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Jimmy Kimmel Writes A Picture Book, Says 'Kids Are Always Ready To Laugh'

The Serious Goose invites kids to try to make a grumpy goose smile. In 2017, Kimmel's newborn son underwent heart surgery; in his honor, proceeds will go to children's hospitals around the country.
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Jimmy Kimmel wants parents to know one thing about his debut children's book: It takes just five minutes to read.

Kimmel is all too familiar with bedtime negotiations ... you know, where your kid asks to read five books, and you try to compromise at three, but, let's be real, you end up reading five. "You never win," Kimmel says.

The comedian has spent his late night career cracking up adults, but is aimed at a younger audience — most notably, the two silly

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