[BOOK REVIEW] No, David! by David Shannon

Title:  No, David!

Author:  David Shannon

Genre:  Manners / Children / Humor / Behavior 

Year Published: 1998

Year Read:  2008

Publisher:  The Blue Sky Press

Series: David #1

Source:  Library

Content Rating:  Ages 4+ (Some Mischievous Behavior)

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“No, David!” is David Shannon’s first book of the “David” series and has won the Caldecott Honor Book Award, which it richly deserves that honor.  This book details the adventures of David being bad while his mother continually tells him: “NO, DAVID!” 

David Shannon’s first attempt at making the “David” series is truly a masterpiece to this very day.  David Shannon’s writing style is memorable as he writes in a simple preschool format that is easy enough for readers at a young age could relate to as he details David’s mischievous adventures.  David Shannon’s illustrations are truly inspiring as he illustrates David with a large head and sharp teeth and his gleeful expressions as he seemly enjoys the mischief that he causes.  

“No, David!” is one of David Shannon’s finest children’s books ever created and is surely to make anyone laugh out loud whenever they witness David’s mischief in the household and making his mother go crazy when she keeps telling him, “NO, DAVID!”  Even though this book might entice bad behavior towards children, it is suitable for children ages four and up since the vocabulary and the writing style are simple to read for any preschooler.

* 1999 Caldecott Honor

* 1999 Missouri Building Block Picture Book Award

* 2000 Flicker Tale Children's Book Award

* 2001 Buckaroo Book Award

* 2001 Pennsylvania Young Readers' Choice Award for Grades K-3

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[BOOK REVIEW] A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon

Title:  A Bad Case of Stripes 

Author:  David Shannon

Genre:  Family / Surrealism / Sickness / School

Year Published: 1998

Year Read:  2008

Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks

Source:  Library

Content Rating:  Ages 5+ (Some Bizarre and Scary Imagery)

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 “A Bad Case of Stripes” is a story about how peer pressure literally can affect a person. David Shannon, author of the popular “David” series, has created a surreal yet enchanting tale that will gain attention from both kids and adults.

“A Bad Case of Stripes” has one of the most creative illustrations I have ever seen. David Shannon takes care in making each character as colorful as they can be and masterfully illustrates Camilla’s odd situation by adding vivid colors to each transformation that Camilla takes on. Also, the moral of the story about being yourself is greatly defined here when Camilla goes through more awkward transformations when she does not admit that she loves lima beans. The story teaches people that no matter what anyone says about you, you should always be yourself no matter what.

“A Bad Case of Stripes” is truly a book that can not be missed and the story’s heroine, Camilla, clearly defines the meaning of peer pressure sometimes having positive or negative influences on people. Of course, I would strongly advise parents to read this book first before they show it to children ages five or younger since it contains many frightening images that would not be suitable for children.

* 2002 North Carolina Children's Book Award