What is the title of J.K. Rowling’s 2020 pandemic-era children’s novel?

J.K. Rowling’s 2020 pandemic-era children’s novel is The Ickabog.

The Ickabog is a standalone fairy tale about the fictional kingdom of Cornucopia. Its plot follows children who confront political deception, fear, and the myth of the Ickabog, a legendary creature associated with a northern marshland.

Rowling wrote the story earlier in her career but released it publicly in installments during 2020, while many children were affected by school closures and lockdowns. She invited children to submit illustrations, and selected artwork appeared in published editions.

The book is separate from the Harry Potter universe. It is sometimes confused with Rowling’s other short or companion works, including The Tales of Beedle the Bard and The Christmas Pig. The Ickabog is a self-contained children’s fantasy novel rather than a Hogwarts story.