No, David!
By David Shannon
The Story
A small boy runs, jumps, and makes a mess through page after page of trouble, hearing one word from his mom again and again — until he finally gets the hug he needed all along.
Why It's Special
For the kid who is always mid-mischief and mid-grin at the same time, David makes bedtime feel like a truce after a long, chaotic day.
- Big idea: Getting in trouble and being loved are not opposites — a parent's patience can hold both at once.
- Vibes: Loud, funny, chaotic, and warm underneath it all.
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy gleeful, over-the-top mischief
- like to spot themselves in a naughty character
- are working on understanding consequences and forgiveness
- respond well to simple, repeated phrases they can chime in on
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & recall: What are some of the things David did that got him in trouble?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think David felt every time he heard 'No, David!'?
- Real-life connection: Can you remember a time you heard 'no' from a grown-up? What happened next?
- Ending & resolution: Why do you think David's mom gave him a hug at the end?
- Imagination: If you were David's parent, what would you have said to him?
