Status
Available
Call number
Publication
The Blue Sky Press (Scholastic Inc.)
Pages
32
Description
A young boy is depicted doing a variety of naughty things for which he is repeatedly admonished, but finally he gets a hug.
Description
When author and artist David Shannon was five years old, he wrote a semi-autobiographical story of a little kid who broke all his mother's rules. He chewed with his mouth open (and full of food), he jumped on the furniture, and he broke his mother's vase! As a result, all David ever heard his mother say was "No, David!" Here is his story.
Series
Collection
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1998
Physical description
32 p.; 11.25 inches
ISBN
0590930028 / 9780590930024
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LibraryThing member TheMightyQuinn
Based on his own childhood sentiments, this author/illustrator has recreated being constantly told NO as a child, but with the adult knowledge that this is done out of love. Illustrations are eye-catching and consist almost entirely of double page spreads. Shannon mixes trained an adult painting
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style for backgrounds and cartoon-like Images of David that possibly recreate his childhood self portraits. Only 60 words appear in this book, most of which are "no" and "David," making the a recommendable read aloud because children can quickly learn to recognize the words and take pleasure in telling someone else "No!" Acceptable for any childrens picture-book collection. Show Less
LibraryThing member MeditationesMartini
2,960 people on LibraryThing have this book about how the kid's mum can't either chill the f*ck out and let her kid explore his world or, if she's that uptight and thinks it's necessary, control her f*ck*ng child. So instead David runs from catastrophe to catastrophe, and is rendered with sharp
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teeth like an imp of malice, and then at the end he is punished and is sad and then they call him Davey and give him a hug and kiss. It's emotional abuse, self-enabling, and I say f*ck that. Show Less
LibraryThing member Amber_88
This book is a great example of realistic fiction because a little boy misbehaving, by running outside naked and breaking a dish, among other things, and always being told "no" is a common activity, which happens today.
This book is too short to critique the characters, setting, or plot.
This book is too short to critique the characters, setting, or plot.
LibraryThing member lacykay9300
This book is about a boy who is always getting told no by his mother. He is into everything ! It seems like she is always on him for every little move. She always says “no David!” At the end of the story she tells him yes and hugs him. She showed him that he was loved.
This book is great. It
You could ask all the kids in the class what they have been told no for and then ask to write what they’re parents do to show them that they do love them. You could make it a writing assignment.
This book is great. It
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shows that no matter what a child does wrong , he is still going to be loved by his mother.You could ask all the kids in the class what they have been told no for and then ask to write what they’re parents do to show them that they do love them. You could make it a writing assignment.
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LibraryThing member beckie05
No David was a very interesting book. It is about a child who can never seem to do anything right and who is always getting in trouble. However no matter what he does, at the end of the day his mother tells him that she loves him. I liked this book because it introduces unconditional love to
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children. Some extension ideas can be to talk about why what David did was wrong, or to ask my students why does his mom still love him even when he is bad? Show Less
LibraryThing member lindsaygits1
David is not supposed to do the things that he does and is constantly told NO. The pictures speak for them tracking in mud, trying to get the cookies all followed by the word No, David! David Shannon is a great artist and that makes the book.
LibraryThing member champlin
Picture Book. This book is about a little boy named David who is always getting into trouble. All we hear from those around him is NO DAVID! There are very few words on the page but this book illustrates a perfect example of how pictures can tell a story. In the classroom this would be a great book
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to explain rules and the importance of illustration in books. Show Less
LibraryThing member b1m1d
This is a heartwarming story about a little boy named, David, who just can't seem to stay out of mischief. All day long, he hears, "No, David", but in the end David finds that he will always be loved.
The word "No" has a special place in the hearts of all parents. This book had me chuckling all the
In the classroom, this book could be used when explaining classroom rules. Also, it could be used to explain to children that no matter how much wrong they do, they are still loved.
The word "No" has a special place in the hearts of all parents. This book had me chuckling all the
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way to the end with such spectacular illustrations. My girls thought this book was hilarious.In the classroom, this book could be used when explaining classroom rules. Also, it could be used to explain to children that no matter how much wrong they do, they are still loved.
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LibraryThing member tracyslaybaugh
No, David is about a young boy who is always getting into some sort of trouble. He is always being told "no,David" but in the end he is also told that he is loved.
This is a really funny book that has wonderful illustrations that help express the humor. As a parent sometimes we feel like "no" is one
You could use this in your classroom when you are discussing rules with the children. You could tell them if they follow the rules they won't be told no all the time as in David's case. This would also be a really good book to read with your child after a hard day with a lot of "no" being said all day but in the end they are loved just like David.
This is a really funny book that has wonderful illustrations that help express the humor. As a parent sometimes we feel like "no" is one
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of the words that we are saying all the time. As a parent you will really enjoy this book with your child and if you are not a parent I still think you will find it vey funny.You could use this in your classroom when you are discussing rules with the children. You could tell them if they follow the rules they won't be told no all the time as in David's case. This would also be a really good book to read with your child after a hard day with a lot of "no" being said all day but in the end they are loved just like David.
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LibraryThing member cctaylor1
This story is filled with all the things a mother does'nt want their child to do. Everything from climbing on chairs, playing ball in the house, to splashing water out of the tub and not wearing clothes! David is told NO! for almost everything he does. At the end of this childrens book the mother
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puts David in time out and afterwards assures him that she still loves him, no matter what! Show Less
LibraryThing member ccondra
A really good book to read when students are learning about rules. They could even make their own No! David Book.
LibraryThing member cvyork
Definitely worth all five stars! Great read that relates to children of all ages. I like how it also connects to young authors.
LibraryThing member sdglenn
Great book for all ages. Tells about a boy always getting told no, but at the end the mother still lets the child no she loves him. The children could tell about times they have gotten punished, and what happened afterwards.
LibraryThing member alswartzfager
This book shows that children think that they are always told no. It is funny reading from a "grown-up" point of view. Everyone can relate to this book as a child thinking that they never get to do what they want to. David is constantly being told no, but at the end his mom says "Yes David, I love
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you". This book is very sweet. Show Less
LibraryThing member JessicaHill
No David is a cute and absolutely funny book for children. In the story David gets into all kinds of mischief. He does everything that growing little boys do to get themselves into trouble. Like many mothers, David's mother constantly has to tell No. Although David finds himself frequently yelled
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at his mother lets him know how much she loves him. No David will have your child rolling on the floor in laguhter. They will be able to relate to David since they too are often told No. I would recommend No David for kindergarden through second grade children. It is easy to read and a lot of fun also. Show Less
LibraryThing member renee.sutter
This is the first book in the series about David a trouble making young boy. In this book he makes all kinds of trouble for his mom He overflows the bathtub, runs naked through the streets, picks his nose and plays baseball in the house. She is always telling him NO, David! But at the end she tells
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him she loves him no matter what. I love the illustration and the kid like handwriting. Show Less
LibraryThing member crystalr
David just cant stop getting in to trouble and all he ever hears is NO, David!
LibraryThing member TatumNobis
The Summary of this book is basicly teaching Daivd what not to do, no playing baseball in the house, do not track mud in the house, pick up his toys, etc. Davids Mom is telling him NO! to so many things, but at the end of the day no matter how much she yells at him, she reminds him that she still
My personal reaction to this book is that even though we may yell or get angry at children we have to remember that they need reminding that we love them not matter what
In the classroom I could use this when learning what not to do in the house and how to respect their parents, and also that just because they may yell at you doesn't change anything.
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loves David.My personal reaction to this book is that even though we may yell or get angry at children we have to remember that they need reminding that we love them not matter what
In the classroom I could use this when learning what not to do in the house and how to respect their parents, and also that just because they may yell at you doesn't change anything.
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LibraryThing member bnray
This is a great book that demonstrates the outcomes of doing what we've been told not to! It also illustrates to children the fact that no matter how much trouble they can cause, they are still loved and that parents are only trying to keep them safe by telling them "no".
LibraryThing member KarriesKorner
Children's books are all about the children, right? Authors write them for kids and not adults, which is probably why kids love the David Series by David Shannon so much. I think the character, David, looks demonic with his razor teeth and black eyes. The fact that he's naughty just confirms my
That being said, these are really funny books and my students love them. They laugh out loud and exclaim at the trouble that David gets into. So from the child standpoint, I say bring on more David!
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relief that he's not my kid!That being said, these are really funny books and my students love them. They laugh out loud and exclaim at the trouble that David gets into. So from the child standpoint, I say bring on more David!
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LibraryThing member Brooke28
David can't do anything right. Everything he does seems to get him in trouble. In the end, his mom tells him not to worry for she loves him very much.
LibraryThing member cbaughman524
No, David is about a little boy David getting into everything in the house, from cookies to getting things on the carptet, running down the street naked, making to much noise, playing superman, and picking his nose. Then finally his mom hugged him and said she loved him.
I really liked this book,
I would use this book in the classroom to show children how they probably acted when they were little, or if I was teaching about behaving. I would have the children come to school as their favorite superhero and tell a story about how they used to get in trouble, or some of the things they used to do such as David.
I really liked this book,
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because i think the young children would laugh at the pictures and find the story funny. I would use this book in the classroom to show children how they probably acted when they were little, or if I was teaching about behaving. I would have the children come to school as their favorite superhero and tell a story about how they used to get in trouble, or some of the things they used to do such as David.
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LibraryThing member rvangent
This is a good example of realistic fiction because it deals with characters that could exist in real life and it portrays life-like situations such as him doing disobedient things and his mom telling him "NO!". The audience can really connect with both characters and human interactions are
Media: The illustrations could have been made with pen and ink and paint.
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portrayed accurately, specifically those of mother and son. The Mom is a round character in this book as we not only learn about her through her interactions and communication with her son, but we clearly see her expressions and feelings change at the end. Throughout the book, she is constantly telling David "no", and that he can't do things, but at the end she says, "Davey, come here". When he does, she says, "Yes, David...I love you!"Media: The illustrations could have been made with pen and ink and paint.
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LibraryThing member StephSchmahl
No, David! is about a young boy who gets into a lot of mischief such as, running through the street naked, and getting into cookies. His mom is constantly getting on to him. In the end of the book she gives him a big hug and let's him know how much she loves him, it does not matter how much
This book is cute because it shows kids that even though they might misbehave at the end of the day their parents will have unconditional love for them.
I would use this book in the classroom to teach kids about behavior and that their parents always love them no matter what they do wrong. I would have the children share about a time that they misbehaved.
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mischief he gets into she will love him no matter what.This book is cute because it shows kids that even though they might misbehave at the end of the day their parents will have unconditional love for them.
I would use this book in the classroom to teach kids about behavior and that their parents always love them no matter what they do wrong. I would have the children share about a time that they misbehaved.
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LibraryThing member kyoder06
Age Appropriateness: Primary
Genre: Realistic fiction
Media: pen and ink and paint.
This is a good example of realistic fiction because it deals with real to life situations that can be found everyday. It is a great story for children to connect to and learn from. How often have they been told
Genre: Realistic fiction
Media: pen and ink and paint.
This is a good example of realistic fiction because it deals with real to life situations that can be found everyday. It is a great story for children to connect to and learn from. How often have they been told
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“No” ? I enjoyed this story and think that it would be great for the classroom. Show Less
Awards
Caldecott Medal (Honor Book — 1999)
Georgia Children's Book Award (Winner — Picturebook — 2000)
BCCB Blue Ribbon Book (1998)
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award (Nominee — Grades K-3 — 2001)
Buckaroo Book Award (Winner — 2002)
Alabama Camellia Children's Choice Book Award (Winner — 1999-2000)
Missouri Building Block Picture Book Award (Nominee — 1999)
Flicker Tale Award (Nominee — Picture Books — 2000)
Colorado Children's Book Award (Nominee — 2001)
3 Apples Book Award (Winner — Young Readers — 2012)
NCTE Adventuring with Books: A Booklist for Pre-K—Grade 6 (12th Edition: 1996-1998)
Great Reads from Great Places (California — 2004)
Notable Children's Book (1999)
Call number
J2F.155