In "Tiger and Bear, it's Christmas time", based on Janosch's famous characters and written by Florian Fickel, Tiger and Bear experience the magical anticipation of Christmas together with the travelling donkey Mallorca, who turns up one day in their cosy den. With his arrival, Tiger and Bear learn about the tradition of Christmas - a festival full of joy, decorations and presents that is celebrated over 24 days. To shorten the waiting time and get them in the mood for the festivities, they invent an innovative countdown calendar and a wish list letterbox in the hope of reaching the mysterious Father Christmas. As they embark on a quest to find the true spirit of Christmas, they open their hearts and their dens to other animals who would be alone in the cold season. The book is a heart-warming story about friendship, solidarity and small happiness, told in 24 chapters that serve as an Advent calendar to read aloud. It offers great reading fun for children aged 4 and over and conveys valuable messages about true values for the festive season. An Advent calendar in book form: 24 chapters full of pre-Christmas adventures with Tiger, Bear and the travelling donkey Mallorca, ideal for reading aloud every day during Advent. Values of friendship and solidarity: Illustrates the importance of community and caring for one another during the festive season. Based on Janosch's popular characters: Immerse yourself in the cosy and warm-hearted world of Tiger and Bear, complemented by Florian Fickel's creative storytelling. Encourages the anticipation of Christmas: A wonderful way to sweeten the wait for Christmas for children aged 4 and over.