The Gruffalo and Friends Advent Calendar by Julia Donaldson Christmas Countdown With 24 Mini Activity Books - Ages 3-7 - Paperback
Free Delivery Over £35 | Express Available
Free Delivery Over £35 | Express Available
December often arrives with a whirlwind of seasonal excitement, early morning sugar rushes, and endless demands for television cartoons or holiday tablet games. Traditional chocolate advent calendars give toddlers a quick sugar hit before breakfast, frequently followed by mid-morning crashes and restlessness. Parents, grandparents, and nursery teachers constantly seek wholesome, reusable holiday traditions that build anticipation without overstimulation. Renowned Children's Laureate Julia Donaldson and master illustrator Axel Scheffler provide the ultimate festive tradition with this interactive literary countdown.
The Gruffalo and Friends Advent Calendar transforms December into twenty-four days of hands-on holiday creativity. Encased in an oversized, illustrated hardback presentation folder tied neatly with a satin ribbon, this festive treasure features twenty-four numbered pockets. Each morning reveals a brand-new mini paperback booklet starring beloved storybook heroes—from the quick-witted Mouse and the terrible Gruffalo to Stick Man, Zog, and the friendly Witch from Room on the Broom. Packed with festive colouring pages, spot-the-difference challenges, drawing guides, simple crosswords, seasonal rhymes, and carols, every mini-book offers a cosy ten-minute activity that little ones can complete independently or share with family.
Sugar-Free Excitement, 24 Mini Keepsakes & Beloved Characters
Twenty-Four Individual Mini Books: A full month of daily surprises, including games, puzzles, festive crafts, and creative drawing tasks.
Axel Scheffler's Iconic Art: Bursting with rich, full-colour holiday artwork that instantly delights young fans of modern picture book classics.
Interactive and Reusable: Sturdy presentation pockets keep each mini book protected, allowing children to collect, re-read, and treasure their mini library well past Christmas Day.
Why This Advent Calendar from Books2Door Belongs in Your Home:
Conquers Early Screen Habits & Sugar Spikes: Swap morning tablet battles and sugary treats for quiet, pencil-on-paper problem solving and festive cheer.
Macmillan Children's Books Durability: Engineered with high-quality board construction and premium paper stock designed to survive eager toddler fingers.
Unbeatable Online Value: Speciality novelty advent calendars carry premium price tags on the high street. We deliver this deluxe 24-book presentation set at fantastic budget savings.
Untie the ribbon, open window number one, and watch your child's face light up with festive wonder every single morning. Put the glowing screens away and create unforgettable December memories together. At Books2Door, we take pride in stocking high-utility holiday literature that turns seasonal excitement into healthy family habits at prices every household can celebrate. Order your The Gruffalo and Friends Advent Calendar today!
| Feature | Specification |
| Full Product Title | The Gruffalo and Friends Advent Calendar: Christmas Countdown with 24 Mini Activity Books |
| Author | Julia Donaldson |
| Illustrator | Axel Scheffler |
| Publisher Partners | Macmillan Children's Books (Pan Macmillan) |
| Format Architecture | Deluxe Hardback Presentation Folder with Ribbon Tie containing 24 Individual Mini Paperback Activity Books |
| ISBN-13 / SKU | 9781035064519 / SKU B2D8082 |
| Page Count & Scope | 384 pages total across 24 mini books (approximately 16 pages per booklet) |
| Target Audience & Age Bracket | Toddlers, Preschoolers & Early Years (Ages 3 to 7 Years Old, EYFS & Key Stage 1) |
| Featured Characters | The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child, Stick Man, Zog, Room on the Broom, The Snail and the Whale, The Highway Rat |
| Core Themes & Genre | Christmas countdown, holiday crafts, colouring, puzzles, festive songs, mazes, rhyming games, screen-free morning routines |
| Special Value Offerings | Unbeatable online pricing, 10% BookPoints cashback rewards, fast UK dispatch |
| Skills & Utility Developed | Fine motor skills, pencil control, cognitive problem-solving, visual observation, patience, festive family bonding |
Count down to Christmas with this book advent calendar for kids. A collection of twenty-four mini activity books, based on The Gruffalo and other bestselling picture books by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
Enjoy a book every day with this fantastic festive collection, including colouring, drawing and activity books based on the family-favourite picture books, The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, The Snail and the Whale and more. Plus lots of family fun with songs and rhymes to enjoy together.
Then, match up the back covers of your mini-books to create four special puzzle scenes featuring all your favourite characters celebrating the festive season.
With twenty-four mini books collected together in a beautiful hardback presentation case with tie ribbon, The Gruffalo and Friends Advent Calendar Book Collection is perfect for sharing together every day of Advent.
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