Friday, July 30, 2010

CELEBRITY READER-Rob Pontau, Topsham Director of Public Works

As you can imagine, being Director of Public Works and Dad to two adorable little girls takes a lot of Rob's time! He offers the following suggestions for great family reads --- and one for grown-ups!

Title: Bad Kitty
Author: Nick Bruel

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____________________Repetitive_____________________


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Kitty is not happy when all that's left to eat is Asparagus, Beets, Cauliflower, Dill...and 22 other equally unappealing vegetables. This riotous story of a cat gone berserk is a creative take on more than one alphabet journey whisking children on a laugh out loud romp from A's to Z's.



Title: Giraffes Can’t Dance
Author:Giles Andreae

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Inspirational


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With light-footed rhymes and high-stepping illustrations, this tale is gentle inspiration for every child with dreams of greatness. IF you read it with a little rhythm, your kids will bob to the beat. Pretty soon, you’ll find yourself bobbing and dancing as well.

Audio books make that commute go a little smoother!

Title: The Husband
Author:Dean Koontz


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Intense


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Comment, if you wish!
Rob says, "This was a great audio book!"

An ordinary man's extraordinary commitment to his wife takes him on a harrowing journey of adventure, sacrifice, and redemption to the mystery of love itself—and to a showdown with the force that would destroy it forever in this masterful novel. Read THE HUSBAND and you'll understand why "there is no one who can match Dean Koontz for pure excitement." — Denver Post

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