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The Serious Goose Hardcover – Picture Book, December 3, 2019

by Jimmy Kimmel (Author, Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 4,332 ratings
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Meet a very Serious Goose in late-night host Jimmy Kimmel's first fun and funny picture book! There is nothing silly about this goose. You CANNOT make her laugh, so DON'T EVEN TRY!

Written, illustrated, and lettered by Jimmy Kimmel, this picture book challenges young readers to bring the silly out of a very Serious Goose. Inspired by Jimmy's nickname for his kids, The Serious Goose reminds us to be silly in a serious way. Put your little comedians in front of a mylar mirror and challenge them to make this no-nonsense goose smile. This delightful read-aloud is guaranteed to create gaggles of giggles time and time again!
 
Kimmel’s proceeds from sales of THE SERIOUS GOOSE will be donated to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) and children’s hospitals around the country.
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    40 pages
  3. Language
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  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  5. Lexile measure
    430L
  6. Dimensions
    8.88 x 0.36 x 11.25 inches
  7. Publisher
    Random House Books for Young Readers
  8. Publication date
    December 3, 2019
  9. ISBN-10
    0525707751
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0525707752
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“Dares readers to crank up the volume... may add a few grown-up voices to the younger chorus of giggles. The goose is all that's serious here." —Kirkus Reviews

“In his savvy, funny picture-book debut, Kimmel uses his limited drawing style to great advantage; in fact, the less the goose does, the funnier it is…. Kimmel knows that when you tell a kid not to do something, it’s sure to unleash silliness of epic proportions.” —Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Jimmy Kimmel is the host of Jimmy Kimmel Live! on ABC and an amateur illustrator who prefers pen and paper to digital art. Visit him on Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. Do not come to his house.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Random House Books for Young Readers; First Edition (December 3, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0525707751
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0525707752
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 5 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 430L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.88 x 0.36 x 11.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 4,332 ratings

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    Jimmy Kimmel serves as host and executive producer of the eight-time Emmy® Award-nominated “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” ABC’s longest-running late-night talk show. Now in its 17th season, “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” produces some of the most popular comedy bits in late-night and features a diverse lineup of guests including actors, musicians, athletes, comedians, authors, politicians, newsmakers and the occasional random weirdo. Kimmel’s monologue skewers pop culture and up-to-the-minute news. “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” airs weeknights at 11:35/10:35 p.m. ET, broadcasting from Disney’s El Capitan Entertainment Center in Hollywood.

    Jimmy is releasing a children’s book titled, THE SERIOUS GOOSE, which he wrote and illustrated. The book, published by Random House Children’s Books, will be released on December 3rd, 2019. All proceeds from sales of THE SERIOUS GOOSE will be donated to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) and children’s hospitals around the country.

    In addition to the nightly show, annual specials like “Jimmy Kimmel Live: After the Oscars®” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live: Game Night” are well-known for their all-star comedy videos. Videos including “I’m F**king Matt Damon,” “I’m F**king Ben Affleck,” “The Handsome Men’s Club,” “Movie: The Movie” and “Movie: The Movie, 2V” have become hugely popular on television and online.

    Outside of his “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” duties, Kimmel has hosted some of the biggest events and moments in pop culture. Most recently, Kimmel could be seen as host of the Oscars for the second year in a row, a role for which he received much critical acclaim. The move marks the first time the Academy Awards® telecast had the same host two years in a row since the 1990s. Previously, Kimmel hosted both the 64th and 68th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards as well as the 2012 White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner in Washington D.C.

    After 12 years in morning radio, Kimmel got his start in television as co-host of “Win Ben Stein’s Money” on Comedy Central, for which he won an Emmy for Best Game Show Host in 1999. Kimmel co-hosted, co-created and executive produced 100 episodes of “The Man Show” for Comedy Central. Kimmel served for four seasons as on-air prognosticator for Fox NFL Sunday; co-created, executive produced and co-starred in “Crank Yankers” for Comedy Central/MTV; and co-created and executive produced “The Andy Milonakis Show” for MTV and MTV2.

    He currently lives in Los Angeles.

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Its a great children's book that will light up any face when reading it!!!
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Its a great children's book that will light up any face when reading it!!!
I bought this book since I'm a fan of Jimmy Kimmel. It was even funnier than I thought and I don't have little kids to read it to! Its a great children's book that will light up any face when reading it!!!
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Jazmine
5.0 out of 5 stars So cute!!!
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This is one of the cutest and most fun book I’ve read to my little sister!
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Madi Aldous
5.0 out of 5 stars Toddler approved
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2023
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I bought this book for my 2 and 3 year old. I was pleased to see that it was the perfect length/amount of words for little ones with short attention spans. The illustration is simple yet captivating. We were able to learn about emotions while having a giggle!
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of these best Children’s book.
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When I was a kid, I almost became an only child because my brother, who was a few fries short of a happy meal, decided he was the God of Geese when he threw bread all around him. Karma struck when he ran out of bread and they started attacking him. Did you know geese have teeth? He now does. This all happened in the time before power locks on car doors so when he tried to flee into the safety of my grandmother’s Dodge Neon, he found out it was locked with my grandmother and I inside. I watched my grandmother struggle to lean over to unlock the door as my brother was viciously attacked. Divine intervention at its best, I saw the wrath of God before my eyes. However he survived at the mercy of the powers above and lived but forever traumatized by this event. Flash forward 20 years or so to now. I now have a beautiful niece because somehow someone wanted to procreate with him.
Amazon had this in my recommendations. I froze when I saw this book. Like some deity told Amazon to show me, proud auntie, this book. What a perfect book to go with all the duck and Goose plushies I gotten my niece from before she was born. Now almost two she is more interactive and loves listening to stories. This was a one click purchase.
When I handed this to my brother, he said a few unpleasant words which I took as a ‘thank you very much my bestest little sister”. My niece loves this book from her Auntie Goose. Better part is she likes it when my brother reads it to her. What better way to face your fears than to read a wonderful book about a serious goose that you have to make silly?

Honestly I don’t care my brother hates the book, that what he gets for always stealing my dunkaroos. My niece loves this book. Best revenge book in my opinion. #teamgoose
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Rhonda Davis
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightfully and seriously silly!
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2024
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Gifting for 2 years old great granddaughter and her parents and anyone reading this book for themselves or aloud to others.
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Kathy Davis
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous Book
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2024
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My grand daughter absolute loves it :)
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Sean Geary
4.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2023
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Great! I only wish it had heavier stock on the pages--they seem flimsier than other books which normally wouldn't matter but if you are reading to a 2 year old you probably understand ;)
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jaychefski
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect toddler book
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2023
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Super silly. Great if you enjoy getting animated and engaging toddlers as you read. We love this book and I’ve purchased and read for several of my friends kids
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Debbie Schaub
5.0 out of 5 stars Star power
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2024
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K Goose
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book and Great Charity
Reviewed in Canada on December 28, 2020
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My grandson is 6 and we have had so much fun with this book. It’s easy to get enthusiastic reading the book and getting the child to participate. Since our real last name is “Goose”, it makes even more fun!
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S.F. Montagne
5.0 out of 5 stars sehr lustig
Reviewed in Germany on December 14, 2020
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sehr lustig
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DM
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect book for bedtimes
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 15, 2020
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My kids (and wife) made me read this story to them night after night when we first received book.
It's a very easy read and the illustrations and decor is top class and simple fun.
It's unpretentious and has a little bit of crowd participation.
I highly recommend
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5.0 out of 5 stars Jimmy rocks
Reviewed in Singapore on February 7, 2020
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Must have in any book collection.
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Reviewed in Australia on January 17, 2020
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Kids loved it and asked to reread it again and again
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