Choosing a book by it's cover

The Boy has Library every Wednesday. I always look forward to seeing what book he chooses because more and more it's one that he and his dad can enjoy together - the wonders of motocross, motorcycles, etc. Plus, as a child, I looked so forward to library every week and I have tried to instill my love of books (even though I currently have no time for recreational reading, with the exception of his nightly story) into my child.

Last week I opened his backpack to find An.Inconvenient.Truth by that one time vice.president that invented the internet.

Now, as a librarian, would you let a five year old choose that book? Wouldn't you try to steer him in a different direction?

When I asked him why he chose that book, he said, "I just liked the pictures."

At least he didn't lie and say he got it for the articles!