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Parents' Guide to

I Am a Pole (And So Can You!)

By Regan McMahon, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 12+

Clever, satirical picture book isn't really for kids.

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A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this book.

Community Reviews

age 11+

Based on 2 parent reviews

age 4+

I love it! Career Path!

This book was entertaining and kept my child engaged! It was a great way to show my child his different career path options and opportunities!
age 18+

Not for kids

Get ready to have a conversation with your young child about the career of a stripper.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (2 ):
Kids say (1 ):

For satire-savvy fans of wordplay and Stephen Colbert's humor, I AM A POLE (AND SO CAN YOU!) will be a delightful diversion. But this seemingly cute picture book isn't really for little kids due to its sophisticated jokes about such things as the Gallup Poll and evolution and one scene in which the pole is onstage for a pole-dancer who's wearing only a G-string, heels, and tasseled pasties on her breasts.

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