Storybook Countdown – Miniature Book Christmas Advent Calendar
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Open a Tiny Book Every Day Until Christmas
Christmas feels different when the countdown is yours.
Each morning you lift a little door and pull out a real miniature book, printed pages and all.
You turn it over, read the cover, then hang it on the tree.
By Christmas Eve your branches are lined with tiny stories.
It's the cozy, bookish kind of magic a chocolate calendar never gave you.
Each little book measures just 1.75 × 2.25 inches — small enough to hang, big enough to read the cover.
A charming little book behind every door
✓ A tiny story waiting every morning
Lift the numbered door and out comes a small book with a printed cover and pages. A quiet minute of delight before the day starts.
✓ Your tree gets 24 charming new ornaments
Each little book hangs on a branch once you've opened it. By Christmas Eve your tree tells a story no store-bought bauble can.
✓ Not candy. Not plastic. Actual little books
Most calendars give you chocolate that's gone in seconds. These stay on your tree, year after year.
✓ Ready the moment it arrives
No assembly, no filling, nothing to set up. Take it out of the box, set it on the shelf, and start on December 1st.
✓ Warm holiday colors that suit any tree
Rich, festive tones in two versions to choose from. Both sit beautifully next to whatever décor you already love.
What you get today
- Storybook Countdown advent calendar
- One miniature book behind every numbered door
- Each book doubles as a tree ornament
- Ready to use — no assembly or filling
- Free tracked shipping
Seasonal production run — once this batch sells out, restock pricing may change.
Bring Storybook Countdown to your shelf today and enjoy a little bookish magic throughout the Christmas countdown. Available for a limited time.
Try Storybook Countdown at home for 30 days. If it doesn't look right or bring the charm you expected, return it for a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use it again next Christmas?
Yes. The calendar and the little books are made to be packed away and brought back out. Store them in the original box and they'll be ready next December.
Are the miniature books real books with pages?
Yes. Each one has a printed cover and printed pages inside. They're made of coated paper, so they feel like tiny hardcovers rather than flat cutouts.
Will the little books be too heavy for my tree branches?
Not at all. Each book is about the size of a matchbox and made of paper, so even thin branches hold them easily.
Is this a good gift for a book lover?
It's one of the easiest picks. It arrives ready to give, and it gives them something small to look forward to every day of December.
Specifications
- Size: 2.76 x 15.59 x 2.56 in. Each miniature book: 1.75 x 2.25 in
- Material: Coated paper
- Lasts: Made to be stored and reused each holiday season
In the box
- Storybook Countdown: Advent calendar with one miniature book behind each numbered door
Use the fit finder next to the size selector for a recommendation in a few seconds, or see the full measurement charts below.
Every product page has a fit finder next to the size selector — three questions, one recommendation, a few seconds. These charts are for anyone who would rather read the numbers.
How to measure
- Bust / chest. Around the fullest part, tape level, arms relaxed at your sides.
- Waist. Around the narrowest part of your torso, usually just above the navel.
- Hips. Around the fullest part, roughly 8 in below the waist.
- Inseam. From the crotch seam to the floor, in the shoes you'll wear the trousers with.
Measure over the underwear you'd normally wear, not over clothing. Keep the tape snug but not tight.
Women's clothing
| Size | US | Bust (in) | Waist (in) | Hips (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0–2 | 31–32 | 24–25 | 34–35 |
| XS | 2–4 | 33–34 | 26–27 | 36–37 |
| S | 4–6 | 35–36 | 28–29 | 38–39 |
| M | 8–10 | 37–38½ | 30–31½ | 40–41½ |
| L | 12–14 | 39½–41 | 32½–34 | 42½–44 |
| XL | 16–18 | 42–44 | 35–37 | 45–47 |
| XXL | 20–22 | 45–47 | 38–40 | 48–50 |
Men's clothing
| Size | Chest (in) | Waist (in) | Neck (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 33–35 | 27–29 | 14–14½ |
| S | 36–38 | 30–32 | 15–15½ |
| M | 39–41 | 33–35 | 15½–16 |
| L | 42–44 | 36–38 | 16½–17 |
| XL | 45–47 | 39–41 | 17½–18 |
| XXL | 48–50 | 42–44 | 18½–19 |
Women's shoes
| US | EU | UK | Foot length (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 35 | 2½ | 8⅝ |
| 6 | 36 | 3½ | 8⅞ |
| 7 | 37–38 | 4½ | 9¼ |
| 8 | 38–39 | 5½ | 9½ |
| 9 | 39–40 | 6½ | 9⅞ |
| 10 | 41 | 7½ | 10¼ |
| 11 | 42 | 8½ | 10½ |
Men's shoes
| US | EU | UK | Foot length (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 40 | 6 | 9⅝ |
| 8 | 41 | 7 | 9⅞ |
| 9 | 42 | 8 | 10¼ |
| 10 | 43 | 9 | 10⅝ |
| 11 | 44 | 10 | 10⅞ |
| 12 | 45 | 11 | 11¼ |
| 13 | 46 | 12 | 11½ |
How our pieces are cut
- Dresses are cut true to size. If you are between sizes, take the smaller one — most of our dresses have ease through the waist.
- Coats and jackets are cut with room for a knit underneath. Take your usual size; size up only if you layer heavily.
- Knitwear is relaxed by design. Between sizes, take the smaller one unless you want an oversized look.
- Trousers and jeans run true to size. Between sizes, take the larger one.
- Shoes run true to size. If you have a wide foot, take half a size up.
Still not sure?
Write to info@halstead.com with your usual size, your height and the piece you're looking at. We'll tell you what we would pick — usually within a few hours. We would far rather get it right the first time than process a return.
We work in natural fibres — wool, cashmere, cotton, linen and full-grain leather.
Knitwear: cold hand wash or a wool cycle at 30 °C, no softener, dried flat and stored folded.
Coats: dry clean once or twice a season, stored on a broad wooden hanger.
Leather: wipe with a damp cloth, condition twice a year, never dry near heat.
Full guidance is on our Materials & Care page.
Shipping is free on every order to all 50 states, with no minimum.
Processing: 2–4 business days, while your order is picked and checked by hand.
Transit: 3–4 business days.
Total: 6–9 business days, with tracking emailed the moment it leaves Chesapeake.
Returns: 90 days from delivery. We email you a printable label; return shipping is deducted from the refund unless the fault is ours, and your first exchange is always free.