Mariah Carey will publish a children's picture book for Christmas, based on her song, All I Want For Christmas Is You. Random House Children's Books announced Wednesday it will publish the book, which tells the story of a little girl who wants a puppy for Christmas, on November 10. The book was also announced on Random's Facebook page. The specific imprint will be Random's Doubleday Books for Young Readers.
In the press release, the publisher says the book will include the complete lyrics of the song, which has sold 14 million copies since it was released in 1994, will be used in the book. "Full of festive December moments with family, friends, presents, and of course Santa Claus - and featuring lively yuletide illustrations - the book is poised to become a part of Christmas traditions for many years to come, alongside the classic song," the publisher enthused in its press release.
Carey says she wrote her Christmas song hoping it would become a classic. "I am so proud of the song's impact as it continues to create memories for fans each year," she said in a prepared statement. "I am thrilled to be able to bring the story of the song to new generations of families with the picture book." The book will be illustrated by Colleen Madden.
"Mariah Carey's All I Want For Christmas Is You brings Christmas joy to countless listeners of all ages every year," says Frances Gilbert, associate publishing director for the imprint. "We are so thrilled to now bring this song to picture book form for the first time - for families and now readers of all ages to enjoy together."
Carey, the mother of young twins, is famously the bestselling female musical artist of all time, with more than 200 million albums sold, and has a fistful of music awards.
(USA Today)
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