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Jimmy Fallon Talks Kids And Comedy

"The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" host talks with us about comedy, having kids and his new children's book, "This Is Baby."
Jimmy Fallon during a taping of "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon," in New York. (Andrew Harnik/AP)

Late-night talk shows were created for adults, but host Jimmy Fallon makes entertainment for young children, too.

Aside from hosting NBC’s “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” he’s also a New York Times best-selling author of children’s picture books. His latest title “This is Baby” is out this week.

His first two books for parents and kids to enjoy together before bedtime — “Your Baby’s First Word

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