If you want to "hook" young readers on a book, read No, David. Young readers will immediately connect with David, a little boy that does things that kids do that upset mom's. What child has not put their finger up their nose, walked into the house with dirt or mud all over their shoes, or had their bedroom covered in toys? Laughter abounds when readers discover David running down the street, with his backside exposed. Through out the story, David's mom repeatedly tells him, NO! In the end, as she tucks David into bed, students will take comfort in her expression of unconditional love. This highly visual, limited text childrens book is a must. Be ready for students to beg you to, READ IT AGAIN!
Hi Rita,
ReplyDeleteI think students of all ages LOVE this book. It's nice to be able to use this series of books to get students hooked on a great author...David Shannon. I have to buy replacement copies of Shannon's books because students read and reread them throughout the course of the year :).