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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · September 6, 2022
Gold!
A young boy's obsession with gold leads to unexpected consequences.
40 pages· 822 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
3.7/5 Goodreads · 450 ratings
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Children's book Author & Illustrator
David Shannon
Biography
David Shannon is the internationally acclaimed creator of more than 30 picture books, including No, David!, a Caldecott Honor Book and his second New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year, and four more David picture books. Shannon’s bestsellers include A Bad Case of Stripes, Duck on a Bike, and Too Many Toys! His most recent book is Bizzy Mizz Lizzie. He lives in California with his family.
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23
Authored
33
Illustrated
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Picture books
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Publishing timeline
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Publication timeline from 1994 to 2022.
Book mix
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Book type breakdown: 37 picture books, 1 chapter books, 2 board books.
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Collaborators
The authors and illustrators who share the credits across David Shannon's books.