chaos ✔️

A song they can yell instead of speak ✔️

The cumulative format is pure genius for little brains. They know what’s coming, they wait for it, and they love catching you if you mess it up.

It’s interactive without trying to be — which is exactly why it works.

Why Parents Secretly Love (and Slightly Fear) It

Look… I won’t pretend this book doesn’t get loud.

But I will say this:

It keeps them engaged

It sneaks in counting and memory skills

It encourages participation instead of zoning out

And honestly? Watching your kid confidently take over the reading (and singing) is one of those small moments that sticks.

Even if it is July.

Yes, It’s a Christmas Book — No, It Doesn’t Stay in the Christmas Bin

This is technically a holiday book. But if your kid loves Bluey, they don’t care what month it is.

We read it:

In December

In March

In the middle of summer

At bedtime

During the day On repeat

If your child is anything like mine, this book becomes part of their personality for a while — and you just roll with it.

Why This One Stays in the Rotation

Bluey: 12 Days of Christmas is funny, loud, repetitive, and wildly loved.

It’s not a quiet bedtime story.

It’s not a one-and-done seasonal read.

It is a guaranteed favorite that gets requested loudly and often.

And honestly? That’s kind of the best compliment a kids’ book can get.

Where to Find It

You can find Bluey: 12 Days of Christmas linked in my Amazon Storefront under Little Readers — perfect for gifting, reading, or preparing yourself mentally for the singing.

Keep Turning the Pages

Every Turn the Page Tuesday, I share a children’s book that’s actually loved in our home — the funny ones, the loud ones, and the ones your kids refuse to let you put away.

If that sounds like your kind of bookshelf, come back each week for the next pick.