What is the title of J.K. Rowling’s 2021 children’s book about a boy and a magical Christmas toy?

J.K. Rowling’s 2021 children’s book about a boy and a magical Christmas toy is The Christmas Pig. The novel follows Jack, whose favorite toy, Dur Pig, is lost on Christmas Eve and then replaced by a new Christmas Pig that comes to life.

The story takes place in a fantastical world of lost things. Jack and the Christmas Pig travel through that world searching for Dur Pig, encountering objects that represent memories, hopes and human attachments. The book explores grief, friendship, courage and the emotional importance of treasured belongings.

The Christmas Pig was published in October 2021 by Scholastic in the United States and by Hachette Children’s Group in the United Kingdom. It was Rowling’s first children’s novel following The Ickabog, which appeared in 2020.

The book is unrelated to Harry Potter and is not part of the wizarding world. Its title can be confused with holiday-themed books by other authors, but Rowling’s story specifically centers on Jack, Dur Pig and the magical Christmas Pig.