Kids into books: The Cabbage Patch Fib

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

This week's title: The Cabbage Patch Fib

By Paul Jennings

Illustrated by Craig Smith

Publisher: Puffin Books. $10.95.

Age group: 7 to 9 years.


We all tried hard not to laugh but giggles kept breaking out.

On the TV I saw Doctor Who was just about to be eaten by a green, two-headed monster. The funny music came on which meant you had to wait until tomorrow to find out what happened. I knew Doctor Who would not be eaten alive. He never is because he has to be around for the next episode.

Anyway, now that the show was over, Dad got up and switched it off. "That's it," he yelled. "From now on there is no TV at tea time. We are having good manners and proper conversation for a change."

He says this about once a week but it never lasts more than one or two days, so we were not too worried.

Tomorrow: Where do babies come from...