SOLVED. Children's book about boy who wants to be a comedian. [s]

[Bridget]

Hello! Hopefully someone knows what book I'm looking for. I don't remember the author or title. I read it about 10-11 yrs ago and I think it was published around this time (so probably 2004-2010). I remember the cover was a comical cartoon cover with a boy in a green(?) suit. The boy's face was done like the political caricatures(big lips, eyes, etc). I also believe he had red hair. I think the story is about him wanting to be a comedian and maybe wanting to do stand up for his school's talent show. He was pretty bad at comedy and other kids and his parents/guardians gave him a hard time about it. He befriends a girl from school( or she is a neighbor as I think he lives in an apartment complex). She doesn't bully him despite his lack of talent. And the neighbor girl might play an instrument. I think it was a standalone novel as well. That is, sadly, all I can remember. Any help is greatly appreciated!

[Rebecca]

Dogs Don’t Tell Jokes? It’s the “sequel” to Someday Angeline. It’s had a few different covers, but one of them looks like what you described.

[Rainbowheart]

Dogs Don't Tell Jokes for the link.

[Bridget]

Yep! That is the one. I had no idea there were other books. Thank you both so much! I appreciate it. ;)