New Release Books by David Shannon

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

Discover the hilarious schooltime companion to the beloved, bestselling, and Caldecott Honor-winning classic, No, David -- now in paperback for the first time David''s teacher has her hands full. From running in the halls to chewing gum in class, David''s high-energy antics fill each schoolday with trouble -- and are sure to bring a smile to even the best-behaved reader.

Caldecott Honor winner David Shannon applies his wonderful off-beat humor to the story of a duck who decides to try riding a bike -- and loves it Another young, funny book perfect for reading aloud -- now in paperback One day down on the farm, Duck got a wild idea. I bet I could ride a bike, he thought. He waddled over to where the boy parked his bike, climbed on, and began to ride. At first he rode slowly and he wobbled a lot, but it was fun Duck rode past Cow and waved to her. Hello, Cow said Duck. Moo, said Cow. But what she thought was, A duck on a bike? That''s the silliest thing I''ve ever seen And so Duck rides past Sheep, Horse, and all the other barnyard animals. Suddenly, a group of kids ride by on their bikes and run into the farmhouse, leaving the bikes outside. Now ALL the animals can ride bikes, just like Duck

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!

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. After snagging his toe, Mr. Nogginbody makes a visit to his local hardware store in search of solutions. Armed with a shiny new hammer, he successfully fixes the nail protruding from his floor. But the satisfaction of his first repair carries him away, and he figures that anything resembling a nail—from a lamp switch to a fire hydrant—can be fixed with a good whack. The results are predictably and theatrically disastrous, until Mr. Nogginbody arrives at a gentle awakening and recognizes that not everything is a nail.

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.

Lizzie is the busiest, buzziest bee in Hivetown! David Shannon''s vivid artwork and Lizzie''s endearing efforts to "do it all" will make children laugh aloud at her frantic antics as she juggles school, multiple sports, dance, violin, and art. With charm and determination, she longs to impress the Queen by winning a spelling contest, but she studies to the point of exhaustion. When she dozes off in the middle of the competition, the only solution is rest -- and her refreshing visit to the local Garden finally teaches Lizzie to stop and smell the flowers, "which . . . is exactly what bees are supposed to do." Shannon''s exuberant new book is funny and fresh, approaching the subject of over scheduled children (and adults) with breezy good humor and delivered with his signature fun and heart.

Is something bugging you? Bestselling award-winner David Shannon shows the funny side of waging war against--oh no!--head lice. This book is guaranteed to make you laugh--and itch! From the opening picture of a happy, oversized louse appearing with his suitcases, you know these bugs are determined to stay, and Mom is about to go nuts! Nobody talks about them, but they are everywhere. (Some estimate 20 million children a year host them.) Oh the shame and humiliation of having bugs in your hair! But if you go to school, or have play dates, chances are good you might meet them someday. Maybe you already have! Lucky for you, the unwelcome bugs in this story are so funny you will be laughing aloud--even when Mom attacks them with battle-tested anti-lice weapons. Shannon peppers his hilarious scenes with fun, "nitpicking" facts about these "lousy" critters and pokes fun at common denial: "It''s probably ash from that volcano in Pogo Pogo." Soon the party''s over--Bye bye, Little Nasties! Once again Shannon has created a fresh, highly entertaining read-aloud classic that begs to be read again and again.

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.

Breathtaking oil paintings bursting with energy pull readers along into Big Lake, the home of Jangles, the biggest fish anyone has seen. Fishing alone at dusk, a boy feels a tug on his line and comes face-to-face with the gigantic trout--whose enormous jaw is covered with so many lures and fish hooks that he jingles and jangles when he swims. Terrified by the sight, the boy is shocked when Jangles befriends him and takes him on an adventure to the bottom of the lake. A surprise ending will leave readers laughing and shaking their heads. Here is Shannon at his very best-in a wild and witty story that begs repeated reading.

In order to ensure her popularity, Camilla Cream always does what is expected, until the day arrives when she no longer recognizes herself.

Follow Fergus as he experiences the perfect doggy day--well, except for his bath, of course! From chasing cats and motorcycles to being scratched on his favorite "tickle spot," David Shannon''s newest sweet and silly character will inspire young readers to laugh out loud at his mischievous antics. Fans of Shannon''s previous books will love reading all about this naughty but lovable dog!

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 David Shannon captures the chaos that follows an unexpected downpour in this engaging story.

In order to ensure her popularity, Camilla always does what is expected, until the day arrives when she no longer recognizes herself.

"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!

Love Speaks Louder is a devotional book that will inspire you to raise the level of love in your life. Go anywhere in the world and you will find two behaviors that varies in degrees. Actions inspired by love and the other is an extreme dichotomy of hatred. I believe when we are intentional about love we prepare ourselves to rise to be the very best that God created us to be. Actions of love will drive out darkness. Intentional behaviors of love have the potential to change a relationship, a home environment, the heart of a child, the culture of a corporation, church and our community. To know love in its purest form, we must go to the origin. We must learn from our Heavenly Father who is Love. "Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love" (1 John 4:8).

David speaks new words as he goes through his day.

In three stories, toddler David speaks new words as he goes through his day, offers a series of challenges to his parents, and explores his five senses. On board pages.

The trucks speculate about what could be inside a beautifully wrapped gift box.