Which 2021 children’s novel did J.K. Rowling write about a boy and a magical talking pig?

J.K. Rowling wrote The Christmas Pig, a 2021 children’s novel about a boy and a magical talking pig.

The story follows Jack, whose favorite toy, a stuffed pig called Dur Pig, is lost on Christmas Eve. A replacement toy, the Christmas Pig, helps Jack enter a magical world in a quest connected with the missing toy. The book explores loss, attachment, courage, and the emotional importance of treasured objects.

The novel was published as an original standalone children’s story, not as a Harry Potter book. Its holiday setting and toy-centered premise also distinguish it from The Ickabog, another Rowling children’s novel that was released online as a serial during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The title refers to the character known as the Christmas Pig, while the lost toy is commonly called Dur Pig. Keeping those two names separate prevents a frequent mix-up when identifying the book’s central characters.