We know it feels too early to think about the winter holiday season while we've barely touched down in spooky season. But one perennial favorite gift for nearly anyone on your list is best to shop early because they sell out quickly: Advent calendars .

If you’re into high-quality, low-maintenance toy advent calendars, look no further than Haba’s farmyard animal version. The interactive set comes with 24 wooden figures and a 24-chapter booklet that’ll entertain and inspire your kids to write their own stories.

Make the countdown to Christmas ten times more fun with these top-rated toy Advent calendars for kids of all ages and interests.

What makes the festive season so special isn’t just Christmas Day, it’s the entirety of the celebrations which take place throughout the month of December – from office ‘dos and evenings spent drinking mulled wine in front of the telly,