Baby Clown

In Kara LaReau's "Baby Clown," Frieda and Boffo Clown are overjoyed by their new arrival, but their joy is quickly overshadowed by Baby Clown's incessant crying. Parents will relate to the couple's increasingly desperate and humorous attempts to quiet their little one, from silly faces to car rides, even trying to remove his clown accessories. The story is a witty and warm nod to the persistence and unconditional love of parents, beautifully brought to life by Matthew Cordell's vibrant illustrations. It's perfect for families with new babies or older siblings who remember the challenges of a crying infant.

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!”