No, David! by David Shannon | Storytime Video | Children's Book Read Aloud
No, David! – Read Aloud & Behaviour Discussion Starter
No, David! by David Shannon is a funny, honest, and highly relatable picture book about a mischievous child who constantly breaks the rules — and the loving adult who guides him through it.
With minimal text and bold, expressive illustrations, the story is instantly accessible to young learners. Beneath the humour, it delivers a reassuring message: even when behaviour isn’t perfect, children are still loved.
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Classroom Use
This book works especially well in Early Years and lower Primary classrooms as a gentle, non-judgemental way to discuss behaviour, emotions, and expectations. It’s ideal for the start of the year, after holidays, or whenever routines need reinforcing.
Teacher Prompts
- What rules do we have at school, and why do they matter?
- How do you think David feels when he hears “No, David!”?
- What does the ending tell us about love and forgiveness?
Extension Ideas
- Create a class rule poster inspired by David’s mistakes
- Role-play better choices David could make
- Draw a page showing a time you made a good choice
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