Grow Up, David

Grow Up, David
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Age Range
2+
Release Date
August 28, 2018
ISBN
978-1338250978
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Little-brother antics have never been so endearing -- or true to life! David Shannon's beloved character in his bestselling book No, 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" favorite. With millions of copies in print and four 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 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. Grow Up, David! is nothing short of exhilarating.

Little-brother antics have never been so endearing -- or true to life! David Shannon's beloved character in his bestselling book No, 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" favorite.

With millions of copies in print and four 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 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. Grow Up, David! is nothing short of exhilarating.

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Sibling Fun
(Updated: June 04, 2026)
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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.
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