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Biography: 

Rob Bolster grew up in Westwood, Massachusetts, but he spent summers in a Rhode Island fishing town. There he spent his days on the docks of Galilee, fishing for mackerel and striped bass. Rob would watch the fishing and lobster boats come into port to unload their catches and refuel for their next trip. These early childhood experiences were key to Rob illustrating his first book, Going Lobstering, written by Jerry Pallotta. As an adult, Rob built and flew model airplanes for a number of years. His interest in flying radio-controlled aircraft helped when he illustrated The Airplane Alphabet Book, written by Jerry Pallotta and Fred Stillwell, and The Jet Alphabet Book, also written by Jerry Pallotta.

A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, Bolster has worked in illustration for more than 20 years. For most of that time, his work has appeared in newspaper and magazine advertisements for major corporations. He produced most of those illustrations using airbrush and watercolor. However, in recent years Bolster has taught himself how to do his work using a computer. Much of his illustration is now created digitally.

Rob lives in Walpole, Massachusetts.

For more information, visit www.robbolster.com.

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Going Lobstering Author: Jerry Pallotta   Illustrator: Rob Bolster ISBN: 978-0-88106-475-9 Ages: 4 - 7 Availability: In stock. Price: $16.95 Join Linda and Erik on their first lobstering expedition. It is an exciting and informative adventure at sea, where they learn about the age-old trade of lobstering and encounter a variety of sea life -- including an uninvited shark! "Stunning full-color paintings illustrate the story of a brother and sister who spend a day aboard a lobstering boat." – Booklist Qty:

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The Airplane Alphabet Book Authors: Jerry Pallotta, Fred Stillwell   Illustrator: Rob Bolster ISBN: 978-0-88106-907-5 Ages: 4 - 7 Availability: In stock. Price: $16.95 Jerry Pallotta and his "co-pilot" Fred Stillwell take you on a ride into the world of airplanes. From the sleek Invader to the popular Piper Cub, this fact-filled book is a dynamic celebration of flight. Qty:

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The Construction Alphabet Book Author: Jerry Pallotta   Illustrator: Rob Bolster ISBN: 978-1-57091-437-9 Ages: 4 - 9 Availability: In stock. Price: $17.95 Crash! Smash! Ka-boom! Rock crushers, jackhammers, and wrecking balls tear up the pages in this noisy alphabet book. Vibrant illustrations and Jerry Pallotta's trademark humor make this an unforgettable day at the construction site. "If you think alphabet books are just for learning ABC's, I'd like to introduce you to Jerry Pallotta. His popular and informative series of alphabet books demonstrates how a theme cna carry a school-aged child's interest all the way from A to Z!" — Esmé Raji Codell from How to Get Your Child to Love Reading Qty:

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The Jet Alphabet Book Author: Jerry Pallotta   Illustrator: Rob Bolster ISBN: 978-0-88106-916-7 Ages: 4 - 7 Availability: In stock. Price: $16.95 Readers learn about unique and exciting jets in Jerry Pallotta's latest alphabet book. Qty:

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U.S. Navy Alphabet Book Authors: Jerry Pallotta, Sammie Garnett   Illustrator: Rob Bolster ISBN: 978-1-57091-586-4 Ages: 4 - 7 Availability: In stock. Price: $17.95 Take a tour of the U. S. Navy from A to Z. Learn about elite groups like the Navy Seals, find out the difference between a boat and a ship, discover the Navy's very own alphabet, and much more Qty:

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