David shannon has been illustrating books since 1989. From his bedroom window he could see the eiffel tower and, on a. David barnes chairman of the board deloitte switzerland david barnes vice president and managing director of residential mortgage warehouse lending sterling bank commercial lending david barnes sales manager, united kingdom and ireland schur flexibles. This is good to read with beginner readers, my children who are all under 7 enjoyed it. See more ideas about david shannon, no david and book activities. David shannon books list of books by author david shannon.
The caldecott honorwinning classic by bestselling picturebook creator david shannon. In 1998 he won the caldecott honor for his no, davidhe has also written a bad case of stripes, how georgie radbourn saved baseball, and the amazing. David shannon books, biography, contact information. With the same irresistible humor and vibrant style as his awardwinning no, david. The text and paintings may be slightly odd fellows, but the story shines through, never to grow old. Oct 27, 2008 to hear a book read the way it is intended to be read is always a treat. It is humbling to read because in the midst of parenting, the small curiosities of children can became giant explosions of frustration for adults.
An awardwinning childrens book illustrator and writer, he is best known for such works as a bad case of stripes 2002 and no, david. Shannon once again breaks new ground with a dramatic but. Many years later, when his mother sent him that book, shannon was inspired to write and illustrate his nowclassic bestseller and caldecott honor book no, david. See more ideas about david shannon, book activities and no david. David smells a diaper david book by david shannon, board. Bookpage had the opportunity to talk and laugh with the real david about the latest installment of the fictional davids mishaps. In the books he writes, shannon often uses incidents and people from his own life. Author interview david shannon, author of david goes to. Internationally acclaimed picturebook creator david shannon has always been an artist. Awards for david shannon your guide to fiction books. If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.
Choose from a number of genres, including art, fiction, history, and more. A big fish story duck on a tractor duck on a bike good boy fergus. He was enrolled at art center college of design for his higher education. Look at facts about david shannon if you want to know more about the illustrator and author of childrens books from united states. He also illustrated author melinda longs pirate books. Perfect for beginning readers as well as for the youngest children and parents to share, the diaper david books are sure to delight families everywhere. In davids outrageous behavior, shannon has caught that thin yet real line between a mischiefmaker and a brat. See the complete david series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. David shannon is the internationally acclaimed creator of more than thirty picture books, including no, david. In the books he writes, shannon often uses incidents. And thus we have another trilogy, diaper david, twelvepage board books aimed at the prelit crowd that focus more on shannons illustrations blue sky press, 2005 david shannon made a name for himself and scored a caldecott medal in the nineties with his trilogy of semi.
Shop by age, genre, series, and more to find the perfect childrens books for both little kids and big kids. The bonus of an author event is getting a glimpse at the personality behind the books after reading no, david. Bookpage had the opportunity to talk and laugh with the real david about the latest installment of the fictional david s mishaps. David shannon is the author and illustrator of many highly praised books for children. Beloved picture book creator david shannon introduces a new character in a satisfyingly silly and subversive take on a familiar parable. David shannon wasnt long in establishing himself as a successful illustrator for both adults and children. And certainlyfrom that adult perspectivetheres something offputting about the illustrations of david, with his potato head, feral eyes, and a maniacal grin that exposes ferociously pointed teeth. Martins press june 4, 2014 meet chelsie hill on tuesday, june 10, 2014 at 7. The david book series by david shannon includes books no, david. Alice the fairy by shannon, david author oct012004 hardcover by david shannon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
David shannon books, author biography, and reading level. David shannon was born october 5, 1960, washington, d. Parents will be quick to jump to the conclusion that there can be nothing appealing in a tale of an ugly kid who breaks things. David goes to school and most recently, its christmas, david. David shannons pack of 4 by david shannon hardcover book. We also have a wide selection of coloring books on sale.
If we read on computer, we easily get eyetired, but for kindle, this will not happen unless we read. From his bedroom window he could see the eiffel tower and, on a clear day, the little country of russia. In 1998 he won the caldecott honor for his no, david he has also written a bad case of stripes, how georgie radbourn saved. In david s outrageous behavior, shannon has caught that thin yet real line between a mischiefmaker and a brat. To hear a book read the way it is intended to be read is always a treat. David shannon is the internationally acclaimed creator of more than 30 picture books, including no, david.
Some of the published credits of david shannon include the roughface girl, a bad case of stripes unabridged, melvin might. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. About david shannon david shannon was born in a tiny log cabin with a dirt floor and no windows on the banks of the missouri river near the corner of 8 th street and broadway in new york city. Oh, david a diaper david book by david shannon, board. When david shannon was five years old, he wrote and illustrated his first book. David shannons pack of 4 by david shannon hardcover. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Caldecott honor artist david shannon is back with an allnew, original board book that lets young readers see what the star of the bestselling no, david. Apr 17, 2003 the caldecott honorwinning classic by bestselling picturebook creator david shannon. Shannons bestsellers include a bad case of stripes, duck on a bike, and too many toys. David shannon biography pdf scholastic books for kids.
Since then, he has written and illustrated numerous awardwinning, bestselling books, including a bad case of stripes. David shannon won a caldecott honor for this book, and the reasons are obvious. This diaper david book is a board book so its geared to younger children. Oops a diaper david book by david shannon, board book. Ages 48 ages 912 author interviews books with boy characters picture books social graces writing resources my writing and reading life october 19, 20. He graduated from the art center college of design in pasadena, california, with a fine arts degree, and then moved to new york city.
David shannon is a published author and an illustrator of childrens books. Shannon s bestsellers include a bad case of stripes, duck on a bike, and too many toys. But 3 and 4yearolds see things differently, and will find his. The colors are deep, the images are graphic, the action is direct and ohsoreal. Find great deals on ebay for david shannon books and david shannon books lot. Four weeks ago i was lucky to meet david shannon at tree top kids in washington, dc, as he toured the country promoting his latest book, too many toys. In 1998 he won the caldecott honor for his no, david he also wrote a bad case of stripes, how georgie radbourn saved baseball, and the amazing christmas extravaganza. David shannon born october 5, 1959 is an american writer and illustrator of childrens books. His most recent book was the new york times bestseller. David shannons illustrations are technically impressivewith their deep shadows and blurred linesbut are too soft and moody to fit the reduced text.