Kids Review: That’s Not Funny, David! (David Shannon)

About This Book:

David is back and funnier than ever in this companion to the Caldecott Honor-winning classic No, David! by bestselling picture book creator David Shannon!
David is determined to get laughs out of everyone — even from those who might not find his antics amusing! From cannonballs into the pool to slurping his spaghetti to telling funny jokes during class, David is a natural comedian. But David learns that not all of his tricks are funny… like sticking things up his nose! Still, this troublemaker will always have the last laugh and, of course, the enduring love of his mom. 

Once again, David Shannon entertains us with young David’s mischievous shenanigans in this lighthearted story that’s sure to leave readers of all ages laughing. With millions of copies in print and five 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 over 25 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.

*Review Contributed by Bethany Wicker, Staff Reviewer*

David is back for another adventure with misbehaving, this time trying to be funny with the wrong actions. Well, at least they aren’t all that funny to adults. He does things like cannonballs, eating messy, drawing not so funny pictures, and more. They even lead him to getting punished at school. At the end of the day, a mother’s love may be tested but never broken, and I love the smile full of endearment he holds for his mom.

THAT’S NOT FUNNY, DAVID celebrates the humor children find in things along with the wacky illustrations we’ve come to expect from the amazing David Shannon. There isn’t a book of his my daughter and I haven’t enjoyed from David Shannon and this new installment is no different. My daughter especially thought it was funny when he was running away, not wanting to get dressed as she’s done this to me before. David is relatable while also opening the opportunity to teach children what could have been done different.

Final Verdict: I would recommend this to children four and older who love the humor David Shannon always brings to the table. It addresses manners and misbehaving that children likely just see as being funny.

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