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

by Jory John

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A rock-loving lizard resists the holiday story

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Awards & Recognition

  • Author recognition

    #1 New York Times-bestselling author

    The metadata describes Jory John as a #1 New York Times-bestselling author.

AlbakiReads Editorial

A rock-loving lizard resists the holiday story

A lizard who would rather focus on rocks finds Christmas-story figures edging into the book despite its insistence that this is not a holiday tale. That push and pull between the lizard’s stated preference and the festive interruptions gives the picture book its central comic premise. A double gatefold adds a physical reveal designed to open like a Christmas gift, bringing the book’s playful format into the holiday theme.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 who enjoy holiday picture books with comic surprises
  • Young readers interested in rocks, lizards, and playful Christmas stories
  • Families looking for a read-aloud with an interactive gatefold

Themes

Christmas and holiday traditionsRocks and geologyResistance to festive expectationsInteractive picture-book format

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Book overview

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!

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