New Releases by David Shannon

"This book will break your heart and mend it back together again, all in one fell swoop." -Andrea Rexilius, Director of the Creative Writing programme at Regis University in Denver "We enter David Shannon's Mercy Said as witnesses warned that justice is gone, and through a beauty and play with language and form, his poetry becomes the catastrophic injuries that tear us apart: addiction, disability, poverty, homelessness, and the doctors who slate us to die because it's easier than fixing us. This collection also becomes the stitches that sew us back together, the nourishment that feeds us, the blanket that wraps us up for the night. Through his writing, Shannon is an advocate for the sick, the discarded, the forgotten, the euthanized. His poetry will wound, destroy, resurrect... keep us 'less than well and more than ill, ' and our 'minds above the curtains and grounded by the balls' in complete mental disorder. This collection is 'paper on our jugular, ' an unapologetic pressure sore you'll want to pick at until it looks nothing like the reality exposed here." -Shannon Malloy, Poet The five-act parable Mercy Said, is both a critique and contemplation of what happens when justice and mercy are declared in order to negate compassion. In poetic form, David Shannon explores the paradoxes of the violent use of so-called justice and mercy in current political discourses and amidst social fissures of disability. In the parables and poems of Mercy Said, we see the profound intersections of disability with poverty, vulnerability, and addiction. David Shannon, CM, OOnt (b. 1963) is a Canadian disability and human rights activist, lawyer, university lecturer, author, and adventurer. He is most recently co-editor (with Dr. Jaro Kotalik) of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) in Canada: Key Interdisciplinary Perspectives [Vol. 1] (Springer, 2023) and Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) in Canada: Trends and Consequences [Vol. 2] (Springer, 2025).

See below for English description. David est de retour, et il est plus drôle que jamais dans ce complément au classique Non, David!, de David Shannon, créateur d'albums illustrés à succès! David est déterminé à faire rire tout le monde, même ceux et celles qui risquent de ne pas trouver ses pitreries amusantes! Qu'il s'agisse de lancer des boulets de canon dans la piscine, d'avaler bruyamment ses spaghettis ou de raconter de drôles de blagues en classe, David est un comique né. Mais il découvre que tous ses tours ne sont pas drôles... comme le fait de s'enfoncer des objets dans le nez! Pourtant, ce trouble-fête aura toujours le dernier mot et, bien sûr, l'amour indéfectible de sa maman. Avec des millions d'exemplaires imprimés et cinq autres livres dans la collection, Non, David! a connu un succès fulgurant en 1998. Il a reçu un honneur Caldecott, a figuré au palmarès du New York Times et est un classique depuis plus de 25 ans. Inspiré d'un livre que l'auteur a écrit et illustré lorsqu'il avait cinq ans, David capture les interdits intemporels que connaissent tous les enfants. David is back and funnier than ever in this companion to the Caldecott Honor-winning classic Non, 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. With millions of copies in print and five sequels, Non, 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. Original Title: That's Not Funny, David!

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.

A riotous retelling of the Midas myth by the Caldecott Honor-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author of No, David! Maximilian Midas was a peculiar little boy. He didn’t much like chocolate and he didn’t play with toys. The first word that he uttered when he was one year old Wasn’t Mama, wasn’t Papa; what Maxie said was, “Gold!” Max Midas isn’t like the other kids. Instead of trying to make friends, he decides to make millions and spends it all on what he loves best: GOLD. Gold statues. Gold fountains. Piles and piles of gold, and atop them all, a golden castle. But one day, things get lonely inside his shiny castle and Max finally learns that gold isn’t worth anything without friends and family by your side. David Shannon, the Caldecott Honor—winning and New York Times bestselling author of No, David!, is back with a riotous romp that’s sure to be a beloved classic.

Bestselling Caldecott Honor artist David Shannon tells the story of a determined duck who decides to jump on a tractor and drive it around the barnyard and through town, with hilarious consequences! Shannon's wildly popular, award-winning Duck on a Bike left children begging him to tell them another story about Duck after seeing him pictured alongside a shiny red tractor. Now Duck is back and turning the farm upside down! Flushed with the success of his trailblazing bike ride around the farm, Duck decides he's ready to drive the tractor. As in the bestselling Duck on a Bike, all the barnyard animals share their humorous comments as they watch Duck do the unthinkable. Then, one by one, they join him on the tractor for a ride! But what happens when Duck drives the big red tractor through town, past the popular diner where all the locals are having lunch? What will those folks really think when they see Duck and all the other animals riding around on Farmer O'Dell's tractor? Filled with entertaining detail and sly jokes, readers will pore over each picture again and again. Perfect for reading aloud!

Books are dangerous People in Blanow think that books are dangerous: they fill your head with drivel, make poor firewood and cannot be eaten (even in an emergency). This book is about Howul. He sees things differently: fires are dangerous; people are dangerous; books are just books. Howul secretly writes down what goes on around him in Blanow. How its people treat foreigners, treat his daughter, treat him. None of it is pretty. Worse still, everything here keeps trying to kill him: rats, snakes, diseases, roof slates, the weather, the sea. That he survives must mean something. He wants to find out what. By trying to do this, he gets himself thrown out of Blanow… and so his journey begins. Like all gripping stories, HOWUL is about the bad things people do to each other and what to do if they happen to you. Some people use sticks to stay safe. Some use guns. Words are the weapons that Howul uses most. He makes them sharp. He makes them hurt. Of course books are dangerous. Cover design: Alison Buck

Caldecott Honor artist and bestseller David Shannon make readers laugh aloud in this next story about the troublemaking David! Siempre que ocurre algun accidente, David tiene alguna excusa. ¡Nunca es su culpa! ¡Nunca fue su intencion hacerlo! Muy pronto, sin embargo, David se da cuenta de que inventar excusas lo hace sentir mal y que es mejor pedir perdon. David Shannon vuelve a entretenernos con las travesuras del pequeno David en una historia que hara reir a grandes y chicos."When David gets in trouble, he always says... 'NO! It's not my fault! I didn't mean to! It was an accident!'" Whatever the situation, David's got a good excuse. And no matter what he's done "wrong," it's never really his fault. Soon, though, David realizes that making excuses makes him feel bad, and saying he's sorry makes him feel better. Once again, David Shannon entertains us with young David's mischievous antics and a lighthearted story that's sure to leave kids (and parents) laughing.

Grownupish grownup . . . What in the world does that mean?! Babysitting should be pretty straightforward: if you give the child a chocolate soda, he’ll do his homework. Unfortunately for Mr. Nogginbody, he follows those steps in that order. When the child refuses to study and begins jumping on the couch, Mr. N. jumps up after him, determined to put a stop to the shenanigans. But he quickly discovers just how much fun being a kid can be. There’s a fine line between childish and grownupish, as readers will learn in this playful and brilliantly accomplished new picture book from Caldecott Honor–winning creator David Shannon.

Woof! Meet Roy, an adorable white dog who is wild about digging, digging, digging in the dirt! David Shannon's picture books are loved for their endearing characters and laugh-aloud humor, and Roy's charming naughtiness will remind readers of what they love about Shannon's No, David!, a bestselling Caldecott Honor Book about a boy with a nose for trouble.Although it's a smelly task for those who have to constantly bathe him, Roy's happiness centers on his very favorite thing-dirt-and from sunrise to sunset, he burrows in it, rolls in it, and digs up buried treasures. There's terror in every terrier, and when Roy runs into the house after being sprayed by a skunk, he faces the dreaded bathtub. Readers will see themselves in Roy's childlike delight each time he makes the biggest mess ever.

Beloved picture book creator David Shannon introduces a new character in a satisfyingly silly and subversive take on a familiar parable. If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail. Meet Mr. Nogginbody. Armed with his new hammer he fixes his floor then the wall and the picture on the wall and the shower and the stop sign at the end of the street. . . What else will Mr. Nogginbody “fix”? Celebrated author David Shannon’s comically misguided new character gets carried away by success, and kids will laugh out loud at the consequences.

Laugh-aloud humor abounds when David can't resist bugging his big brother. In this funny romp, David careens from one mischievous antic to the next... until he finally wins his brother's approval. Little-brother antics have never been so endearing -- or true to life! David Shannon's beloved character in his bestselling book No, David! captures the attention and hearts of young children as few characters can. Readers relish David's exuberance, defiance, and wildly energetic curiosity, and when there's trouble, you can bet "David did it!" Now he's taunting his older brother by eating his Halloween candy, making a bathroom mess, and following him up the tree house. "You're too little!" won't stop David's tricks in this all-time "read it again" favorite. With millions of copies in print and four 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 20 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. Grow Up, David! is nothing short of exhilarating.

Laugh-aloud humor abounds when David can't resist bugging his big brother. In this funny romp, David careens from one mischievous antic to the next... until he finally wins his brother's approval. Little-brother antics have never been so endearing -- or true to life! David Shannon's beloved character in his bestselling book No, David! captures the attention and hearts of young children as few characters can. Now he's taunting his older brother by eating his Halloween candy, making a bathroom mess, and following him up the tree house. "You're too little!" won't stop David's tricks in this all-time "read it again" favorite. A book in Spanish that kids will eat up!Las travesuras de los hermanos pequenos nunca han sido tan divertidas y adorables como en este libro. David, el popular personaje de David Shannon, capta la atencion y los corazones de los pequenos como pocos personajes pueden hacerlo. Los lectores disfrutan de su personalidad exuberante y su curiosidad, y cuando surgen los problemas, puedes apostar a que los causo David. ¡Un libro en espanol sobre las relaciones entre espanol que los ninos querran leer una y otra vez!

David es un niño que se porta muy mal en la escuela. En fin hace algo que a la maestra le gusta.

Los lectores disfrutan de su personalidad exuberante y su curiosidad, y cuando surgen los problemas, puedes apostar a que los causó David. ¡Un libro en español sobre las relaciones entre español que los niños querrán leer una y otra vez!

The bestselling star of No, David! turns Christmas traditions upside down with laugh-aloud humor. Readers of all ages will vividly remember trying to peek at hidden gift packages; writing scrolls of wish lists to Santa; and struggling to behave at formal Christmas dinner parties. Always in the background, we know Santa Claus is watching, soon to decide if David deserves a shiny new fire truck or a lump of coal under the tree. From playing with delicate ornaments to standing in an endlessly long line for Santa, here are common Christmas activities--but with David's naughty trimmings. A surefire hit that is destined to be an annual classic.

Caldecott Honor artist David Shannon captures the chaos that follows an unexpected downpour in this engaging story. Once upon a sunny day, the sky clouded over, and the rain came down. The chickens squawked, the dog barked, the baby cried, the traffic snarled, the groceries fell, the people bickered, and still, the rain came down.In pictures full of wit and good-natured humor, Caldecott Honor artist David Shannon captures the chaos that follows an unexpected downpour.Rain or shine, here is an engaging story that will brighten the day of any reader.

Caldecott Honor winner and bestselling author-illustrator David Shannon makes readers laugh aloud when young Spencer's mountain of toys becomes overwhelming. A book that will be read again and again.Spencer has too many toys! His father trips over them, his mother falls over them, and the house is overflowing with junk. Now its time to give some of the mountain of goodies away, but Spencer finds it hard. In the end, he fills a box, but decides the one toy he can't part with is the box!

Caldecott Honor artist and bestseller David Shannon make readers laugh aloud in this next story about the troublemaking David! "When David gets in trouble, he always says . . . 'NO! It's not my fault! I didn't mean to! It was an accident!'" Whatever the situation, David's got a good excuse. And no matter what he's done "wrong," it's never really his fault. Soon, though, David realizes that making excuses makes him feel bad, and saying he's sorry makes him feel better. Once again, David Shannon entertains us with young David's mischievous antics and a lighthearted story that's sure to leave kids (and parents) laughing.

Alice has a nose for trouble, but luckily she's a fairy--a Temporary Fairy. She has a magic wand, fairy wings, and a blanket, all of which she uses to disappear, to fly, to transform her dad into a horse, and to turn his cookies into her own! There are still a few things Alice needs to learn to become a Permanent Fairy, like how to float her dog on the ceiling and make her clothes put themselves away, but she's working on it--sort of. Here's an endearing, funny story about a girl and her magical imagination, sure to delight every fairy in training!

永远顶着几根不乖顺头发的大卫在圣诞节里有点儿忘乎所以,那么多好吃的,好玩的,"淘气榜"名的大卫实在没办法不闯祸.他试图偷偷吃掉饼干,为了等圣诞老人不肯睡觉,积雪尚未融化光着屁股就跑出去,还在地上边尿尿边画出自己的名字!不得不感叹大卫旺盛的精力和挑战妈妈底线的勇气.

David speaks new words as he goes through his day.

The Trucktown crew helps young readers discover all the different sounds trucks can make.

This French Immersion kit is perfect for your young French language learner. Ages 3-9. The collection ranges from first readers with simple text and pictures, to a selection of today's most popular storytime books by Robert Munsch, David Shannon and Melanie Watt! The Pack Includes these 7 fantastic titles: - My World: French English Words / Mon petit livre bilingue français-anglais - My First Reader: I Can Read / Je veux lire : Je sais lire - My First Reader: My New School / Ma nouvelle école - Scaredy Squirrel / Frisson l'écureuil - Smelly Socks / Tes chaussettes sentent la mouffette! - David Goes to School / David va à l'école - Canada 123 / Canada 1, 2, 3

David teme que Papá Noel no le va dejar ningun regalo por que no obedeció todas las reglas.

Alice, who claims to be a Temporary Fairy, still has a lot to learn, such as how to make her clothes put themselves away in the closet.

A new Trucktown Ready to Roll just in time for the holidays! Will Kat ever find out what is inside her mystery gift?