Usborne Advent Bookshelf 24 Books Collection Set - Christmas Fairy Tales - Ages 3-7 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Cinderella
The Dinosaur Who Lost His ROAR
Little Red Riding Hood
The Emperor and the Nightingale
The Three Little Pigs
The Nutcracker
The Gingerbread Man
The Ant and the Grasshopper
Jack and the Beanstalk
The Frog Prince
The Jungle Book
The Twelve Days of Christmas
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
The Elves and the Shoemaker
The Wizard of Oz
The Snow Queen
The Princess and the Pea
The Story of Pinocchio
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
The Emperor's New Clothes
Aladdin
'Twas the Night Before Christmas
The Story of Baby Jesus
A Christmas Carol

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Usborne
Age Range: Ages 3-7 (Preschool-Grade 1)

Overview
The Usborne Advent Bookshelf turns the countdown to Christmas into a nightly reading ritual, packing 24 beautifully illustrated storybooks into one ready-made paperback library. Young readers unwrap a fresh fairy tale or festive classic each evening, from Cinderella and Jack and the Beanstalk to A Christmas Carol and The Story of Baby Jesus. Compact and sized for small hands, each title stands alone for a quick bedtime story or independent reading practice. Once December ends, the set keeps working as an everyday picture-book collection, making it a smart gift for families, classrooms, and grandparents building a lasting holiday reading tradition.

About the Books
This 24-book paperback set blends two beloved reading traditions: classic fairy tales and Christmas storytelling, all reimagined with Usborne's signature bright, accessible artwork. The collection opens up a world of familiar heroes and mischief-makers, from Cinderella and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to Aladdin and The Wizard of Oz, alongside gentler animal fables like The Ant and the Grasshopper and The Dinosaur Who Lost His ROAR. Interwoven with these timeless tales are seasonal favorites written for the countdown to Christmas, including The Nutcracker, The Twelve Days of Christmas, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, The Story of Baby Jesus, and a shortened, child-friendly take on A Christmas Carol. Each of the 24 storybooks is a self-contained paperback, short enough for a single sitting yet rich in character and detail, making the set ideal for shared reading aloud or for a child just starting to read independently. Usborne is known for pairing simple, rhythmic text with expressive, colorful illustrations that hold a young child's attention page after page, and this bookshelf is no exception. Because every title stands on its own, families can dip into the collection in any order, use it as a genuine December countdown with one story per day, or simply reach for a favorite whenever storytime calls. Long after the holidays are over, the set continues to earn its shelf space as a well-rounded home library covering fairy tales, fables, and gentle classics that introduce children to stories they will encounter again and again throughout childhood.

Key Benefits

• 24 complete paperback storybooks in one ready-made Christmas gift set
• Blends classic fairy tales with festive favorites for December storytime
• Compact, sturdy paperbacks sized perfectly for small hands
• Ideal for nightly advent-style reading or anytime bedtime stories
• Bright, detailed Usborne illustrations on every page keep kids engaged
• Doubles as a lasting picture-book library long after the holidays

Book-by-Book Guide
Cinderella — A gentle retelling of the classic rags-to-royalty fairy tale, warmly illustrated for young listeners.
The Dinosaur Who Lost His ROAR — A playful original story following a dinosaur's search to find his missing roar.
Little Red Riding Hood — The timeless cautionary tale of a girl, a wolf, and a walk through the woods.
The Emperor and the Nightingale — A graceful folktale about a small bird whose song outshines a mechanical imitation.
The Three Little Pigs — The classic building contest between three pigs and a determined, huffing wolf.
The Nutcracker — A festive retelling of the ballet favorite, following a toy soldier's magical Christmas Eve.
The Gingerbread Man — A bright, chase-filled retelling of the cookie who runs from everyone he meets.
The Ant and the Grasshopper — Aesop's fable about hard work and preparation, told through two very different insects.
Jack and the Beanstalk — The adventurous tale of a boy, a magic bean, and a giant living in the clouds.
The Frog Prince — A charming fairy tale about a promise kept and a prince freed from a spell.
The Jungle Book — A shortened introduction to Mowgli's adventures among the animals of the jungle.
The Twelve Days of Christmas — An illustrated take on the well-loved cumulative Christmas carol.
Goldilocks and the Three Bears — The familiar story of a curious girl testing porridge, chairs, and beds that aren't hers.
The Elves and the Shoemaker — A kindly folktale about a struggling shoemaker helped by a pair of secretive elves.
The Wizard of Oz — A simplified journey down the yellow brick road with Dorothy and her unlikely friends.
The Snow Queen — A wintry fairy tale of courage and friendship as a girl searches for her lost companion.
The Princess and the Pea — The classic test of true royalty, decided by a single pea beneath twenty mattresses.
The Story of Pinocchio — A young wooden puppet's journey to becoming honest and, eventually, a real boy.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs — The enduring tale of a poisoned apple, seven kind dwarfs, and a happy awakening.
The Emperor's New Clothes — A witty retelling of the vain emperor fooled by two clever, dishonest weavers.
Aladdin — A retelling of the street boy who finds a lamp, a genie, and an unexpected fortune.
'Twas the Night Before Christmas — An illustrated version of the classic Christmas Eve poem awaiting Santa's arrival.
The Story of Baby Jesus — A simple, warm telling of the nativity for young children discovering the story of Christmas.
A Christmas Carol — A shortened, child-friendly retelling of Ebenezer Scrooge's Christmas Eve transformation.

About the Author
Usborne is one of the world's leading independent children's publishers, creating books that spark curiosity from babyhood through the teenage years. This collection is published under the Usborne name, drawing on the company's tradition of retelling fairy tales, fables, and classic literature in child-friendly language paired with bright, detailed illustration. Rather than a single credited author, each storybook is adapted and illustrated by Usborne's team of writers and artists, a collaborative approach used across its picture-book lines. The result is a consistent, warm reading experience across all 24 titles, ideal for read-aloud sharing and early independent reading.

Why You'll Love This Set
This 24-book paperback set makes holiday storytime effortless, turning a single Christmas gift into a full year of bedtime reading. It's a wonderful pick for stocking stuffers, holiday-season gifting, or building a classroom library, filled with fairy tales and festive stories kids will happily return to well beyond December each year.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.