Are There Any Sequels To The David Children'S Book?

Oh, the 'David' books by David Shannon! Those were such a huge part of my childhood—I can still picture the mischievous grin on that little troublemaker's face. The original 'No, David!' came out in 1998, and it was such a hit that Shannon followed up with more adventures. 'David Goes to School' (1999) is a classic, capturing all the chaos of a kid testing boundaries in class. Then there's 'David Gets in Trouble' (2002), where he learns (sort of) to apologize. The latest is 'It’s Christmas, David!' (2010), a holiday-themed romp. What’s charming is how Shannon keeps the same scratchy, vibrant art style and minimal text, letting David’s antics speak for themselves. I love how these books don’t moralize heavily—they’re just honest, funny glimpses into kid logic.

I’ve seen parents groan in recognition reading these books to their kids, especially when David draws on walls or jumps on the bed. There’s also 'Oops!' (2005), though it’s more of a spiritual successor with a different character. Shannon’s books tap into that universal experience of being a little rebel, and the sequels expand the world without losing that raw, playful energy. If you’re nostalgic for the original, the others are just as heartwarming and chaotic.

David Shannon’s sequels are like comfort food in book form—each one builds on the original’s chaos. 'David Goes to School' is peak classroom nostalgia, while 'David Gets in Trouble' has that classic 'I didn’t do it!' energy. The Christmas book is pure joy, with David’s excitement bubbling off the page. What ties them together is Shannon’s understanding of childhood’s messiness. The books never talk down to kids; they celebrate the loud, unfiltered moments adults often forget. If you loved the first, the sequels deliver more of that magic, just in new settings. Perfect for read-alouds that end with giggles.