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David Gets In Trouble

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The first 2 David books are hysterical & had my kids rolling on the floor. This one needed some explaining as to why what he was doing was wrong. I was a little disappointed with this one, but a huge fan of the others.

This is definitely not as entertaining as the original "No, David!" or even "David goest to school" but if you are like my kids and me, a David fan, you will still get some enjoyment out of it. Overall, like the previous books, it still manages to express the magic of childhood: the right to make mistakes, expect forgiveness and mosty importantly, love.

Irrepressible David is back in all his little boy glory, and as he tells us on the title page, "NO! It's not my fault!" Whether he's skateboarding into furniture, making a silly face during class pictures, pulling the cat's tail, or eating the dog's biscuits, burping loudly at meals, sneaking a taste of icing off the cake before dinner, or saying bad words, he's got a logical answer for everything. "I didn't mean to!" "I forgot!" "I couldn't help it!" "No, it wasn't me!" "It was an accident!" "But Dad says it!" Nothing is really his fault, he's just a victim of circumstance. Or is he... Late at night, lying in bed, David has an epiphany, "Yes! It was me!" and apologizes to his mother as she tucks him, lovingly, back in bed..... David Shannon captures the essence of a busy, take charge preschooler, filled with manic energy, in this sequel to No, David! and David Goes To School. Little ones will easily identify with the trials and tribulations of David's world as he rockets through his day from one mishap to the next. Mr Shannon's exaggerated, bold and bright, childlike illustrations steal the show with marvelous facial expression and hilarious details. David Gets In Trouble begs to be read aloud at story time, and is sure to be an often asked for preschool crowd pleaser.

My 3 boys and 1 girl love David. I love this book especially. I had personally experienced all of the things David does in this book and it really helps me to find humor in these things and realize that they are children. We all get a chuckle from David and also then realize that David learns from his mistakes.

Excellent children's book for a child in the 2-4 range. Everything he does is so boy-like and "cute" in such the way that little boys are (curious, active, hyper, etc.). Every pre-school age child I've ever read this to loves it. The pictures and simple story are ideal, and the humor is perfect for this age. To be cynical for just one minute, actually this story is dated. 'Cause were it really present day, the title would be "David Gets Put on Medication" because of course, though David is just a perfect example of the TYPICAL little boy, for some reason our schools and parents these days can't accept it as normal/healthy.

David Shannon's book DAVID GETS IN TROUBLE is an excellent choice for beginning readers. When I read it to my three year old nephew, he likes to participate by reading along with me. The simple text and familiar plot allows young children to realize they are not the only ones who "get in trouble." I especially like the message at the end that no matter what David does, his mother will always love him.

David fits the stereotype of most ornery boys. Going to school without his pants, making faces into the camera during his school picture, and spilling his grape juice all over the floor while trying to carry too much stuff is very reminiscent of many things that happen in a young boy's life. You have to get this book. Hands down, this is quite funny for little ones to read simply because they can relate to poor David and his troubles. My little one just has to read this over, and over, and over again until the pages are going to wear out, I think! It's very neat to see how David finally says it was he that did all the bad things that day and finally says, "I'm Sorry." His mother comes in his room and he tells her that he loves her before drifting off to sleep. Again, no matter how bad or ornery a little one may be, he is always loved by his mother which these "David" books always demonstrate. A great book, providing much fun and enjoyment in our house on a daily basis. Not too much in the way of verbage on each page but it truly is funny and cute to see all the antics little David tries to dream up. Highly recommend!

As the mother of an overly active 4 year old boy recently diagnoised with ADHD, this book, as well as all the books in the NO, David! series do a fabulous job addressing the troubles that many young children get into. Even David, the hero of this story, gets into trouble sometimes! The most important message, however, is that no matter what David does, his mom will always love him. It's the behavior that isn't liked!

Who hasn't heard a small child say the things that David says. We should think a little bit more about how we deal with them and expect of them. David is a little monster, but a loveable one.

This is a cute book that shows kids that even though they can be rotten, they are loved very much. Also the importance of apologizing. The illustrations are very good.