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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... read more

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This book is an adorable, funny, and heartfelt story of naughty, yet cute, David...a must read before bed! I recommend it to 4 year old kids and up. The whole story line is how David keeps getting in trouble with his mother. First he draws on the walls and so on and so on...there comes a point... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

This book is an adorable, funny, and heartfelt story of naughty, yet cute, David...a must read before bed! I recommend it to 4 year old kids and up. The whole story line is how David keeps getting in trouble with his mother. First he draws on the walls and so on and so on...there comes a point when his mom can't take it anymore. David then asks his mom if she loves him. She says she still does, and the book ends on this sweet note. A perfect combination!

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  • David: Main Character, who seems to screw up many things without meaning to.
  • Mom: David's mom who has to tell David what is wrong and what is right.
  • David: David is active and very mischievous. David can also be loving. David does not have much hair on his head!
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  • “No David!”

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David's mom always said. . .

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This is book 1 of 6 in Diaper David. (standard series)

Followed by David Goes to School.

This is book 1999 of 240 in Caldecott Honor. (authoritative list)

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. David Shannon (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Blue Sky Press
Country: United States
Publication Date: 1998
ISBN: 0590930028
Page Count: 32

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