When the Christmas season begins, it's time to celebrate and count down the days until the big holiday! This festive book is perfect to share with little ones who are excited for Christmas to come.
From ornaments and toys to cookies and candy canes, every night of Advent reveals something special behind a new door. This bright, engaging adaptation of “The Twelve Days of Christmas” turns the excitement of opening an Advent calendar into a magical read-aloud celebration.
Children at home, in classrooms, and in Sunday schools will love following along as the surprises build night after night, making the wait for Christmas morning more fun than ever!
Tish Rabe is a beloved children's book author with over 160 titles to her name, including books for Sesame Street and Curious George. Like Natasha Wing with The Night Before Christmas, Rabe puts a fresh, festive twist on a timeless tradition with On the First Night of Advent.
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| ISBN: | 9780063444232 |
| Publication date: | 5th November 2026 |
| Author: | Tish Rabe |
| Illustrator: | Summer Macon |
| Publisher: | HarperPop an imprint of HarperCollins |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
| Series: | On the First Day Of |
| Genres: |
Early years: numbers and counting Children’s / Teenage general interest: Celebrations, holidays, festivals and special events Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Emotions, moods, feelings and behaviours Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction |
When the Christmas season begins, it's time to celebrate and count down the days until the big holiday! This festive book is perfect to share with little ones who are excited for Christmas to come.From ornaments and toys to cookies and candy canes, every night of Advent reveals something special behind a new door.
On the First Night of Advent features in the following genres: Early years: numbers and counting, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Celebrations, holidays, festivals and special events, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Emotions, moods, feelings and behaviours, Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction
Hardback. £11.69, down from the £12.99 cover price. Pre-order. 5th November 2026.
On the First Night of Advent was written by Tish Rabe and published by HarperPop an imprint of HarperCollins
On the First Night of Advent has 32 pages
Yes it is part of On the First Day Of series
£11.69, reduced from £12.99. Pre-order. 5th November 2026.