This Is Not a Christmas Book* (*This Is a Book about Rocks)

This Is Not a Christmas Book* (*This Is a Book about Rocks) - Hardcover

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This Is Not a Christmas Book* (*This Is a Book about Rocks) - Hardcover

This Is Not a Christmas Book* (*This Is a Book about Rocks) - Hardcover

by Jory John
$19.99
$19.99

Book Overview

by Jory John (Author), Pierre Collet-Derby (Illustrator)

A funny and fresh holiday picture book from #1 New York Times-bestselling author Jory John and award-winning illustrator Pierre Collet-Derby starring a rock-loving lizard who has no interest in being the hero of a Christmas story. Perfect for fans of The Monster at the End of This Book!

This is NOT a Christmas book.
Just so you know.
Just so we're clear.
This is a book about rocks.

But . . . wait. Hold on. Why is there an elf behind that piece of granite over there? And what are those reindeer doing? And who's this guy with a twinkle in his eye? Santa?!

Maybe this isn't a book about rocks after all.

Will a very serious, rock-loving lizard be able to find his holiday spirit?

This laugh-out-loud story will bring some extra sparkle (and giggles) to the most wonderful time of the year. Also, features a double gatefold for readers to open the book just like a Christmas gift!

Author Biography

Jory John is a #1 New York Times-bestselling author and a two-time E. B. White Read-Aloud Honor recipient. He is the author of many books for children, including the New York Times-bestselling Food Group series illustrated by Pete Oswald, the popular A Bear and Hare books illustrated by Erin Kraan, and This Book Will Get You to Sleep! and You're Going to Love This Book! illustrated by Olivier Tallec. He lives in the Pacific Northwest.

Pierre Collet-Derby is an illustrator, author, animator, and character designer based in Ontario. When he's not working with the beloved characters of Sesame Street or making books for children, he loves playing jazz on his clarinet. His debut picture book, Barnaby Never Forgets, won the 2019 Blue Spruce Award. He has also illustrated many books, including One-osaurus, Two-osaurus by Kim Norman and My Big Embarrassing Elephantby Angie Lucas.
Number of Pages: 40
Dimensions: 0.42 x 9.3 x 11.25 IN
Publication Date: September 01, 2026
ISBN9780374394011
Author Jory John
PublisherFarrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)
GenreChildren and Education
FormatHardcover
PublishedSeptember 2026
LanguageENG- English
Pages40
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceKids
Print SizeStandard Print

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Jory John is a #1 New York Times-bestselling author of books for both children and adults. His previous collaboration with Erin Kraan was the popular picture book, Something's Wrong! His work also includes the New York Times-bestselling picture books The Good Egg and The Bad Seed; the award-winning Goodnight Already! series; the popular picture books This Book Will Get You to Sleep!, Penguin Problems, and Giraffe Problems. He lives in the Pacific Northwest. Erin Kraan is the illustrator of several picture books, including #1 New York Times-bestseller, Buffalo Fluffalo by Bess Kalb, The Bear and Hare series by Jory John, and I Am Picky: Confessions of a Fussy Eater and I Am Friendly: Confessions of a Helpful Bear by Kristen Tracy. She creates her illustrations using a combination of woodcut prints, gouache paint and digital collage. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.

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