Baby Clown

Written by Kara LaReau · Illustrated by Matthew Cordell

A circus baby won't stop crying. Can his parents calm him before the big show?

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32 pages· 531 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· AD520L

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Bookroo's summary

In a bustling circus, Frieda and Boffo Clown face a unique challenge: their baby won't stop crying. Despite their comedic antics and attempts to soothe him, nothing works. With a sold-out show looming, can they find a way to turn Baby Clown's tears into laughter? This delightful tale of parental persistence and circus chaos will have readers cheering for a happy ending.

From the publisher

An award-winning author and a Caldecott Medalist introduce an adorable new circus star – who won’t stop wailing!

When Frieda and Boffo Clown have a baby, everyone in the circus is over the moon. But there is just one problem: Baby Clown won’t stop crying! Frieda and Boffo try everything: putting on their silliest faces, driving him around in their tiny car. They even try taking off his red nose and big shoes. But that just makes Baby Clown cry more. Can Frieda and Boffo turn his little clown frown upside down in time for the sold-out show? Kara LaReau deftly juggles wit and warmth in this hilarious nod to parental persistence, while Matthew Cordell’s big-top-bright illustrations bring Baby Clown and his circus family to humorously frazzled life. Older siblings, in particular, will step right up to this applause-worthy picture book, joining Baby Clown in many a heartfelt “WAAAAH!”

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