Book lovers enjoy a good countdown. We countdown to new releases. We count the number of books we read in a year. So, what better way to count down to Christmas than with a book themed advent calendar. One of my favorites is to do a DIY Advent Book a Day which I’ve shared how to do. Today I bring you done for you bookish Advent calendars.
Book Themed Advent Calendars for Home or School
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Richard Scarry fans get ready to find head to Busytown to spot your favorite characters from Lowly Worm (one of our favorites) to Huckle Cat. Each day you will press out an ornament that you can then hang on the tree for your very own Busytown themed tree which would be perfect for a small classroom tree. Enjoy Richard Scarry’s Best Advent Calendar Ever!
One of the very first mini book Advent calendars I remember is The Usborne Advent Calendar Book Collection. I’ve recommended it before and I know many of the Growing Book by Book readers have gotten it. The Boy Who Cried Wolf, Beauty and the Beast, and Puss in Boots are just some of the mini books in this calendar.
If you ever have held a Golden Book in your hands, you’ll appreciate the 24 mini books in Little Golden Books Advent Calendar. Titles include Christmas in the Country, The Night Before Christmas, and 22 more. Each little book has the iconic gold spine.
Speaking of nostalgic books…remember the Mr. Men Little Miss books? Now, those have been captured in mini book form for an Advent calendar too from Mr. Christmas to Little Miss Christmas. Grab Mr. Men Little Miss Advent Calendar.
Little People, Big Dreams: Advent Calendar Book Collection is full of 24 mini books each on a different person from authors such as J.R.R. Tolkien to changemakers like Harriet Tubman.
Waldo just seems to be made for an Advent calendar. This calendar has themed seek and finds, jokes, and information. Plus, you can even assemble your own Waldo to hide in the house or classroom. Find Where’s Waldo? Advent Calendar.
Calling all Pooh fans. You’ll enjoy Winnie-The-Pooh: Advent Calendar Book Collection.
Here is another ornament style calendar with the addition that each ornament is a book that tells the story of the first Christmas, from Gabriel’s visit to Mary to the Three Wise Men gazing at the star to Jesus’ birth. You can reuse this on which means it can become a Christmas tradition. Check out The Story of Christmas Story Book Set and Advent Calendar. (religious)
Story Themed Advent Reads
If you prefer a larger book you can hold in your hands and read a section each day. Check out these reads.
How Winston Delivered Christmas by Alex T. Smith is the story of a mouse named Winston who finds a lost letter addressed to Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. He sets off on an unforgettable journey to personally deliver the letter to Santa.
If you already enjoyed the first book, try How Winston Came Home for Christmas.
You can also enjoy How Winston Delivered a Christmas Wish: A Christmas Advent Story with Crafts, Traditions, and More a new 2026 addition.
25 Days of the Christmas Story: An Advent Family Experience is filled with stories about different people or places in the Christmas Story. There is a focus character trait each day, story, and discussion questions. (religious)
DIY Book Advent Calendar
Of course you can even create your own by wrapping 24 or even 12, if you are do this at school, Christmas themed books. I have all the best books to choose and how to set it up.—> DIY Book Advent Calendar
No matter which option you choose, you will be setting up for a season of reading and that is a win-win.
Happy reading.
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