Review by Publisher's Weekly Review
Who can resist tips from one of America's best comedians? How to Be the Funniest Kid in the Whole Wide World (or Just in Your Class) by Jay Leno, illus. by S.B. Whitehead, begins with a brief biography couched in "Comedy 101," in which Leno tells readers how he broke into the profession, then he proceeds to sure-fire one-liners, organized thematically (elephants, food, geography, etc.). "Ask Jay" brief biographical columns and sidebars highlighting such attractions as "Favorite Ways to Drive Siblings Crazy" and "Things to Tell a Substitute Teacher," break up the jokes. (Oct.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved
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Review by School Library Journal Review
Gr 2-6-A collection of jokes, riddles, wordplay, and tongue twisters, all liberally mixed with advice on how to become a comedian. Most of the bits are funny and age appropriate. However, some selections deal with times, places, or people that won't be familiar to the target audience. The volume sports a punchy contemporary design that utilizes black-and-white photography, clip art, and a plethora of fonts and type sizes. While the author sometimes puts being class clown above schoolwork and getting good grades, the book is overall a helpful look into the life of a budding performer. Children will love it because of the wealth of material within it. Leno tells them to use it freely and advises them to learn from watching and listening to others, but to create their own material.-Cynde Suite, Bartow County Library System, Adairsville, GA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Horn Book Review
Amidst a grab bag of suggested jokes--some funny, some groan-inducing, and a few (like the one about the Beverly Hills camel with silicone humps) too mature for the intended audience--Leno offers budding comedians sound advice on how to get started. The book's layout and collage art are frenetic but add to the upbeat tone. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.
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