Bibliographic Citation:
Shannon, David. David Gets in Trouble. New York, NY: Scholastic, Inc., 2002. 32 p. ISBN 978-0439050227.
Awards/Selection Lists:
None
Format Examined:
Paperback
Annotation:
David gets into trouble over and over, but always has an excuse, until he goes to bed, and realizes that he should apologize for the things he has done.
Personal Reaction:
This book provides a good lesson for young children about taking responsibility for their mistakes. David repeatedly denies any wrong doing as he gets into trouble over and over throughout the day. He makes the realization at the end that he should apologize, and is able to go to sleep at the end with a clear conscious.
Age Recommendation:
I would recommend this book for children 3-7 years of age.
Themes/Issues:
Personal responsibility, apologizing, telling the trouble
Early Literacy Skill Value:
Letter Knowledge:
Letter knowledge is not a direct focus of this book.
Narrative Skills:
Narrative skills are modeled through the reading of the simple text on the page. As children become more familiar with the book, they may be able to become involved in the telling of the story.
Phonological Awareness:
Phonological awareness is not a direct focus of this book.
Print Awareness:
The text of the story is in font that is hand-drawn and large, which calls attention to the print on each page.
Print Motivation:
This book is fun to read, as some of the things that David does are funny. David is a likable character, and teaches a lesson at the end. The artwork and hand-drawn words make this an enjoyable book for preschoolers.
Vocabulary:
Vocabulary can be supported through the dialogic reading of this book. Words concerning personal responsibility can be highlighted.
Author/ Illustrator Website:
No official author website
Letter knowledge is not a direct focus of this book.
Narrative Skills:
Narrative skills are modeled through the reading of the simple text on the page. As children become more familiar with the book, they may be able to become involved in the telling of the story.
Phonological Awareness:
Phonological awareness is not a direct focus of this book.
Print Awareness:
The text of the story is in font that is hand-drawn and large, which calls attention to the print on each page.
Print Motivation:
This book is fun to read, as some of the things that David does are funny. David is a likable character, and teaches a lesson at the end. The artwork and hand-drawn words make this an enjoyable book for preschoolers.
Vocabulary:
Vocabulary can be supported through the dialogic reading of this book. Words concerning personal responsibility can be highlighted.
Author/ Illustrator Website:
No official author website
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