The big Christmas countdown begins on December 1 and continues to the 25th as children apply a numbered sticker each day to an appropriate space on the background scene. 25 sticker images depict Mr. and Mrs. Claus and a jolly army of elves making toys, painting, and packing an awesome assortment of playthings.

Begin a tradition and create special Christmas memories with your children, classroom, or Sunday school by sharing “The Story Of Christmas Advent Calendar” with them! This collection of stories contains twenty-five, 8 page board books within. Each 2″ by 1½” book features full Bible text from the Gospels of Matthew and Luke accompanied by illustrations from Gao Hanyu and Gustavo Mazali. The velcro case holding these special children’s books measures approximately 13¾” wide by 14¼” tall. Let the countdown to Christmas begin with an enlightening look at the real reason for the season that is sure to be fun for the whole family! Please select the inset image for an alternate view.

It’s a special holiday tradition. A set of 24 miniature books arranged in sequence, the nutcracker story book set & advent calendar retells the story of the beloved ballet through all the delightful suspense of an Advent calendar format. In addition, the jewel-like books are designed to be hung on the Christmas tree.Selection of the Literary Guild and Doubleday Book Club. 177,000 copies in print. Paper over board; full-color illustrations throughout; 24 miniature story books; 4 pages each; set in a board tray; tray: 14″ x 12″.

Mary Packard is a freelance writer who also wrote The Nutcracker Story Book Set & Advent Calendar.

Following the innovative Story Book Set & Advent Calendar design, here is a wonderfully illustrated retelling of the story of the birth of Jesus through the delightful tradition of an Advent calendar. Twenty-four miniature full-color board books–to be opened one-per-day from the first of December through Christmas Eve–capture the mystery of the first Christmas. 133,000 copies in print. Paper over board; full-color illustrations throughout; 24 miniature story books; 4 pages each; set in a board tray; tray: 14″ x 12″.

Carolyn Croll is the author and illustrator of Too Many Babas, The Little Snowgirl, and other children’s books. She lives in Philadelphia.

Carolyn Croll is the author and illustrator of Too Many Babas, The Little Snowgirl, and other children’s books. She lives in Philadelphia.

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