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Fuse 8 n’ Kate: David Goes to School by David Shannon
"And the entire book is just... yelling at him." With the 25th anniversary of No, David coming this year, we figured we'd revisit everyone's favorite pointy-toothed miscreant.
Fuse 8 n’ Kate: A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon
We right a great wrong and tackle what might be arguably considered David Shannon's second most famous picture book.
Review of the Day: Mr. Nogginbody Gets a Hammer by David Shannon
I don’t know what it took to make Mr. Nogginbody come into the world, but whatever confluence of the planets allowed this madcap exercise in increasing hijinks to happen, I say let’s have more of it! In a sea of picture books that remain unmemorable five minutes after you’ve read them, Mr. Nogginbody hits the nail on the head. Hard.
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Fuse 8 n’ Kate: No, David! by David Shannon
Kate set me up with a challenge. We've been deeming too many books as "classics" later. What book could I produce that would engender more of a debate? Well, after all these episodes (82!) I think I've figured out Kate's least loved genre. It involves childlike art. It involves kids who aren't entirely saintly. Really, it was just a matter of time before we got to this one.
Fusenews: I wouldn’t waste my time riding a bike
Hokey dokey. Too much stuff here to cover very well, but try we shall. Hold on to your hats, folks! It’s gonna be a bumpy ride. First off, you know how I was talking the other day about constructing the ideal educator website of children’s literature resources? Well, this might have to be one […]
Top 100 Picture Books #88: No, David! by David Shannon
#88 No, David! by David Shannon (1998) 23 points One of my favorite “naughty boy” books! – Margo Tanenbaum It was #32 last time and has sunk to #88. How to account for the drop? Well, he could have split his own vote, you know. With sequels David Goes to School and David Gets in […]
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Top 100 Picture Books #98: Duck On a Bike by David Shannon
#98 Duck On a Bike by David Shannon (2002) 20 points I can read this one over and over at storytime. Kids love it. – Angela Reynolds I confess that I’ve read this book in storytimes so many times that I pretty much have it memorized. So basically, if anyone wants me to do an […]
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