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I Am a Pole (And So Can You!)

By: Stephen Colbert
Narrated by: Tom Hanks, Stephen Colbert (introduction)
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Publisher's summary

The story of a pole, searching for his purpose in life.

"The perfect gift to give a child or grandchild for their high school or college graduation. Also Father's Day. Also, other times."
—Stephen Colbert

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio.

©2012 Stephen Colbert (P)2012 Hachette

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"The sad thing is, I like it." (Maurice Sendak)

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Funny, but more for kids

Hanks and Colbert are charming, of course. The humor is right there, but more for kids, I think.

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Funniest 6 minutes I’ve spent this week!

This ‘kids’ book has humor for adults. Way funny and it raised money for vets.

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funny

This was hilarious, but since I need at least 15 words, let me say that

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A Tad Bipolar

On the straight and narrow. Upstanding and tall tale. Good for keeping youngsters in line.

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A Worthy Pole

Stephen does it again with his multiple talents. I am happy to have this for my toddler grandchildren, although some of the intro will be over their heads for now.

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Silly

Worth the $2 for 10 mins of silliness. The warnings were longer than the book... which made it more funny to me.

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funny

this requires 20 words but all I wanted to say was "funny". but I have to keep typing because It needs 20 words.

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This will make you smile.....

If you're a fan of Tom Hanks and have a love for poles, then this book is for you! Even if you're not sure that you have a definitive love for poles, you should still give this a listen! It will make you smile!

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I Am A Fan (and So Will You!)

So sad that Maurice Sendak is no longer with us. This book, however, coming out almost literally on the day he died, stands as something of a tribute to his wit and style - and that of Stephen Colbert and Tom Hanks.
I don't want to make a review longer than the book (!), but, shucks, who wouldn't like this??

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really cute and funny

this is cure and funny. it is definitly woth the purchase and tom hanks is the narrator

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