Perfect for young children; handsomely crafted
I just received this Advent calendar and was pleasantly surprised at the quality. It is very sturdily constructed; I expect that this will last for years. Some things that aren't obvious from the picture/description: The inside of each compartment is painted dark blue. The tin manger scene in the center has raised areas and the three dimensions give it a richer look than if it were flat. The nicest surprise was that each of the figures is wood and appears to be hand-painted. The magnet on each is small and embedded into the back of the figure so the figure sits flush against the tin background. The magnets are strong too so each piece securely connects to the background (no sliding down once you let go). Please note that some of the figures are small (e.g. stars) and could present a choking hazard to a very young child. I wish it were a little deeper (I measure the depth at 1 and 5/8th inches) but because of the weight and sturdiness of it it does stand securely on its own. There are two hooks at the top of the back for hanging it. All in all I am very pleased with this calendar - I know my young daughter will enjoy the excitement of opening the doors each day and slowly creating the Nativity scene. And it is beautifully crafted so I'll enjoy seeing it in our living room during the Advent season. It is well worth the cost. And incidently it arrived two days after I ordered it (and I chose the Super Saver shipping so 'didn't expect it to ship for 5 or more days).More detail ...
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