B.J. Novak talks about his new book, 'The Little Book With No Pictures'

NPR | By Michel Martin

Published October 20, 2026 at 4:50 AM EDT

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with actor and author B.J. Novak about his new book for babies and toddlers, "The Little Book With No Pictures."

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