Kids into books: The Dad Library

Everyday the Herald carries an extract from a childrens' book as part of its commitment to children's literacy.

The Dad Library

Author: Dennis Whelehan

Publisher: Corgi/Random House. $11.95

Illustrator: Tim Archbold

Age group: 6-8 years

Joseph was in the library, waiting for his dad.

He was kneeling on the floor by the Oversize Books Section, reading An Illustrated History of Football.

Then he heard the beep of a car horn.

"That's your dad," said Helen, who was in his class at school.

"He sounds in a hurry."

"He always is," said Joseph.

"Sometimes I wish you could change dads, the way you can change library books."