Description: A lovable, mischievous David comes to life once again in this heartwarming story from David Shannon, the bestselling picture book author who has captured the hearts of children around the world! David Shannon became an internationally renowned picture book author the moment he published No, David! in 1998. The book swept prestigious awards, including a 1999 Caldecott Honor, an ALA Notable Book distinction, and a BCCB Blue Ribbon Book. Since then, every new David Shannon picture book has become an instant bestseller on the New York Times and Amazon.com lists, sparking excitement each time. Children around the world love David Shannon's books because they see themselves in David. He acts and expresses himself exactly as he feels—getting scolded by his mom every day, yet turning around moments later to play happily as if nothing happened. Perhaps readers feel a sense of liberation watching David live so freely. Starting with No, David!, the David series has been cherished by readers worldwide for 22 years since its debut. The newly published David Goes to School follows David as he gets up to all sorts of mischief at school, ultimately ending up cleaning the classroom as punishment. After all that mischief, David's innocent, wholehearted effort in cleaning up is utterly endearing. And when his teacher praises him with a simple 'well done,' David skips home with a light, joyful step that's sure to make readers smile. A Picture Book for Children Who Dream of a Truly Fun School The David in this book is just like the David from the rest of the series. Wherever he is, David acts on exactly what he wants and feels. This isn't selfishness or bad behavior—it's simply acting according to what brings him joy. That's why he doesn't worry about what others think, even at school. At first glance, adults might see this as bad manners, but that's an adult's perspective. From a child's point of view, David's behavior might feel just like their own true feelings. Don't children secretly wish they could be like David at school too? For children, especially younger ones, school can be a place that brings both excitement and anxiety. But watching David enjoy himself at school might just inspire kids to imagine that school could be a fun place after all. A Picture Book Told Through Illustrations David Shannon's picture books tell their stories primarily through illustrations rather than text, so even children who can't read yet can fully understand and enjoy them. One of the book's most distinctive features is that, because the story is seen through David's eyes, adults are only shown from the hands, feet, or torso down. Even though adults never fully appear, the interactions and conversations between David and the grown-ups still come through clearly. In particular, the varying use of white space—depending on the emotions of David and his teacher—beautifully captures the psychological distance a child feels in different moments. With bold compositions and bright, vivid colors throughout, David's world draws in readers and listeners alike.