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Grow up, David!

By David Shannon

David copies everything his brother does—until one tumble changes their not-so-boring brotherly battle.

humorous · playful · heart-warming · relatable

Genres

Humour Friendship/Family Realistic Fiction

What is Grow up, David! about?

David wants to be just like his older brother, so he follows him everywhere, copies everything he does and finds plenty of ways to get noticed. His brother is not always impressed, and David’s antics soon become irritating. But when David takes a tumble while playing, his brother’s annoyance disappears. Suddenly, being a big brother means helping, comforting and making sure David is all right. A lively story about sibling rivalry, family affection and the special bond between brothers.

About the author

David Shannon is a brilliant author and illustrator from America, best known for his funny and lively picture books. His most famous story is 'No, David!', which features a cheeky boy who always gets into trouble. David loves drawing and often uses bright, bold colours to bring his stories and characters to life.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2018

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