They are realistic in some way, although at the same time exaggerated. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Kindle store go search best sellers gift ideas new. I drew a bunch of pictures of me doing stuff i wasnt supposed to do.
David shannons vivid artwork and lizzies endearing. I thought it might be a good childrens book, so i added some more words and drew new pictures. The illustrations in this book are fun, bright and happy. Good boy, fergus by david shannon, 9780439490276, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The center for childrens books awards gryphons to those books for children in kindergarten through grade 4 that successfully bridge the gap between books for reading aloud to children and books for practiced readers. The authorillustrator of the popular david books e. Much like shannons beloved characters, david and alice, the adorable fergus is always getting in trouble. We are going to read another funny book by david shannon. David shannon wasnt long in establishing himself as a successful illustrator for both adults and children. After each book, we add a page to our david shannon author study book we are creating. It is a fun way for emergent readers to follow text and learn to read. Written by david shannon author of the popular david series. We are going to read to see what kind of trouble the dog, fergus.
Meet fergus, the canine star from caldecott honor artist david shannon. David shannon s good boy, fergus completely nails the character of the breed. I cant wait until monday when we do good boy, fergus. How georgie radbourn saved baseball was published more than two decades ago, and it was the very first book awardwinner david shannon wrote as well as illustrated. The only words in the whole book were no and david because those were the only words i new how to spell. Good boy, fergus book written by david shannon read aloud. Fergus s expressions and poses will be both funny and familiar to dog lovers, and the predominantly closeup perspective offers an immediacy that makes readers feel included in every second of. In this offering, the unnamed narrator an adult male attempts to discipline his dog, fergus, who could be a shaggy version of no, david. Shannons bestsellers include a bad case of stripes, duck on a bike, and his recent bugs in my hair. In 1993, shannon published how georgie radbourn saved baseball, the first book he wrote himself as an adult. Fans of shannons previous books will love reading all about this naughty but lovable dog.
David shannon books list of books by author david shannon. David shannon books, author biography, and reading level. See more ideas about david shannon, book activities and no david. Fans of shannon s previous books will love reading all about this naughty but lovable dog. Good boy, fergus, by david shannon, is a fun book to read anytime during the year. Fergus is a west highland terrier, an irrepressibly charming canine based on the reallife pet of the author, who clearly knows a thing or two about mischievous main characters. Whether that meant chasing cats, motorcycles, knocking over plants and just doing things that dogs tend to do, fergus is still a good boy at the end of the day no matter what he has done. Follow fergus as he experiences the perfect doggy day well, except for his bath, of course. Ones that sit, stay, heel and vacuum the living room. Ferguss expressions and poses will be both funny and familiar to dog lovers, and the predominantly closeup perspective offers an immediacy that makes readers feel included in every second of. Readers relish davids exuberance, defiance, and wildly energetic curiosity, and when theres trouble, you can bet david did it. Much like shannon s beloved characters, david and alice, the adorable fergus is always getting in trouble. Mar 6, 2014 by david shannon the blue sky press, 2006 there are many splendidly trained pooches.
Shannon s mixedmedia illustrations, in the style of his david books, crackle with personality. May 19, 20 every may, my class does a david shannon author study because i adore david shannon almost as much as my students do. And readers, too, will give in to his charms as they enjoy his familiar doggie behaviors, perfectly depicted in david shannons amusing paintings. Preschoolers will enjoy the largeformat full of oversized text and hysterical pictures of the disobedient dog who gets his way every time, right down to holding out for whipped cream on top of his dog food. Follow fergus as he experiences the perfect doggy daywell, except for his bath, of course. We are going to read to see what kind of trouble the dog, fergus, gets into. David shannon is the internationally acclaimed creator of more than thirty picture books, including no, david.
In the beginning of the book fergus owner begins the day by asking if fergus wants to go for a walk. Learn more about author david shannon and get his books at. David shannons newest sweet and silly character will inspire young readers to laugh out loud at his mischievous antics. Bedtime stories read aloud by goodheart kids books read aloud duration. Fans of shannons previous books will love reading all about this naughty but lovable. Follow fergus as he experiences the perfect doggy day. But, at the end of the day, his owner still displays his love for fergus because he is always a good boy. As the book opens, two lines of text good morning, fergus. Sort of david is based on me, but hes not exactly me. From chasing cats and motorcycles to being scratched on his favorite tickle spot, david shannon s newest sweet and silly character will inspire young readers to laugh out loud at his mischievous antics. My mom saved it and showed it to me many years later. Fergus is a good dog but he doesnt always listen that well. From chasing cars, to playing outside, to running after motorcycles, fergus is far from a perfect dog.
Any dog lover will relate to some of the things fergus does and the pictures perfectly capture fergus. And yet he is greatly loved, and is constantly told good boy, fergus, after his master gives up on obedience and gives in to ferguss considerable charms. Products are perfect for when you want a smaller product to lend a little extra support to a book youre sharing with your class. If you are interested in the author study or art projects, click on the following pictures.
Thank you david shannon for making my day with your wonderful book. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read good boy, fergus. Goodheart kids books read aloud for children 451 views 5. Follow fergus as he experiences the perfect doggy daywell, except for his bath, of course from chasing cats and motorcycles to being scratched on his favorite tickle spot, david shannons newest sweet and silly character will inspire young readers to. The owner tells fergus what to do, but each time the dog does just as he pleases until the owner caves in, rewarding fergus with the refrain, good boy, fergus. This is a paperback and audio cd version of good boy, fergus. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Fiction follow fergus as he experiences the perfect doggy day well, except for his bath, of course. Hes a west highland terrier and hes 18 years old thats 126 in dog years. Indeed, she can be spotted throughout the book delivering invitations to all the rest of the characters, who. Yes, fergus is for reading level 4 8, but this adult reader was in tears of laughter thumbing through it.
Apr 17, 2019 written by david shannon author of the popular david series. Fergus and david must live in the same household and boy oh boy does that family have their hands full. Hardcover february 1, 2006 by david shannon author visit amazons david shannon page. From chasing cats and motorcycles to being scratched on his favorite tickle spot, david shannons newest sweet and silly character will inspire young readers to laugh out loud at his mischievous antics. Fergus is an adorable and frisky dog with a curious nature. Using his vast experience as an editorial illustrator, shannon. Follow fergus as he experiences the perfect doggy daywell, except for his bath, of course from chasing cats and motorcycles to being scratched on his favorite tickle spot, david shannon s newest sweet and silly character will inspire young readers to laugh out loud at his mischievous antics. Library binding by shannon, david, shannon, david isbn. Before the common core rolled out, i felt my kids needed to learn about stories and gain reading comprehension skills to be successful in 1st grade.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. David shannons beloved character in his bestselling book no, david. Fergus is really excited and as his owner says get ready, set, there is a big caption of the word cat illustrated on the page while fergus darts out the door. Shannons mixedmedia illustrations, in the style of his david books, crackle with personality. Hes got every maddening but endearing trait of the westietude down to a t in laughinducing drawings that youll be eager to show others. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up.