David Shannon

David Goes to School David Shannon

Marc Notes: ; David's activities in school include chewing gum, talking out of turn, and engaging in a food fight, causing his teacher to say over and over, No, David!. Brief Description: David's activities in school include chewing gum, talking out of turn, and engaging in a food fight, causing his teacher to say over and over, "No, David!"Brief Description: This light-hearted companion to the Caldecott Honor Book "No, David!" is an entertaining, laugh-out-loud romp from the beginning of class to the end of the day. David's activities in school include chewing gum, talking out of turn, and engaging in a food fight, causing his teacher to say over and over, "No, David!" Full color. Biographical Note: David Shannon is the internationally acclaimed creator of more than thirty picture books, including NO, DAVID!, a Caldecott Honor Book and his second NEW YORK TIMES Best Illustrated Book of the Year. In addition to three more David picture books, Shannon's bestsellers include TOO MANY TOYS; HOW GEORGIE RADBOURN SAVED BASEBALL (newly released in 2012); A BAD CASE OF STRIPES; DUCK ON A BIKE; ALICE THE FAIRY; and GOOD BOY, FERGUS! A native of Spokane, Washington, he is an avid fisherman. He and his family live in California. Publisher Marketing: David's teacher has her hands full. From running in the halls to chewing gum in class, David's high-energy antics fill each schoolday with trouble-and are sure to bring a smile to even the best- bahaved reader. Review Citations:

Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/2000 pg. 825 (EAN 9780590480871, Hardcover)

Kirkus Review - Children 07/01/1999 pg. 1059 (EAN 9780590480871, Hardcover)

Library Journal 12/01/1999 (EAN 9780590480871, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 96 01/01/2000 pg. 81 (EAN 9780590480871, Hardcover)

Ingram Children's Advance 07/01/1999 pg. 23 (EAN 9780590480871, Hardcover)

People Weekly 10/25/1999 pg. 55 (EAN 9780590480871, Hardcover)

Newsweek 11/29/1999 pg. 87 (EAN 9780590480871, Hardcover)

Publishers Weekly Best Books 01/01/1999 pg. 57 (EAN 9780590480871, Hardcover)

Booklist 08/01/1999 pg. 2053 (EAN 9780590480871, Hardcover) - *Starred Review

Publishers Weekly 07/05/1999 pg. 69 (EAN 9780590480871, Hardcover) - *Starred Review

School Library Journal 09/01/1999 pg. 205 (EAN 9780590480871, Hardcover) - *Starred Review

Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/1999 pg. 23 (EAN 9780590480871, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2000 pg. 23 (EAN 9780590480871, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Shannon, David David Shannon has written and illustrated numerous award winning picture books including "Duck on a Bike", the Caldecott Honor Book "No David!, How I Learned to be a Pirate", and "Good Boy Fergus". He is also one of the collaborative illustrators in Jon Scieszka's Trucktown series. David lives with his wife and his daughter in Los Angeles.