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

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: Jory John
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)
Published: 09/01/2026
Series: This Is Not a Holiday Books
Pages: 40
Weight: 1.02lbs
Size: 9.30h x 11.25w x 0.42d
ISBN: 9780374394011