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SKU B2D3278 ISBN: 9781398507005
by Simon & Schuster
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The Christmas Elf's Magical Bookshelf Advent Calendar

If you are looking for the perfect gift for a young family member, this book collection will make a great addition to their bookshelves. With this set, you can instantly add 24 new stories to their bookshelves. By doing this, you will be introducing them to more stories, more adventures, and endless hours of reading! Reading or being read to from a young age is crucial for a child's cognitive, linguistic, and social development. It helps children to develop language and communication skills, expand their vocabulary, and improve their grammar and syntax. It also fosters creativity, imagination, and critical thinking abilities. Reading to children also encourages a love of learning, sparks curiosity, and enhances their ability to concentrate and focus. Additionally, sharing stories promotes empathy and emotional intelligence, helping children understand and relate to different perspectives and experiences. It can also be a bonding experience between children and their parents or caregivers, creating cherished memories that last a lifetime.

The set is designed for children, but it can be enjoyed by readers of all ages, but are ideal for children 0-5 years old or for 5+ readers who are starting to read independently. It offers a fun and interactive way to count down the days until Christmas while also promoting a love of reading and the magic of storytelling. For more books like this set, check out our vast collection of picture books and learn-to-read books. 

Titles In This Set :

  1. Jack's Mega Machines: The Dinosaur Digger
  2. Norman the Slug Who Saved Christmas
  3. No-Bot: The Robot with No Bottom
  4. Dylan's Amazing Dinosaurs: The T.rex
  5. Keith the Cat with the Magic Hat
  6. Sophie Johnson: Detective Genius
  7. The Runaway Pea: Washed Away
  8. Something Magic in the Night
  9. Have you Seen my Giraffe?
  10. Mini Monsters: Can I Play?
  11. When the Dragons Came
  12. Gary's Banana Drama
  13. You Must Bring a Hat
  14. Dogs Don't do Ballet
  15. Evil Pea Rules
  16. Nine Lives Newton
  17. Too Many Bubbles
  18. Superkitty
  19. Daddy Hairdo
  20. Oliver and Patch
  21. Meet the Parents
  22. The Perfect Hug
  23. Izzy Gizmo
  24. Tiny Ant

In this set, you will get 24 unique picture books. Including heartwarming stories like The Perfect Hug, Dogs Don't do Ballet, and Have you Seen my Giraffe? Also, this book set is filled with fantastical animal stories like Keith the Cat with the Magic Hat, Norman the Slug Who Saved Christmas, and Superkitty. These books are perfect for encouraging children to get into reading and nurturing their creativity. They also make fantastic bedtime stories to read together to get your little ones ready for bed. The Christmas Elf's Magical Bookshelf Advent Calendar by Simon & Schuster is a great way to get children passionate about reading and get them excited for Christmas! With festive stories like Norman the Slug Who Saved Christmas, this book collection is an excellent addition to your child's bedtime routine. For more books like these, check out our range of bedtime stories. 

The Christmas Elf's Magical Bookshelf Advent Calendar is a book set that combines the excitement of an advent calendar with the joy of reading. The set includes 24 small, individual books that are perfect reading material for the 24 days leading up to Christmas. For more festive reading, check out our Christmas books collection. The books are written by various authors and are a mix of classic and contemporary stories, all centred around Christmas. They are illustrated with colourful and engaging artwork that brings the stories to life.

About the publisher: 

Simon & Schuster is a publishing company that has been around for over 90 years. Founded in 1924 by Richard Simon and M. Lincoln Schuster, the company has become one of the world's most well-known and respected publishers. The publishing house is responsible for numerous bestsellers and award-winning books across various genres, including fiction, nonfiction, memoirs, and children's books. The company has worked with many notable authors, such as Stephen King, Toni Morrison, and Bob Woodward, to name just a few.

In addition to books, Simon & Schuster has also expanded into digital media, focusing on ebooks and audiobooks. The company has also launched several successful podcasts, including popular true-crime podcasts. Over the years, Simon & Schuster has been recognized for its contributions to the publishing industry, with numerous awards and accolades. The company has won the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, and the Caldecott Medal, among others.

As a company, they are known for its commitment to quality and innovation, focusing on finding and nurturing new talent. The company has a robust internship program and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in all aspects of its business. Overall, Simon & Schuster is a publishing powerhouse that has made significant contributions to the literary world. With its rich history, commitment to excellence, and dedication to innovation, it is sure to continue to be a considerable force in the industry for years to come.

From the publisher: 

Containing 24 mini picture books, one to take out and read in the lead-up to the big day, this 24-book boxed-set advent calendar will take you on a new adventure every day. And when Christmas Day arrives, you'll have your very own bookshelf to hold all your books, which can be read and enjoyed over the year! (They're also the perfect size to take out for the day!)

Titles include the bestselling Supertato: Evil Pea Rules by Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet, Izzy Gizmo by Pip Jones and Sara Ogilvie (illustrator of Hospital Dog) and The Runaway Pea Washed Away by Kjartan Poskitt and Alex Wilmore. Also included are books from Claire Freedman (author of the Aliens Love Underpants series), Caryl Hart (illustrator of the Albie series), Benji Davies (author-illustrator of The Storm Whale), Claire Powell (illustrator of The Night Before The Night Before Christmas) and Kate Hindley (illustrator of The Littlest Yak).

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With this set, you can instantly add 24 new stories to their bookshelves. By doing this, you will be introducing them to more stories, more adventures, and endless hours of reading! Reading or being read to from a young age is crucial for a child's cognitive, linguistic, and social development. It helps children to develop language and communication skills, expand their vocabulary, and improve their grammar and syntax. It also fosters creativity, imagination, and critical thinking abilities. Reading to children also encourages a love of learning, sparks curiosity, and enhances their ability to concentrate and focus. Additionally, sharing stories promotes empathy and emotional intelligence, helping children understand and relate to different perspectives and experiences. It can also be a bonding experience between children and their parents or caregivers, creating cherished memories that last a lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set is designed for children, but it can be enjoyed by readers of all ages, but are ideal for children \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/collections\/0-5\"\u003e0-5 years\u003c\/a\u003e old or for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/collections\/5-7\"\u003e5+\u003c\/a\u003e readers who are starting to read independently. It offers a fun and interactive way to count down the days until Christmas while also promoting a love of reading and the magic of storytelling. For more books like this set, check out our vast collection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/collections\/picture-books\"\u003epicture books\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/collections\/learn-to-read\"\u003elearn-to-read books\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles In This Set :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJack's Mega Machines: The Dinosaur Digger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorman the Slug Who Saved Christmas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo-Bot: The Robot with No Bottom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDylan's Amazing Dinosaurs: The T.rex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeith the Cat with the Magic Hat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSophie Johnson: Detective Genius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Runaway Pea: Washed Away\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSomething Magic in the Night\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave you Seen my Giraffe?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Monsters: Can I Play?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen the Dragons Came\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGary's Banana Drama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou Must Bring a Hat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDogs Don't do Ballet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvil Pea Rules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNine Lives Newton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToo Many Bubbles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuperkitty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaddy Hairdo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOliver and Patch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeet the Parents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Perfect Hug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIzzy Gizmo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTiny Ant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this set, you will get 24 unique picture books. Including heartwarming stories like \u003cem\u003eThe Perfect Hug, Dogs Don't do Ballet\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eHave you Seen my Giraffe\u003c\/em\u003e? Also, this book set is filled with fantastical animal stories like \u003cem\u003eKeith the Cat with the Magic Hat, Norman the Slug Who Saved Christmas\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eSuperkitty\u003c\/em\u003e. These books are perfect for encouraging children to get into reading and nurturing their creativity. They also make fantastic bedtime stories to read together to get your little ones ready for bed. The Christmas Elf's Magical Bookshelf Advent Calendar by Simon \u0026amp; Schuster is a great way to get children passionate about reading and get them excited for Christmas! With festive stories like \u003cem\u003eNorman the Slug Who Saved Christmas\u003c\/em\u003e, this book collection is an excellent addition to your child's bedtime routine. For more books like these, check out our range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/collections\/bedtime-stories\"\u003ebedtime stories\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Christmas Elf's Magical Bookshelf Advent Calendar is a book set that combines the excitement of an advent calendar with the joy of reading. The set includes 24 small, individual books that are perfect reading material for the 24 days leading up to Christmas. For more festive reading, check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/collections\/christmas-books\"\u003eChristmas books\u003c\/a\u003e collection. The books are written by various authors and are a mix of classic and contemporary stories, all centred around Christmas. They are illustrated with colourful and engaging artwork that brings the stories to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the publisher: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimon \u0026amp; Schuster is a publishing company that has been around for over 90 years. Founded in 1924 by Richard Simon and M. Lincoln Schuster, the company has become one of the world's most well-known and respected publishers. The publishing house is responsible for numerous bestsellers and award-winning books across various genres, including fiction, nonfiction, memoirs, and children's books. The company has worked with many notable authors, such as Stephen King, Toni Morrison, and Bob Woodward, to name just a few.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to books, Simon \u0026amp; Schuster has also expanded into digital media, focusing on ebooks and audiobooks. The company has also launched several successful podcasts, including popular true-crime podcasts. Over the years, Simon \u0026amp; Schuster has been recognized for its contributions to the publishing industry, with numerous awards and accolades. The company has won the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, and the Caldecott Medal, among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a company, they are known for its commitment to quality and innovation, focusing on finding and nurturing new talent. The company has a robust internship program and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in all aspects of its business. Overall, Simon \u0026amp; Schuster is a publishing powerhouse that has made significant contributions to the literary world. With its rich history, commitment to excellence, and dedication to innovation, it is sure to continue to be a considerable force in the industry for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the publisher: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContaining 24 mini picture books, one to take out and read in the lead-up to the big day, this 24-book boxed-set advent calendar will take you on a new adventure every day. And when Christmas Day arrives, you'll have your very own bookshelf to hold all your books, which can be read and enjoyed over the year! (They're also the perfect size to take out for the day!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTitles include the bestselling Supertato: Evil Pea Rules by Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet, Izzy Gizmo by Pip Jones and Sara Ogilvie (illustrator of Hospital Dog) and The Runaway Pea Washed Away by Kjartan Poskitt and Alex Wilmore. Also included are books from Claire Freedman (author of the Aliens Love Underpants series), Caryl Hart (illustrator of the Albie series), Benji Davies (author-illustrator of The Storm Whale), Claire Powell (illustrator of The Night Before The Night Before Christmas) and Kate Hindley (illustrator of The Littlest Yak).\u003c\/p\u003e"}