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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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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
Funny Witty Inspiring Comedy
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"The sad thing is, I like it." (Maurice Sendak)

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Funny Story • Creative Children's Tale • Entertaining Banter • Witty Rhyming Narrative • Imaginative Storyline
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My interest was peaked after seeing a video cut of Stephen Colbert with Julie Andrews - both pitching their children's books. Don't get too hung up (yes there is a pun here too) on the stripper pole - when you buy a chemical to remove paint in a bottle there is not a nude woman inside! Good books are layered with meaning. Great books mean different things to different age groups and different walks of life. And that includes books for kids. Re-read some Dr. Seuss!
I was feeling a bit foolish buying an 8 minute audiobook, but did it anyway - I'm so glad I did! I had no clue till the end the proceeds go to vets - that alone makes the book worth every penny and more. Made my day!

I'm so glad I did

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Let's not try to overanalyze this, shall we? It's hysterical. Fans of Stephen Colbert will probably appreciate the humor in it more, but anyone with a funny bone should get a giggle (or at least a broad smile) out of this. Tom Hanks is a wonderful reader (how do we get him to read more books?)

Just plain funny

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Stephen and Tom clearly enjoyed themselves in this very brief performance, and brought a smile to my face.

Some good chuckles.

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Colbert is witty as ever and who doesn't love Tom Hanks? Quick jovial morsel from both.

Satire at a Sad Time

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Proceeds help vets and it gives you a chuckle. Best part was when audible asked me for review and simultaneously said I hadn’t heard enough to leave one yet. :)

A fun quick joke for a good cause…

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Tom Hanks is wonderful. The PDF is a nice inclusion for an audiobook. The story is VERY short...really just six minutes. But it's sweet and the profits are for charity.

Very cute

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This is a real bargain because you get the book read to you by tom hanks, bonus material from
Steve Colbert and a download of the book's illustrations all for $1.46.

almost like free

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I love Stephen Colbert and Tom Hanks. Put them together and you have an outstanding team. I enjoyed the simple story / poem, the camaraderie between the two performers and overall it is entertaining. The poem itself is quite simple, short and nice. It made me smile. However, Stephen reads every printed word in the book, including all the information on the copyright page and after the poem, he proceeds to read the audiobook credits in their entirety. While humorous on the outset, it becomes quite tedious and ultimately these parts were not entertaining. While I am sure I will listen to it again, especially around National Holidays, I will be fast forwarding through that first minute and a half and ending it when the audiobook credits begin - which is a pain. That is why I only give it 3 stars. Just to be clear, though, I'm still glad I bought it.

Good and bad from 2 wonderful performers

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Cute story, very brief...more time spent on daily long credits than on actual story :P

Short, but sweet

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Not expensive and good to listen while in the car with kids. On road trips I find it difficult to find books both my 11 and 7 year old like. They both enjoyed this one!

Short and sweet

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