{"product_id":"this-is-not-a-christmas-book-this-is-a-book-about-rocks-9780374394011","title":"This Is Not a Christmas Book* (*This Is a Book about Rocks)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA funny and fresh holiday picture book from \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e#1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling author Jory John and award-winning illustrator Pierre Collet-Derby\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e starring a rock-loving lizard who has no interest in being the hero of a Christmas story. Perfect for fans of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Monster at the End of This Book\u003c\/i\u003e!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is NOT a Christmas book.\u003cbr\u003eJust so you know.\u003cbr\u003eJust so we're clear. \u003cbr\u003eThis is a book about rocks. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut . . . 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?! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eMaybe this isn't a book about rocks after all.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWill a very serious, rock-loving lizard be able to find his holiday spirit? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis 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!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jory John\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.02lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.30h x 11.25w x 0.42d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780374394011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/03\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJory John\u003c\/b\u003e is a #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling author and a two-time E. B. White Read-Aloud Honor recipient. He is the author of many books for children, including the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling Food Group series illustrated by Pete Oswald, the popular \u003ci\u003eA Bear and Hare\u003c\/i\u003e books illustrated by Erin Kraan, and \u003ci\u003eThis Book Will Get You to Sleep!\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eYou're Going to Love This Book!\u003c\/i\u003e illustrated by Olivier Tallec. He lives in the Pacific Northwest. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePierre Collet-Derby\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator, author, animator, and character designer based in Ontario. When he's not working with the beloved characters of \u003ci\u003eSesame Street\u003c\/i\u003e or making books for children, he loves playing jazz on his clarinet. His debut picture book, \u003ci\u003eBarnaby Never Forgets\u003c\/i\u003e, won the 2019 Blue Spruce Award. He has also illustrated many books, including \u003ci\u003eOne-osaurus, Two-osaurus\u003c\/i\u003e by Kim Norman and \u003ci\u003eMy Big Embarrassing Elephant\u003c\/i\u003eby Angie Lucas.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Jory John \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48910170226845,"sku":"9780374394011","price":23.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_200936eb-8e39-4dfc-8806-7e029d93b67e.jpg?v=1789456703","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/this-is-not-a-christmas-book-this-is-a-book-about-rocks-9780374394011","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}