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The Gruffalo and Friends Advent Calendar Book Collection brings together 24 mini activity books for a daily Christmas countdown. The listing describes colouring, drawing, activities, songs and rhymes, plus four puzzle scenes made by matching the books’ back covers.
At a glance
- Includes 24 mini activity books for a daily advent countdown.
- The listing describes colouring, drawing and activity books based on The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, The Snail and the Whale and other picture books.
- Back covers join to form four puzzle scenes, songs and rhymes are also included.
- Books are presented together in a hardback case with a tie ribbon, according to the listing.
Reference price: £25.00
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines a daily book-opening ritual with activities rather than a single larger book.
- Matching the back covers into four scenes gives the collection a shared puzzle element.
- Includes songs and rhymes for reading together, as well as activities for children to do.
Technical specifications
10 specifications| Publisher | Macmillan Children's Books |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 28 Aug. 2025 |
| Edition | Main Market |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 384 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1035064510 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1035064519 |
| Reading age | 2 - 5 years, from customers |
| Weight listed | 100 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 35.3 x 2.4 x 42.3 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Families wanting a book-based Christmas countdown featuring Gruffalo and other Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler characters.
- Children who enjoy short activity books, colouring, drawing and shared songs or rhymes.
Less suited to
- Buyers seeking a countdown made up of toys, chocolates or a different kind of daily gift.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback describes the calendar as beautiful and appreciates having a book to open each day, some say it encourages daily reading and suits the intended age range. Opinions on the activities are mixed: some find them entertaining, while others say some are uninteresting. The overall rating is 4.5 out of 5 from 79 ratings, but that score does not show which activities will appeal to an individual child.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the calendar as beautiful and value the daily book format.
- Feedback includes positive comments on age suitability and its ability to encourage daily reading.
Mixed feedback
- Feedback on the activities is mixed, with some customers finding them fun and others finding some uninteresting.
Frequently asked questions
How many books are included?
The listing describes a collection of 24 mini activity books.
What kinds of activities are included?
The listing mentions colouring, drawing and other activities, as well as songs and rhymes.
Does the collection include a puzzle?
The listing says the books’ back covers can be matched to create four puzzle scenes.
What age is it listed for?
The details show “2 - 5 years, from customers”, this is customer-derived rather than a stated publisher age recommendation.
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