No wonder No David! was a Caldecott Honor Book. Full of story, yet light on words, No David! is rich and full of discussion starters for adults and little ones. Each time I sit with the adorable double page spreads I can hear a variation of the dialogue that might occur between David and his carers.
What do you think will happen? What could possibly go wrong? Why would you say ‘no’ to that? What could you do instead? Sometimes David is simply being a boisterous boy, so there can also be discussions about what is dangerous and what is not.
When disasters are so humourously depicted, it’s safe to giggle at troubles closer to home. Perhaps children who read this book can draw ‘no David’ pages from their own experiences, and follow up with their own happy endings.
No David! is a timeless classic and likely to be a re-read favourite, especially for those who are ready to predict what might happen next.
Title: No David!
Author and Illustrator: David Shannon
Publisher: Blue Sky Press, $19.95 RRP
Publication Date: 1998
Format: Hard Cover or Paperback
ISBN: 9780590930024
For ages: 18 months +
Type: Picture Book
