Celebrity Hoorah! Mariah Carey to Release Children's Book Based on Hit Song 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' The book will feature the complete lyrics of Carey's beloved Christmas jingle By Naja Rayne and Tara Fowler Published on August 26, 2015 08:00 AM Share Tweet Pin Email All we want for Christmas is Mariah Carey‘s new book! This fall, the singer is set to make her children’s book debut with All I Want for Christmas Is You, a picture book inspired by Carey’s hit song, PEOPLE can reveal exclusively. “When I wrote All I Want For Christmas Is You it was my dream for it to become a classic Christmas song,” Carey tell PEOPLE in a statement. “I am so proud of the song’s impact as it continues to create memories for fans each year.” She adds: “I am thrilled to be able to bring the story of the song to new generations of families with the picture book.” The book, which features the complete lyrics of Carey’s chart-topping hit, tells the story of a little girl whose greatest holiday wish is for a new puppy. The song “All I Want for Christmas Is You” was released in 1994 and quickly became a family favorite, selling over 14 million copies. Carey previously announced in late July that she will direct a feel-good holiday movie set to be released as part of Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas. The mother of two will also costar in the festive film. All I Want for Christmas Is You hits shelves Nov. 10.