David Gets in Trouble
Written and illustrated by: David Shannon
Published by: Blue Sky Press, 2002
32 Pages
Realistic Fiction
David is a mischievous little boy who doesn't think anything is his fault. No matter what he does wrong, he has an excuse. He soon realizes that apologizing is the right thing to do, but he still has to face the consequences for his actions.
David Shannon is an author-illustrator that bases his books on his past. The watercolor paintings are very childish, with thin and sloppy lines, representing things a child might draw and write. The text appears as a child's handwriting, as if David (the character) wrote it.
I would use this book in a Kindergarten classroom. Upon reading, we would create a list of classroom rules, and I would explain to the students the importance of honesty and integrity. It is important for young children to understand that there are consequences to all actions, good and bad. This book represents a visual of what to do and what not to do when no one is looking. This book is also an excellent resource for ELL students because they can see what David does and what happens when he does bad things.
I have always ADORED these books in everyday. Their illustrations and storylines are wonderful and so entertaining for the children. I love how you would use this to make your classroom rules and how you would use this to set the expectations for your students. This is great because it really involves them in the process of creating their own learning environment. How empowering! I love it!
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