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David Gets in Trouble

by David Shannon

Excuses, mishaps, and making amends

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AlbakiReads Editorial

Excuses, mishaps, and making amends

David responds to trouble with a familiar string of excuses, insisting that whatever happened was not his fault. As the story moves through his misbehavior and its aftermath, he comes to recognize the difference between making excuses and saying he is sorry. The premise gives this picture book a clear, child-centered focus on responsibility and apologies, framed through David’s mischievous antics. It is a companion to *No, David!* and the third book in the series described in the source.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8, the listed target age group
  • Young picture-book readers interested in humorous stories about mischief and everyday consequences
  • Adults seeking a story that opens a conversation about taking responsibility and apologizing

Themes

MischiefExcuses and accountabilityApologiesConsequences

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Book overview

David is ready for some fun trouble in the third companion to the Caldecott Honor-winning No, David! by bestselling picture book creator David Shannon!

 

"When David gets in trouble, he always says . . . 'NO! It's not my fault! I didn't mean to! It was an accident!'" Whatever the situation, David's got a good excuse. And no matter what he's done "wrong," it's never really his fault. But soon, David realizes that making excuses makes him feel bad and saying he's sorry makes him feel better.

David Shannon continues to entertain us with young David's mischievous antics and a lighthearted story that's sure to leave readers of all ages laughing. With millions of copies in print and five sequels, No, David! hit the ground running in 1998 and was a Caldecott Honor Book, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book, and a classic for over 25 years.

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