I couldn’t think of anything to write about this week so I decided to interview my five year old son about books.
Me: What makes a good story?
Son: I’m thinking.
Me: Well, what kind of books do you like?
Son: I have no idea.
Me: What is your favorite book?
Son: Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.
Me: Why is that your favorite?
Son: Cuz they go on a big adventure.
Me: What makes a good adventure and what makes a bad adventure?
Son: (slapping his head) I have no idea.
Me: What kind of books do you like?
Son: Baby animals.
Me: Why do you like baby animal books?
Son: Cuz animals are so cute.
Me: Do you like baby animal books with a story or just with pictures?
Son: Story.
Me: What kind of story should be in a book about baby animals?
Son: About what sounds they make.
Me: Anything else?
Son: No.
Me: Is there a book you have not read yet that you want to read?
Son: I’m missing a book that I can’t find.
Me: What is the book?
Son: I have no idea. I can’t even remember the name.
Me: Are there any books you don’t have that you want to get?
Son: (shrug) I don’t know.
Me: How do you hear about new books?
Son: I have no idea.
Me: Thank you for taking the time to be interviewed.
Son: Thank you, daddy.
