David Goes to School - by David Shannon Paperback

About the Book

David's activities in school include chewing gum, talking out of turn, and engaging in a food fight, causing his teacher to say over and over, "No, David!"

Book Synopsis

David is ready for class in this hilarious schooltime companion to the Caldecott Honor-winning No, David! by bestselling picture book creator David Shannon!

David's teacher has her hands full. From running in the halls to chewing gum in class, David's high-energy antics fill each school day with trouble -- and are sure to bring a smile to even the best-behaved reader.

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.

Review Quotes

Praise for That's Not Funny, David!:

"Shannon still knows how to appeal to readers... in energetic, highly expressive art." -- Kirkus Review

Praise for No, David!:

Caldecott Honor Book

* "The illustrations are wonderful, full of good-time trouble-making tomfoolery... David... is nothing short of exhilarating." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

* ""This book is perfect for reading aloud." -- School Library Journal, starred review

* "The text rings soooo true..." - BCCB, starred review

"Children... will recognize immediately that they have found a kindred spirit." -- New York Times

"Young listeners will know ALL the words, the temptation to chime in will be irresistible." -- Booklist

"Kids won't be able to resist the rough-and-tumble David with his fanglike teeth, spiky hair and a monster talent for getting into trouble." -- Newsweek

Praise for David Goes to School:

"The poster boy for relentless mischief-makers everywhere..." --Kirkus Reviews

"David is a lovable character whose emotions flow across his round face." -- School Library Journal

"The exaggerated shapes and slightly cartoonish poses of an array of students in all-too-familiar situations will have youngsters crowding together over the book at recess." -- Publishers Weekly

"Shannon's picture-book-a-clef, with its acid colors and bold, flat planes, can be laugh-out-loud funny or catch-in-your-throat memorable." -- Booklist

"David... will be recognizable (and perhaps inspiring) to viewers, who are unlikely ever to say No to David." -- BCCB

Praise for David Gets in Trouble

"The contemporary stylistic art is just right for depicting the boy's antics and his high-energy personality." -- School Library Journal

"This memorable character is nothing short of a force of nature, from his scribbled eyes and hair to his shark-sharp teeth." -- Publishers Weekly

"In the trademark finish, David offers up an apology... Disarming as he always is--what a blessing he lives on the page and not in our lives." -- Kirkus Reviews

Praise for It's Christmas, David!:

"From David's hyper anticipation, to his very real fear that maybe his behavior makes him unworthy of Santa's attention, to the comforting and blissful endpage." -- School Library Journal

"Shannon's having just as much fun as David is, and his mixed-media art and kinetic kid's-eye-view pull readers in for a happy Christmas morning." -- Publishers Weekly

"The touching final page shows David clutching his new fire truck and a note from Santa, with Mom's protective arm around him as always." -- Kirkus Reviews

Praise for Grow Up David!:

"A series of brotherly tussles, pranks, domestic disasters, and goofy bids for attention." -- Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

David Shannon is the internationally acclaimed creator of more than 40 picture books, including No, David!, a Caldecott Honor Book, and his second New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year, and four more David picture books. Shannon's bestsellers include A Bad Case of Stripes, Duck on a Bike, and Too Many Toys. He lives in Southern California with his family and Roy, their West Highland white terrier.