Arrête, David! (David Books)

David

by David Shannon

See below for English description.

Les plaisanteries entre fr�res n'ont jamais �t� aussi touchantes et fid�les � la r�alit�!

David ne peut s'emp�cher d'emb�ter son grand fr�re: il mange ses bonbons d'Halloween, met les toilettes sens dessus dessous et le suit jusque dans sa cabane priv�e. Rien ne peut arr�ter David, pas m�me les � Tu es trop petit! � de son fr�re!

Avec des millions d'exemplaires vendus, la s�rie Non, David!, bas�e sur un livre que l'auteur David Shannon a �crit et illustr� quand il avait cinq ans, est un succ�s depuis pr�s de 20 ans. Elle capture � merveille les pitreries propres � chaque enfant!



Little-brother antics have never been so endearing -- or true to life! David Shannon's beloved character in his bestselling book Non, David! captures the attention and hearts of young children as few characters can. Readers relish David's exuberance, defiance, and wildly energetic curiosity, and when there's trouble, you can bet "David did it!" Now he's taunting his older brother by eating his Halloween candy, making a bathroom mess, and following him up the tree house. "You're too little!" won't stop David's tricks in this all-time "read it again" favourite.

With millions of copies in print and four sequels, Non, David! has been a hit for 20 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. Arr�te, David! is nothing short of exhilarating.

Original title: Grow Up, David!

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Family, Fiction, Humor, Audiobook, Storytime

32 pages, Paperback

First published August 28, 2018

About the author

David Shannon is the author and illustrator of many highly praised books for children. Born in Washington, D.C., he grew up in Spokane, Washington. He graduated from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, with a fine arts degree, and then moved to New York City. His editorial illustrations have appeared in The New York Times, Time, and Rolling Stone, and his artwork has appeared on numerous book jackets. Shannon is a passionate baseball fan and softball player. He and his wife now live in Los Angeles.


David Shannon @ Scholastic

Reviews

[Chance Lee · Rating 3 out of 5]

A picture book about brotherly rivalry (and maybe a little love, although it's light on that). David, as illustrated, has always deeply disturbed me.

[Kenny · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well I made it thru the four David books. I love this series. It was so much fun to read. I'm sure adults love it as much as kids since it was trip into all of our pasts. And as if David couldn’t get into trouble enough on his own, this go 'round he has a big brother to “help.”

[Jon Nakapalau · Rating 5 out of 5]

All the problems that come with being the little brother! - Nice art.

[Ashley Adams · Rating 3 out of 5]

Using sparse words and a scribble style, David Shannon brings us the story of an energetic kid and a brother who is more than just annoying.

[Ivonne Rovira · Rating 5 out of 5]

You just can’t miss with one of David Shannon’s David books. My personal favorite is David Goes to School, which I have read aloud to kids in English and Spanish (David va a la escuela), but they’re all great! Kids adored David Goes to School in both languages!

In this installment, pesky David keeps bothering his poor, benighted big brother. (As a big sister, I want to give a shout-out to my little brother Frankie, now 62. You were never a pest!) Your heart will go out to the big brother — but even more for David’s poor mother. That won’t stop you from laughing, even if you feel a bit guilty about it. Another great book!

[✨Arline✨ · Rating 2 out of 5]

Re-read this one, and both my boys (10 & 7) and I did not like it. We love all the other David books, but this one made us feel icky inside.

[Jennifer (JenIsNotaBookSnob) · Rating 3 out of 5]

This has the same brief text and bright, talkative illustrations that the other David books have.

Unfortunately, the older brother is just mean, the typical older brother you saw in 80's and 90's sitcoms. A lot of parents may find it a bit too mean-spirited especially if they've done a good job in curtailing this kind of behavior.

This is one of those books that people will either love or hate depending on the sort of family dynamic they come from. I came from a family where the older brother's behavior was absolutely not tolerated at all.

[Sarah · Rating 2 out of 5]

Yet another installment in the series chronicling the adventures of irrepressible David. Although I prefer some of the other David tales, this latest edition focuses on an experience with which many children will immediately identify.

[Ashlynn · Rating 2 out of 5]

My kids usually love the David books, but on the whole, they found this one confusing and unapproachable.

[Cindy Mitchell *Kiss the Book* · Rating 3 out of 5]

Grow Up, David! by David Shannon. PICTURE BOOK. The Blue Sky Press (Scholastic), AUGUST 2018. $18. 9781338250978

EL (K-3) - OPTIONAL

With only one phrase per spread, this book follows the format of other David books, only this time it represents the relationship between big brother and younger brother. The older brother is hard on David until he finally invites David to play football with him and we see the joy of this relationship.

This was not my favorite of all the David books, but it was fun. It will appeal to kids that have older brothers. The illustrations are quirky, but appealing to kids. Even though it ends on a positive note, I do worry that it reinforces negative big brother behavior if it is an older brother reading the book.

Jen Wecker
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[Jana · Rating 3 out of 5]

The naughty little boy that young readers love from the award-winning David series is back. While David and his brother's antics may have grown-up readers cringing, the back and forth between siblings will have kids giggling. Anyone with a brother or sister will recognize themselves in this book, and while there is love in the end, there are some pretty brutal moments that most kids experience at some point.

[Earl · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was surprised and excited that there was going to be a new David book. This one tackles the big brother little brother dynamic. While it did have its moments, the book and the series was (and maybe fittingly) starting to show its age.

[Delaney Arthurs]

Grow up, David! is a book written by David Shannon. The book simply explains David's relationship with his older brother over the years. It begins with David being too young to play football. To following his brother around like a shadow. To acting very silly, as little brothers do! To messing with his brother by tying his shoes together. To numerous other things that bother his older brother. Then, the book ends with David and his older brother beginning to play together and become the best of friends.

I enjoyed this sweet book. I remember reading it when I was a little girl. This book is super simple for young readers. Many students could relate to the storyline if they have an older or younger sibling or even cousins. The pictures are so simple yet capture so much detail. The pictures are not over the top, which could challenge the students to draw their own pictures/make their own book.

I would use this book in my classroom to teach my students how to treat each other. Even if they are younger than us or messing around with us, it is important to love everyone. We are all friends. It is important to show love and grace to your classmates (and honestly with every single person!). I would then challenge the students to write and illustrate a story of a relationship with someone they had. This could give you more access to how the student is/home life. If they do not feel comfortable, they could write about a pet, teacher, or anything they want to!

[Dominique Gonzales]

Summary: Grow Up, David is a fun and simple book that anyone can read. This picture book is about a young boy trying to figure out his life and the troubles her faces along the way. Troubles he tends to make himself. David is what you call a trouble maker and is told constantly throughout the book to grow up and stop acting so crazy. From messy rooms and breaking things, this books takes you on a wild ride in David's life.

Personal Thoughts: I love the pictures of the book at how much detail they go into drawing everything, His shoe laces being all tied up, to the water dripping on the floor in the bathroom. The only thing I didn't like about the book was the writing and what it showed me. For example his older brother bullying him, his parents instead of helping him deal with his outburst behavior are just telling him to grow up instead of helping him. I took a lot of social worker classes before changing to teaching so seeing this in a book makes me sad for him even if he isn't real and the book is fiction.

How I Will Use: I think the book is a good way to maybe show kids on not what to do in their homes (making messes and such) but instead showing them better ways after reading the book in dealing with their emotions and behaviors. It also seems like just a fun book for a kid to read though the danger would be a kid reading this book and deciding to act out the same way David is.

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fans of the earlier David books, including No, David! are most likely to enjoy this picture book equally. Many of them will be able to relate to David's plight. While he often brings down trouble on his own head by his own actions, sometimes he has a little help or gets in trouble because he wants to desperately to be included in his older brother's activities. David just wants to play the same games his brother is playing, but he keeps hearing that he's too little or too young to do so. Many readers will get a kick out of the brightly-colored images that often look as though someone David's age might have drawn them. In the end, David is finally allowed to play football with the big guys and feels as though he finally has what he's been wanting--praise from his big brother. My favorite image is a double-page spread showing David in on corner of the room and his brother in the other one, clearly punished for their antics. While many of the pages show David's brother being downright mean to him, in the end, it's clear that he loves and cares for David. This book might provide a good launching place for exploring bullying and David's brother's behavior as well as finding ways for the two boys to come to some agreement on their actions. It's so hard to be deemed too little or not grown up enough for whatever it is you long to do.

[Richard Simpson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Grow up, David is what all younger siblings feel and that makes a lot of children relate with David. Because his older brother blames David and also tells him to grow up. Which a lot of younger people hear from their older siblings because they do not like the childish antics of their younger siblings. From things like putting pencils in our mouth to act like they are fangs or taking something that is not ours and running away with it. But what stands out most in this picture book is the way a younger sibling just wants to fit in and do the things that their older siblings do. It shows what exactly happens in real life when an older siblings does not want to be bothered by a younger sibling but it also shows how they can get along with then end of the book and they play football and the older brother is happy his younger brother had caught the ball but at the same time he is okay. This book would be great in a classroom setting and could be used by the teacher because a lot of the students will engage with the story because most of them can relate with David.

[Kinley Schnell]

Summary: David had an older brother who he seemed to always annoy. He was never able to do anything with him because he was either too young, interrupting, or messing things up. David keeps trying to hang with his brother but keeps getting rejected. Until the end, where David makes a great catch and his brother tells him nice catch.

Thoughts: I personally do not like these books at all. I don’t think there is a lot of meaning behind them and I don’t see a good use for them in the classroom. I think kids may enjoy these books but I think they are more for their free time reading.

Classroom: I would use this for students to create a short story about having siblings that annoy them, or friends who have younger siblings and have them tell about a specific time they felt like the older brother. Or, vise versa. The students could write about a time they felt like David and then how the situation ended up resolving itself.

[Rayeann Hatfield · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was another one of my favorites growing up. I thought David was funny and you can learn a lot from him. We can read this book to our students to remind them how to treat their siblings and others. To remind them to treat people the way they want to be treated. When there is conflict in the classroom, this can be a good book to read aloud. This book is about David and his relationship with his brother. David is always antagonizing his brother and his brother is always antagonizing him back. His brother won’t let him play because he is too little. He trips David and they together wrestle and ruin things. David’s mom puts them both on time out. They learn how to be nice to each other and eventually play catch. His older brother shows how much he cares for him. The book ends off in the brothers hugging.

[Ali Book&Seaglasshunter · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ugh the illustrations of David creep me out. I get the style is supposed to be childlike but I just can’t get past the teeth and the nose. We were gifted one other David book which my son doesn’t like and calls “the sad book”. In this particular installment to the series, David and his older brother experience lots of fighting. There’s very limited texts, mostly commands and exclamations which is the one part of the book I appreciate. It’s a unique style and could be a great teaching tool for those parts of speech, but the content is just not appealing to me. I understand that sibling dynamics can include negative emotions and that’s ok-but the way the two siblings in this family interact just wouldn’t fly with me. I’m sure there are people who find it all humorous but it’s just not my style.

[Dina · Rating 5 out of 5]

David and his older brother struggle to get along as David demands too much attention from him. When his brother is not interested in spending time with him and brushes him off as "too little" and "too young," David does not spare him any mercy with his pranks. He ties his shoes together and even steals a picture of his girlfriend. When it's all said and done, it turns out his brother appreciates David's presence sometimes, especially if he makes a great catch during football games with the big boys. My daughter and I really enjoy David Shannon's books. So, I had to give it a rating of a five. The illustrations speak to her, as she feels like she could draw them better. But I find the pictures define David's character as a little boy. The out-of-line coloring and simple shapes communicate the childish tone the story carries.

[Madison · Rating 2 out of 5]

David has an older brother that he always seemed to irritate. He could never do anything with him since he was either too young, interrupting, or causing problems. David tries to hang out with his brother but is always turned down. Until the very end, when David makes a fantastic catch and his brother compliments him. These books do not appeal to me in the slightest. I find the illustration style quite creepy, and I do not like the other stories about David. This one is a little better than No David!, but I still do not find it very entertaining or meaningful. These books may appeal to children, but I believe they are better suited to their leisure reading. I'd utilize this to have students write a short tale about having annoying siblings or friends. I think that children could write about a time that they were in David's Situation and felt as though they were being left out.

[Bethany · Rating 4 out of 5]

GROW UP, DAVID is all about having a sibling. David's brother is the typical older brother who doesn't want David playing with his stuff. He also doesn't like it when David gets him in trouble with their mom.

While siblings fight, the end of this story also reminds us the good thing about having a sibling. They're there to help teach you the ways of life, like playing ball. I love having my brother and this reminded me of the memories with him.

David Shannon does it again. He has his signature theme with our favorite character David and the silly illustrations. I love the humor in these stories but how they also touch our hearts.


Final Verdict: GROW UP, DAVID is the perfect story for siblings to read together. It's all about sibling rivalry, arguing, and love.

[Maddie Adams]

Grow Up David by David Shannon is a coming of age story in a sense. Its about little David and his big brother's relationship! David can't help but cause trouble and his big brother always tells him what he can and can not do as big brothers do. It's written in very brief and blunt sentences. But in the end David and his brother share an experience long desired.

I think the illustrations in this book are so entertaining. It's very messy, colorful, and childlike art. The story is ridiculously brief but the author manages to provide a resolution.

Again, im not sure at all how id use this in a classroom, but i recall this book being read to me in art class in elementary school! It is a very creative book. The pictures carry more of the story than the actual words.

[zapkode · Rating 4 out of 5]

{My thoughts} – This is the first David Book that I have had the pleasure of reading. I read it out loud to my two year old. She seemed to enjoy it well enough. She is always eager to listen to a new book and discover the story that is hidden within the pages.

This book catches the older and younger sibling dynamic perfectly. I enjoyed how spot on it is when looking at it through a young child’s eyes.

I think that any younger sibling in a family could benefit from reading this book. I think they’d really enjoy it a lot. It has few words and nice bright incredible illustrations that help to pull the reader in. It has the potential to make a great addition on any child’s bookshelf.

[Emily Crawford · Rating 3 out of 5]

This a funny, yet simple book that shows a sibling relationship between two boys. All throughout the story, the older brother tells him that he is too little to do things or that he is doing something wrong. However, at the end of the book, David's older brother and him are able to get along with each other and play football. The brother even asks if David is ok after he falls. The book does a good job of showing a typical brother relationship where there is fighting among one another. The author does a good job of showing though at the end of the day, the brothers do get along and will help one another. This would be a great book for boys to read if they had siblings.

[annalee ✨ · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book series makes no sense; I can’t tell if the readers are supposed to feel repulsed or empathetic. Anyway, the message of this particular addition to the David series is just as muddled and confusing as the other ones. David’s older brother gets him in trouble, pushes him around, and screams at him, but after they get in trouble for breaking stuff in the living room, they suddenly become friends and play games together?? Why is this boy, who looks like he’s probably early teens, getting away with beating up on his elementary-age brother? I don’t know and I don’t really care enough to find out. I’m mostly hate reading this series at this point …

[Spencer Jones · Rating 4 out of 5]

First off I don’t know why the Spanish version popped up but I did not read the Spanish version. Anyways I always loved reading the David books growing up and could relate to them because I was sort of a troublemaker growing up as well. In this book particularly I remember what it was like growing up with older brothers and always bugging them and messing around like brothers do but then also how we would make up in the end and we were still brothers. This book is contemporary realistic and is in the kindergarten-2nd grade range

[Becky B · Rating 4 out of 5]

A look at David's relationship with his big brother.

The only thing missing from this book was a wrestling scene. David and his brother explore the whole gamut of sibling relationships, from annoying each other, getting each other in trouble, to being best buds. Off the top of my head I can think of more sister duos or brother/sister duos than brother duos in picture books, so this is a nice option. Kids will definitely identify with either David or his big brother. It's a lightly humorous look at the joys and troubles of brotherhood.

[Taylor Hall · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is such a fun book regarding around sibling or brother relationships. Any younger sibling would be able to connect with David in this book and the same goes for the older sibling. The illustrations are the main focus and explain the story in such better detail. The colors are bright and bold and perfectly explain David's emotions throughout the book. The phrases used to show exchanges between David and his brother are also very realistic. This book is a great book for siblings to read and connect to.

[Ina · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is another fun book in the David series. It has the same sparse text and big, bright, child-like illustrations that all of the David books have. In this book we meet David’s older brother, who does the narrating, saying things like, “don’t follow me” “he hit me first” and “David did it.” This captures the big/little brother dynamic perfectly. It is laugh-out loud funny and the reader has to look very, very hard to find Fergus.