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Advent Storybook: 24 Stories to Share Before Christmas Hardcover – October 1, 2005

by Antonie Schneider (Author), Maja Dusikovaa (Illustrator), Marisa Miller (Translator)

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The beloved, bestselling readaloud storybook - a short story for each of the days of December leading up to Christmas.

Benjamin Bear cannot wait for Christmas to come. To help the time pass more quickly, his mother tells him that every day when he opens a door on his Advent calendar she'll tell him a story about another little bear and his long, arduous journey to Bethlehem.The little bear, led by a glittering star, meets many others on his travels. His adventures, filled with acts of heroism and kindness and many small miracles, show him the path to the Christ Child. A beautiful book that teaches the true spirit of Christmas.

The classic text from Antonie Schneider is beautifully illustrated by the award-winning international artist, Maja Dusikova.

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3 - 7 years, from customers
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64 pages
Language

English
Grade level

1 - 2
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8.78 x 0.3 x 11.5 inches
Publisher

NorthSouth Books
Publication date

October 1, 2005
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0735819637
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978-0735819634
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The individual short stories with a gentle lesson will be easily understood by young children and could be used by families for Advent or in Sunday-school programs. ― Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Antonie Schneider was born in Mindelheim, in southern Germany, where she still lives. A former elementary school teacher, she has written numerous other books for NorthSouth Books Inc., including The Dearest Little Mouse in the World; The Birthday Bear; Luke the Lion-hearted; Come Back, Pigeon!; and Good-Bye, Vivi!, Advent Storybook 24 Stories to Share Before Christmas.

Maja Dusikovaa was born in Piestany, Czechoslovakia, and now lives in Florence, Italy. She has illustrated many books for both children and adults, including The Advent Storybook and Silent Night, Holy Night.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ NorthSouth Books (October 1, 2005)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 64 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0735819637
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0735819634
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 2
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.18 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.78 x 0.3 x 11.5 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #125,670 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #282 in Children's Jesus Books (Books)
- #323 in Children's Christmas Books (Books)
- #755 in Children's Christian Fiction Books

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Mom of Three

May upset children

Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2015

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I would not recommend this book. My children are 5, 11, 14. We have used this book for three advent seasons. I am done with this book and will be donating it.

Pros:
1. Well written.
2. Nice size story for each night of advent to go along with our other advent activities.
3. A little bear is following the Star to Bethlehem.
4. The pictures are lovely

Cons:
1. Day 13 the picture shows bloody footprints in the snow leading to a dog house and a dog. The story reveals a thorn was in a dog's paw. My 11 year old remembered that page from the past and asked me to skip that day this year.
2. Day 14 states that a robber plans to rob and kill the little bear and lamb and it discusses this throughout the story that day. I only said "rob" as I read the story. The robber changed his mind, but I find the story disturbing and it is not clear to me how this is something we should be reading as we are preparing for advent.

As we are reading this book this year, I am wondering why I am using a book I am not completely comfortable with. I plan to look for a different book.

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j.c.r.

A different take on an advent book...

Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2019

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I bought this book in 2011 when my son was small. He is now 13 and we now also have a daughter who is 6. Both of them enjoy listening to the stories every night. In reading other reviews about terrible stories with the dog and the robber...I believe it is all to teach a bigger lesson and neither of my kids have ever been scared by it once we’ve read the story and talked about it.
A great book that I look forward to reading for many more years.

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skimperscamp

My kids still love this book

Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2018

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My kids are now 10 and 14 and we still read this book every year as part of our Christmas traditions. Yes, a dog has a bloody paw but it is not gory and a dog with a thorn in its paw would be bleeding in the snow. I grew up reading the Victorian classics, such as Charles Dickens, O Henry, etc., and find these little stories are written along those lines. The overall themes of the stories are God's love and compassion and how we can share that with others, even if we are a little bear.

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Jamie Schussman

Slightly strange advent stories

Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2018

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The stories were about a bear following the star to the Manger and were very odd. slightly scary for young children and did not center around Jesus but rather a good moral. overall i wouldn't recommend or buy again.

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4Ril

Sweet Advent tradition for the little ones

Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2019

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Love this book! A favorite family tradition for years now, started when our oldest was about 2. What an adorable way to share the true meaning Christmas with little ones. We looked forward to our nightly Advent book all throughout December. As our boys grew older, we took turns reading the story to the family each night. This is the first year that we haven't read it because our 4 boys are too old 😢 but I bought it for our nephew. When my13-year-old saw my wrapping the book he said "You're not giving away our Advent book, are you?!" I call that a win!

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Dr. Beth Ruff

Not what I was expecting

Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2020

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I thought this was a book that would tell the Christmas story throughout the month of December. It’s not. I like the idea of the little bear following the star to Bethlehem...but some of the stories are bizarre... angel with only one wing, robber that is going to rob and kill the little bear, and dog story with bloody footprints...and at the end each story it gives 2 sentences on how the story relates to God. It was ok for this year but won’t be repeating next year.

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David S.

Very Happy!!

Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2016

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My Son loves me reading this to him at night leading up to Christmas. I also enjoy reading these stories to him. Each of the stories are only a page long and very good for those with young children who might not want to sit still for a very long time. There is a Advent Calendar that you can get to go along with the book. Also, it is design so you can also read each of the stories as a bedtime story. I also found these stories entertaining for adults and the whole family. The book was delivered on time and in great condition. Very Happy!!

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FawnG

Antonie Schneider Advent story Book

Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2017

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This book gets a 5 star rating. The book is sturdy, the pictures are detailed and hold a child's attention, and the story is marvelous. Advent Storybook As with most books, you have the option to look inside. I read this to my grandughter and she absolutely loved it. She continues to bring the book to me to read again and again.

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Claire

A lovely book to read to Reception or KS aged children

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 14, 2021

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A lovely book to read to Reception or KS aged children - and I used this book in the weeks before Christmas with a Reception Class.

Amianne

Perfect.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 27, 2018

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Lovely stories to read to children.

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J. Field

Love it.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 18, 2014

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I have now bought this book for all three grandchildren! It has a lovely story that can be told before Christmas, during advent, at bedtime. A lovely way to build up to the big day! A firm favourite!

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JB

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 11, 2016

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Perfect for the run up to Christmas. Much better than a chocolate a day!

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Rev Judy Henning

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 1, 2014

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Great book - must read again as now Advent.

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