No, David!

Shannon, David. N (1998). No, David! New York, NY: Scholastic, Inc.

     No, David!, is a must read picture book for young children. It gives a glimpse into the importance of rules and following directions. The author, David Shannon, holds the attention of the young audience in his book, No, David!.

     The main character in this book, David, is a young boy who is constantly getting into trouble. He continually tries the patience of his mother by constantly breaking the rules of the house. Will he ever hear his mother say anything besides, "No, David!"?

     David Shannon, author and illustrator, uses many traits to help the reader enjoy this picture book. The double spread pages allow the reader to understand the high energy level of this little boy as he is going room to room disobeying rules. His use of expressionistic art allows the reader to observe his disruptive behavior and non-compliance. The use of his acrylic paint illustration allows the reader to depict a more in depth look at the character and setting.

     Big questions/ideas: Classroom rules/procedures and the importance of following rules.