David's teacher has her hands full. From running in the halls to chewing gum in class, David's high-energy antics fill each school day with trouble -- and are sure to bring a smile to even the best- behaved reader.•Picture books create opportunities to share the adventure of becoming lost in a story, all while remaining securely snuggled together.•Picture books are important because the format allows even the youngest child to participate in ‘reading.’•David Shannon is a Caldecott winner author and David is his most popular character.
