{"product_id":"advent-storybook-24-stories-to-share-before-christmas-9780735819634","title":"Advent Storybook: 24 Stories to Share Before Christmas","description":"\u003cb\u003eCount down to the birth of baby Jesus with this beloved, bestselling read-aloud advent storybook-featuring a short story for each of the days of December leading up to Christmas.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBenjamin 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The classic text from Antonie Schneider is beautifully illustrated by the award-winning international artist Maja Dusikova.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAntonie 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, including \u003ci\u003eThe Dearest Little Mouse in the World\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003ci\u003e The Birthday Bear\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eLuke the Lion-hearted\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eCome Back, Pigeon!\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eGood-Bye, Vivi!\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAdvent Storybook: 24 Stories to Share Before Christmas.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMaja Dusiková was born in Piestany, Czechoslovakia, and now lives in Florence, Italy. She has illustrated many books for both children and adults, including \u003ci\u003eAdvent Storybook\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSilent Night, Holy Night\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Northsouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50620687089938,"sku":"9780735819634","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b0fd6584-26e0-4429-8e42-3f80069620ac.jpg?v=1732571464","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/advent-storybook-24-stories-to-share-before-christmas-9780735819634","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}