Usborne Advent Calendar Book Collection, 24 Stories
✓ Product data checked October 23, 2026
This Usborne advent calendar hides an illustrated storybook behind each of its 24 windows, one to open every day of December. The tales range from princes, princesses and dragons to dinosaurs, with festive stories as Christmas gets closer, including a retelling of Jingle Bells with a QR code to sing along and a version of A Christmas Carol rewritten for young children. Once December is over, the 24 books form a small library that can be read again at bedtime. As a gift it replaces the usual chocolate calendar with a reading ritual. Rated 4.7 across more than 400 reviews, around $24.
Why it makes a good gift
Best for : A young child who loves bedtime stories
Best occasion : The start of December, before Christmas
Why it works : It turns the December countdown into a nightly story, and the books stay on the shelf after the holidays.
Avoid if : The family needs the calendar for a child who already reads long chapter books on their own.
For
Kids
Budget
$$ — Affordable
Frequently asked questions
How many books are inside?
24 books, one behind each window.
Which stories are included?
The listing mentions tales of princes, princesses, dragons and dinosaurs, a Jingle Bells retelling and a version of A Christmas Carol.
Is there anything to sing along with?
Yes, the Jingle Bells book has a QR code to sing along, per the listing.
What age is it for?
The Amazon listing does not say.
