David Shannon’s mother found a collection of drawings that David had created as a child. The only words on those pages were “no” and “David”. These drawings inspired David to write and illustrate the first of the Diaper David books. “No, David!” This book was based off of David Shannon’s memories of his own childhood. The pages of “No, David” have very few words, but the pictures really tell the humorous story of young David. In 1999, this book became a Caldecott Honor Book, because the pictures really bring the pages alive.
David Shannon was born in Washington, D.C. and grew up in Spokane Washington. He went to college at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena California, and then moved to New York City. He currently lives with his wife in Los Angeles, California. (http://www.scholastic.com/titles/nodavid/davidshannon.htm, retrieved on February 8, 2011).
Genre: This book is fiction, although it is based on the author, David Shannon's childhood. This book could be used for character education in the classroom.
Theme: Following rules. Consequences. Cause and Effect.
Age level: 2 years and up
Pre-reading Activity: While sitting on the mat with a large group, discuss the cover with students. Talk about times when students have been in trouble. What happened when they got in trouble. How did this make them feel?
Post-reading Activity: Students should discuss the rules they know. What are the rules at home? What are the rules in the classroom? What are the rules in other places they spend time? Ask students why they think we have rules? Discuss safety.
Genre: This book is fiction, although it is based on the author, David Shannon's childhood. This book could be used for character education in the classroom.
Theme: Following rules. Consequences. Cause and Effect.
Age level: 2 years and up
Pre-reading Activity: While sitting on the mat with a large group, discuss the cover with students. Talk about times when students have been in trouble. What happened when they got in trouble. How did this make them feel?
Post-reading Activity: Students should discuss the rules they know. What are the rules at home? What are the rules in the classroom? What are the rules in other places they spend time? Ask students why they think we have rules? Discuss safety.
I would love to read this book to my class of mostly three year old boys. My students will often hear me say "No thank you" when they are not making the best choice (I have recently been getting that same response from one of my students). It seems like a fun book for children but reminds us as teachers how important it is to use positive reinforcement.
ReplyDeleteI love that you share your personal experience with this book. I have never read any of these books in this series, but the cover picture looks very fun. No child is perfect and have probably heard "No!" before and they can feel for David in the book. This story can really help teachers to think to help students make good choices instead of what they are doing. Instead of just saying "no" help them learn from each experience...TEACHABLE MOMENTS...as I like to call them. :)
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ReplyDeleteI would definitely recommend reading this book to any young children. In my experience, David Shannon is a big hit with young kids. Over the years think I have bought the entire Diaper David series, and a variety of other David Shannon books. I think he's such a great author/ illustrator for young children. His books are so much fun!
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