David Gets in Trouble

Written and illustrated by David Shannon

Part of the David Books series

A child tries to deflect blame for various misbehaviors.

3.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 18,979 ratings

32 pages· 62 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud· BR160L

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Bookroo's summary

David's day is filled with mischief and excuses, from morning until bedtime. But as night falls, he discovers that apologies bring more comfort than blaming others. Will he embrace this newfound wisdom, or continue his playful antics? Join David on a journey of self-discovery and laughter, where every excuse leads to a lesson in honesty.

From the publisher

When David gets in trouble, he has excuses right up until bedtime, when he realizes he really is sorry and apologizing makes him feel better. By the creator of No, David!

At a glance

Format
Pages: 32
Words: 62
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: -160L

Themes & topics

Books about honesty Books about habits and behavior Books about saying sorry Books about responsibility Books about childhood

What readers & critics say

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“I love David Shannon books and was looking forward to reading this. As I began, I related to all of the things David did and said when he got in trouble, because they are the same things my little boys say when they get in trouble. However, I was hoping for a better conclusion. It is implied that David feels bad that he didn't own up to his mistakes, but I think it could have been made a little clearer for little ones to understand.”

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