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No, David!

by David Shannon Publisher: BLUE SKY PR

A familiar refrain for childhood mischief

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A familiar refrain for childhood mischief

David Shannon’s 32-page picture book builds around a simple pairing: the words “No, David!” and illustrations of a young David doing things he is not supposed to do. The repeated refrain gives the book a clear, accessible structure for very young children, while the family setting places the mischief within the everyday relationship between a child and parent. Its subject is not only rule-breaking, but also the parental love that remains present when a child misbehaves. This edition is described as a board book marking the classic’s 20th anniversary.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Suitable for families sharing books with babies and preschoolers.
  • A fit for caregivers seeking a short picture book about childhood mischief and parent-child relationships.
  • Could work well for shared reading built around a repeated phrase.

Themes

Childhood mischiefParent-child relationshipsParental loveRepetition

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Book overview

America's favorite trouble maker will fill your home with good-natured laughter in this brand-new board book that celebrates 20 years of the bestselling, Caldecott-winning classic!

 

When David Shannon was five years old, he wrote and illustrated his first book. On every page were these words: NO, DAVID! . . . and a picture of David doing things he was not supposed to do.Now David is all grown up. But some things never change. . . .Twenty years after its initial publication, No, David! remains a perennial household favorite, delighting children, parents, and teachers alike. David is a beloved character, whose unabashed good humor, mischievous smile, and laughter-inducing antics underline the love parents have for their children -- even when they misbehave.
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