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That's Not Funny, David!

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David is back and funnier than ever in this companion to the Caldecott Honor-winning classic No, David! by bestselling picture book creator David Shannon!

David is determined to get laughs out of everyone — even from those who might not find his antics amusing! From cannonballs into the pool to slurping his spaghetti to telling funny jokes during class, David is a natural comedian. But David learns that not all of his tricks are funny... like sticking things up his nose! Still, this troublemaker will always have the last laugh and, of course, the enduring love of his mom.

Once again, David Shannon entertains us with young David's mischievous shenanigans in this lighthearted story that's sure to leave readers of all ages laughing. With millions of copies in print and five sequels, No, David! hit the ground running in 1998 and was a Caldecott Honor Book, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book, and a classic for over 25 years. Based on a book the author wrote and illustrated when he was five, David captures the timeless no-no's familiar to every child.

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    • Kirkus

      February 15, 2025
      The circular-headed, triangular-toothed protagonist of Shannon's Caldecott Honor-winningNo, David! (1998) returns to prove once and for all that humor is subjective. An author's note at the book's beginning observes that, for kids, the line between funny and not funny is meant to be constantly tested. Enter David. Written entirely in admonishments by authority figures such as parents and teachers, the book stresses that David makes mischief not for the sake of being a nuisance, but more because it amuses him deeply (even if he's the only one who's amused). He might blow bubbles in his drink one moment or perform a cannonball in a crowded pool the next. The narrators--generally unseen, though readers catch glimpses of adults' hands and legs--protest, "That's not funny!" or "You always go too far!" Still, David can't seem to stop himself, which sometimes leads to painful consequences, like getting his head stuck between the bars on a porch or inadvertently wedging a peanut up his nose. A final admittance by a caregiver that sometimes David is funny ("What am I going to do with you?") caps everything off warmly. While there's little to distinguish this from previous David books, Shannon still knows how to appeal to readers. In the energetic, highly expressive art, David is tan-skinned; the supporting cast is diverse. More of the same from a kid who does what he does so well.(Picture book. 3-6)

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