The caldecott awards are presented to the best children's picture books in America and some of the books in the medal list and honors list are gems. TThe caldecott awards are presented to the best children's picture books in America and some of the books in the medal list and honors list are gems. This book "No David " ,by David Shannon was on the honor list and I got it simply because every mischief of David which is beautifully illustrated was a mirror image of what my son does day in and day out....more
I got this for my toddler and ended up reading it more than him because I felt a sense of oneness with Dog.😁. "when dog read books he forgot he was aloI got this for my toddler and ended up reading it more than him because I felt a sense of oneness with Dog.😁. "when dog read books he forgot he was alone and when he completed one adventure he simply took another book and plunged into another adventure " and so it goes.. It got me thinking on why do we readers impulsively,compulsively,obsessively and voraciously read and read and read.Is it because of the simple enjoyment of reading one story after another ,or the thrill of going to unknown and unexplored places sitting at one place or just the contentment and warmth a good story builds in our hearts. I have known readers who carry books everywhere they go ,so that when they have any spare time they can read .I remember packing a book in my bag when I was admitted for my cesarean operation (you know just in case ).😊and we actually prefer books to company..I know it sounds crazy,but that's how it is. TH is a long time sufferer in my case.☺ I know this is a kids books ,but if you love reading and enjoy collecting books ,you will like this simple and wonderful tale....more