The Serious Goose is a humorous and interactive picture book about a goose who refuses to laugh. The narrative challenges young readers to make the goose smile — turning the story into a playful read-aloud and activity. The book’s tagline: “There is nothing silly about this goose. You CANNOT make her laugh, so DON’T EVEN TRY!”
📝 Key Information
Title: The Serious Goose
Author/Illustrator: Jimmy Kimmel
Publisher: Random House Children’s Books / Penguin Random House
Publication Date: December 3, 2019
Page Count: 40 pages
Age Range: Approx. ages 3-7 (Preschool to Grade 2)
ISBN: 978-0525707752
🎯 Target Audience / Suitability
Young children (ages ~3-7) who enjoy playful, interactive picture books.
Families and educators seeking books that promote humor, interaction, and read-aloud engagement.
Ideal for early childhood literacy, library collections, or as a fun gift.
Good for encouraging kids to engage physically with books (for example, by making the goose smile)
