About the Author

J.K. Rowling (Author) J.K. Rowling is the author of the enduringly popular Harry Potter books. After the idea for Harry Potter came to her on a delayed train journey in 1990, she plotted out and started writing the series of seven books and the first, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, was published in the UK in 1997. The series took another ten years to complete, concluding in 2007 with the publication of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.To accompany the series, J.K. Rowling wrote three short companion volumes for charity, Quidditch Through the Ages and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, in aid of Comic Relief and Lumos, and The Tales of Beedle the Bard, in aid of Lumos. She also collaborated on the writing of a stage play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which was published as a script book.Her other books for children include the fairy tale The Ickabog and The Christmas Pig, which were published in 2020 and 2021 respectively and have also been bestsellers. She is also the author of books for adults, including a bestselling crime fiction series.J.K. Rowling has received many awards and honours for her writing. She also supports a number of causes through her charitable trust Volant and is the founder of the children's charity Lumos.To find out more about J.K. Rowling visit jkrowlingstories.com.Jim Field (Illustrator) Jim Field is an award-winning illustrator, character designer and animation director. He has illustrated many bestselling children's books, including Oi Frog! (written by Kes Gray) and The Lion Inside (written by Rachel Bright). Jim is also the illustrator of the Rabbit and Bear series, J.K. Rowling's The Christmas Pig and his debut author-illustrator bilingual picture book, Monsieur Roscoe on Holiday. He lives near Paris with his wife and daughter.

Reviews

It's a busy, inventive, warm journey as the clock ticks before the magic is lost. -- Carina Bruce * VIC [PRINT] Herald Sun, [AUDIENCE: 306,571, ASR: 3,257] *
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A magical fantasy about friendship and loyalty by a master storyteller, The Christmas Pig will delight readers of all ages. -- Heather Zubeck * WA [PRINT] Ed! The West Australian *
If you are looking for the perfect stocking filler this Christmas, look no further. -- Sue Mauger * SA [ONLINE] GLAM Adelaide *
Read it ... with your best friend! * NATIONAL [PRINT] K-Zone *
... this engaging Christmas story has something for everyone - adventure, discovery, devotion and persistence, and is sure to be a family favourite for years to come. -- Melanie Phillips * NATIONAL [ONLINE] ReadPlus *
This story is full of unexpected surprises. -- Joy Lawn * NATIONAL [ONLINE] PaperbarkWords Blog *
...This is a book to treasure, to snuggle up with and to share with the ones you love at Christmastime. -- Matthew Wilson * NATIONAL [ONLINE] A Word About Books Blog *
A heartwarming, page-turning adventure about one child's love for his most treasured thing, and how far he will go to find it. * NATIONAL [ONLINE] Female.com.au *
It's an excellent addition to any kid's bookshelf or their collection of gifts under the Christmas tree. The artwork is also one of a kind, and will be sure to delight any child on a snowy holiday night. -- GINGER ABBOT * NATIONAL [ONLINE] Popsugar.com.au *
A magical fantasy about friendship and loyalty by a master storyteller, The Christmas Pig will delight readers of all ages. * WA [PRINT] West Australian [AUDIENCE: 135,996, ASR: 4,661] *
She's done it again! Rowling's latest tale ropes in children and adults alike, while Jim Field's superb black-and-white illustrations conjure structures, creatures, sensations and, paradoxically, the illusion of colour. * NATIONAL [PRINT] Country Style [AUDIENCE: 61,429, ASR: 1468] *