Entertainment Books Children's Books The Office Characters Celebrate Christmas in New Book, Penned by Brian Baumgartner and Show’s Producer (Exclusive) ‘The Night Before Christmas at Dunder Mifflin’ will hit shelves in time for the holiday season By Carly Tagen-Dye Carly Tagen-Dye Carly Tagen-Dye is the Books editorial assistant at PEOPLE, where she writes for both print and digital platforms. People Editorial Guidelines Published on September 18, 2024 12:00PM EDT Comments The cast of 'The Office' and the cover for 'The Night Before Christmas at Dunder Mifflin'. Photo: Paul Drinkwater/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty; Mariner Books Get ready to head back to Scranton this holiday season.A new Christmas-themed book centered around NBC sitcom The Office is arriving on shelves this year — and PEOPLE has an exclusive first look! The Night Before Christmas at Dunder Mifflin, written by Emmy winner Brian Baumgartner who played Kevin on the series and the show’s producer Ben Silverman will be published this November by Mariner Books. It's an Office-themed take on the classic 'Twas the Night Before Christmas poem, perfect for fans of the show.It’s Christmas Eve at paper company Dunder Mifflin, and boss Michael Scott is missing. As Dunder Mifflin’s employees doze off the excitement of their office holiday party, they’re joined by two unexpected visitors: Santa and his right-hand elf. The cover of 'The Night Before Christmas at Dunder Mifflin'. Mariner Books Together, the duo arrive with a bundle of absurd gifts, tacky decorations and more to give the office an unforgettable Christmas. The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!The Night Before Christmas at Dunder Mifflin isn’t the first time Baumgartner and Silverman have collaborated on a book together. In 2021, the team co-wrote Welcome to Dunder Mifflin, the official oral history of the hit show, which aired from 2005 to 2013. The book, which incorporates exclusive interviews with the cast and crew, takes fans behind the scenes into the making of the show. Welcome to Dunder Mifflin also included insight into scrapped storylines from the show, including a plot point where Jim, the character played by John Krasinski, had an affair while married to Pam (Jenna Fischer). 'The Office' -Inspired Children's Book Tells the Story of the Dunder Mifflin Team as Kids Brian Baumgartner (left) and Ben Silverman. Adam Hendershott; courtesy of Propagate Content Andy Got Promoted over Dwight in 'The Office' Thanks to Ed Helms' 'Hangover' Fame, New Book Claims Baumgartner is also the author of the Seriously Good Barbeque Cookbook and the Seriously Good Chili Cookbook. The latter is a nod to his Office character, who infamously spills a large pot of chili in a fan-favorite scene from the show. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The Night Before Christmas at Dunder Mifflin will be published on Nov. 5, 2024 and is now available for preorder, wherever books are sold. The audiobook edition of the book will also be narrated by Baumgartner. Close