David Gets in Trouble - by David Shannon (Hardcover)

About the Book

Caldecott Honor artist David Shannon, author/illustrator of "No, David!, " presents the further antics of a little boy who can't seem to stay out of trouble. Illustrations.

Book Synopsis

Caldecott Honor artist and bestseller David Shannon make readers laugh aloud in this next story about the troublemaking David!

"When David gets in trouble, he always says . . . 'NO! It's not my fault! I didn't mean to! It was an accident!'" Whatever the situation, David's got a good excuse. And no matter what he's done "wrong," it's never really his fault. Soon, though, David realizes that making excuses makes him feel bad, and saying he's sorry makes him feel better. Once again, David Shannon entertains us with young David's mischievous antics and a lighthearted story that's sure to leave kids (and parents) laughing.

From the Back Cover

David doesn't mean to get in trouble. It's not his fault. Most of the time, it's just an accident! Or maybe he forgot something. Or some furniture got in the way.

Once again, David Shannon proves he knows every excuse in the book -- especially when

Review Quotes

* "The humor is always in the art-huge, full-color paintings with plenty of heft that fill up the page." - Booklist (starred review)"The exuberant artwork crackles with energy and color .... Readers will gladly call for 'More, David!'" - Publishers Weekly (starred review)* "The contemporary stylistic art is just right." - School Library Journal (starred review)ALA Booklist Editors' Choice: Books for YouthCapitol ChoicesIRA Children's ChoicesCuffies: Children's Booksellers Books of the Year

About the Author

David Shannon is the internationally acclaimed creator of more than 30 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.