DAVID GETS IN TROUBLE [Paperback] [Jan 01, 2017] NA

My 7 year old has autism and hyperlexia and he found this series through YouTube with the read along videos, I bought him 3 of the books so far and when they arrived the smile on my son's face was so contagious! My son can read these books all day long and I suppose he can relate given that he's autistic and not like other children. I've decided to start buying each David book for my son. So I hope the author keeps writing and making more of them!

The pages are super thick! Very nice for a 2-year-old who likes to turn the pages himself. Love the story, my son can already “read” it all by himself!

As a classroom teacher (1st grade) I try to make sure I have lots of books that teach lessons. The students loved the pictures and the story. They always have a good laugh when listening to it. It is a great book to teach about social emotional skills.

He is just beginning to read, but loves going over and over through all his "David" books, which makes his dad and I very happy to see him so eager to get into reading.

Great kids book!

Our grandson turned four a week after PreK started. This was the first year of everyone back in school so anxiety was high, and he had no basis for comparison. His teacher recommended the David series for him, which has been highly beneficial.

I was shopping for a book which would teach my son that lying is not good, and that honesty is the way to go. There were a number of good reviews for this book, so I purchased it. I got it, and it is AWFUL. I am going to return it. Each page of the book is nothing more than a crude drawing of a little boy doing something he shouldn't do, paired with his saying excuses or arguing. There were SO MANY examples of David doing naughty things (like breaking a window, pulling the cat's tail, arguing about eating his breakfast, etc) that I thought the end of the book would at least wrap it up with a lesson, or teaching the kids that what David did was bad. I especially thought that the book would show David in time out for his bad behavior, considering that the cover of the book shows him sitting in a corner and is entitled "David gets in trouble." But, there wasn't a single page showing David being told that his behavior is wrong. The only page which indicates that he ever got in trouble for something was a page showing him sitting in the bathroom with a bar of soap in his mouth... of course, the caption of the page is David arguing saying "But Dad says it!" In other words, every page of this book (except for the last 3 pages) is of David doing bad things. Then, 3 pages before the end there's a page where David is in bed at night when he yells, "Yes, it was me." Next page, he says "I'm sorry." Last page of the book, David is smiling and saying "I love you, mom." Really? So David goes the entire book of breaking windows, etc, and all he has to do is say "sorry, I love you" at the end of the day and all is fine?!?!? Sorry... but no. In my house, when bad behavior happens, my son is either told that he needs to apologize right away, or that he needs some some calm-down time, and he sits somewhere until he can calm down or until he's ready to apologize. The cover picture should be used inside the book, along with a caption of mom, dad, teacher, or SOME ADULT telling David that his behavior isn't okay.FYI - when I ordered this book about David, I also purchased the books "Ruthie and the (not so) teeny tiny lie" (by Laura Rankin) and "The Empty Pot" (by Demi). The book about Ruthie is very cute, and it shows the parents and Ruthie talking about how she should apologize. The Empty Pot is very good at teaching kids not to lie. I would highly recommend either of those books. They are head-and-shoulders better than the book about David.

My son (now 8) loved these books. I went to find our copy to lend to a friend who has a 3 year old daughter whose favorite (only?) word is, "NO." I can't find our copy so I bought this and, "No, David!" for them. These books are really fun for toddlers because, let's face it, most of their day is filled up with "No" and "Stop" and "Come along" and "Put that down"..... This gives them the chance to be the one doing the scolding!!When I read these books with my little one, he quickly memorized the dialogue and couldn't wait to turn the pages, so he could laugh at David's antics and tell him to stop. I would also use the opportunity to ask, "What is David DOING?!?!" so that he could vocalize the naughty behaviors (carrying too much stuff, teasing the cat, etc....) I read a couple of reviews that complained that these books set a bad example, but I think those people honestly missed a teaching moment or two. And I think the art is awesome, not the least bit scary!! These will be classics for years to come.

Yes - but admit it - we all love a bad influence once in awhile :)We first read about David in David Shannon's award winning book "No David" roughly 5 years ago. This book was so well loved I just had to get the next one "David Get's in Trouble". The first book has a monologue by David's Mother which primarily consists of the word "No" with a few variations. This book tells David's side of the story, but once again David is in trouble from the word go --- or should I say no?This book begins with a crude childlike drawing of David with small eyes, sharp teeth and a halo over head and text telling us what David says when he gets in trouble. Now David is really not a bad a child, at least not in my opinion - but trouble is his constant companion. It all begins with a quick trip on his skateboard across the front room - and naturally a few accidents along the way. Most of David's trouble is accidental - or just forgetfulness - he even forgets to put his trousers on before school one day. The one truly naughty event is when he pulls the poor cats tail saying "But she likes it"! The illustration makes quite clear that the cat most certainly does not enjoy this treatment, and I made a point of telling my children - we don't really pull animals tails because it would hurt them. But for the most part the book shows the types of problems most children get into - making messes, saying bad words, and not wanting to eat what Mom has cooked for tea.The text is also very simple. except for the first page - which has two lines each page has only one very simple sentence written in large black crayon letters. My children have both had this memorised by the age of two and can point out the words as they "read" the book along with me. Of course the oldest really can read it now, but this book was great book to get them starting with reading. I think this book is perfect to encourage young children to start reading. Best of all though, this book will convince any child that reading is fun. It's the perfect book to encourage the most reluctant reader, or just to share with your little one at story time.I recommend this for ages 1 -7.

I discovered this book in the library and laughed all the way to the end. Despite the book 'first impression illustrations' (that the book is aimed at early readers), I shared it with year 3/4/5 children and they loved it. The story prompted a discussion re thoughts and feelings 'when we get into trouble,' which concluded in reflective acceptance that children 'gradually learn from their mistakes'. I had to buy my own copy and look forward to reading more of the David series...

Book looks used and not new. Also there no story as such, only few words on every page with pictures which essentially leads me to draft a story out of it as little ones cannot make on their own. Also the pictures are not neat and appealing to children.

This book is awful. From the description, it sounds like it would help a child learn about telling the truth and dealing with getting in trouble. It's just pictures (and excuses) of him getting in trouble.

My Son (4) lovez thiz book! Came in perfect condition!