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David Goes to School — Content Guide for Parents

By David ShannonScholastic Incorporated2021-05-04ISBN 978133874489732 pages
David Goes to School

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

David is ready for class in this hilarious schooltime companion to the Caldecott Honor-winning No, David! by bestselling picture book creator David Shannon!

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.

David Shannon continues to entertain us with young David's mischievous antics and a lighthearted story that's sure to leave readers of all ages laughing. With millions of copies in print and five sequels, No, David! hit the ground running in 1998 and was a Caldecott Honor Book, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book, and a classic for over 25 years.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is David Goes to School appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence is depicted in 'David Goes to School'. The book features humorous misbehavior typical of a young child in a school setting, without any physical violence between characters. No scary content is present in 'David Goes to School'. The narrative is light-hearted and focuses on the humorous antics of a mischievous child.

  • Does David Goes to School have violence?

    No violence is depicted in 'David Goes to School'. The book features humorous misbehavior typical of a young child in a school setting, without any physical violence between characters.

  • Does David Goes to School have scary content?

    No scary content is present in 'David Goes to School'. The narrative is light-hearted and focuses on the humorous antics of a mischievous child.

  • Does David Goes to School have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results reference other media and discussions about biblical figures, but these are not relevant to the content of 'David Goes to School'.

  • Does David Goes to School have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes are present in 'David Goes to School'. The search results reference other works that discuss race but do not relate to this book's content.

  • Does David Goes to School have profanity?

    No profanity is found in 'David Goes to School'. The book is aimed at young children and maintains age-appropriate language throughout.

  • Does David Goes to School have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in 'David Goes to School'. The search results focus on environmental topics unrelated to the book's content.

  • Does David Goes to School have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in 'David Goes to School'. The search results reference other media with sexual themes but do not pertain to this book.

  • Does David Goes to School have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or promote gender roles. It features a young boy's misbehavior in school without addressing themes related to gender expectations.

  • Does David Goes to School have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in 'David Goes to School'. The search results primarily reference other works and discussions unrelated to the book itself.

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