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David Shannon
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David Shannon

David Shannon has written and illustrated numerous award winning picture books including Duck on a Bike, the Caldecott Honor Book No David!, How I Learned to be a Pirate, and Good Boy Fergus. He is also one of the collaborative illustrators in Jon Scieszka's Trucktown series. David lives with his wife and his daughter in Los Angeles.

Kat's Maps will be released on May 10, 2011 in Hardcover, Trade Paperback
Sep 01, 2010
The Great Truck Rescue will be released on August 31, 2010 in Trade Paperback
Aug 31, 2010
The Great Truck Rescue is now available in Trade Paperback
Aug 31, 2010
Welcome to Trucktown! will be released on August 31, 2010 in Trade Paperback
Aug 31, 2010
Welcome to Trucktown! is now available in Trade Paperback
Aug 31, 2010
Take a Trip with Trucktown! will be released on March 08, 2011 in Trade Paperback
Aug 29, 2010
Trucksgiving will be released on September 07, 2010 in Hardcover, Trade Paperback
Aug 29, 2010
Garage Tales will be released on September 14, 2010 in Paper Over Board
Aug 28, 2010
Steer the Wheel! will be released on February 22, 2011 in Board Book
Aug 24, 2010
Trucks Line Up will be released on February 22, 2011 in Hardcover, Trade Paperback
Aug 24, 2010
Graphic Excerpt:
Steer the Wheel!
Aug 17, 2010
Max's Big Show is now available in Trade Paperback
Jun 08, 2010
Max's Big Show will be released on June 08, 2010 in Trade Paperback
Jun 08, 2010
Junkyard Dig! is now available in Board Book
Jun 08, 2010
Junkyard Dig! will be released on June 08, 2010 in Board Book
Jun 08, 2010
Dizzy Izzy will be released on June 08, 2010 in Trade Paperback, Library Binding
Jun 08, 2010
Dizzy Izzy is now available in Trade Paperback, Library Binding
Jun 08, 2010
News:
Robot Zot! has won an award
May 05, 2010
News:
Truckery Rhymes has won an award
Apr 03, 2010
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Welcome to Trucktown
Mar 27, 2010
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Garage Tales
Mar 25, 2010
Graphic Excerpt:
Trucksgiving
Mar 25, 2010
Let's Dig It! will be released on March 23, 2010 in Board Book
Mar 23, 2010
Let's Dig It! is now available in Board Book
Mar 23, 2010
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Melvin Might?
Mar 16, 2010
News:
Robot Zot! has won an award
Mar 03, 2010
Easter Egg Dash! will be released on January 26, 2010 in Board Book
Jan 26, 2010
Easter Egg Dash! is now available in Board Book
Jan 26, 2010
Graphic Excerpt:
The Spooky Tire
Jan 08, 2010
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Dizzy Izzy
Jan 08, 2010
Melvin's Valentine is now available in Trade Paperback, Library Binding
Dec 22, 2009
Melvin's Valentine will be released on December 22, 2009 in Trade Paperback
Dec 22, 2009
Melvin's Valentine will be released on December 22, 2009 in Library Binding
Dec 22, 2009
Scoop That Snow! will be released on November 10, 2009 in Novelty
Nov 10, 2009
Scoop That Snow! is now available in Novelty
Nov 10, 2009
News:
Robot Zot! has won an award
Nov 05, 2009
Kat's Mystery Gift will be released on October 06, 2009 in Trade Paperback
Oct 06, 2009
Kat's Mystery Gift will be released on October 06, 2009 in Library Binding
Oct 06, 2009
Kat's Mystery Gift is now available in Trade Paperback, Library Binding
Oct 06, 2009
Robot Zot! is now available in Hardcover
Sep 22, 2009
Robot Zot! will be released on September 22, 2009 in Hardcover
Sep 22, 2009
Robot Zot! is now available in Hardcover
Sep 22, 2009
Truckery Rhymes will be released on August 25, 2009 in Hardcover
Aug 25, 2009
Truckery Rhymes is now available in Hardcover
Aug 25, 2009
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Snow Trucking!
Aug 13, 2009
The Spooky Tire is now available in Trade Paperback
Aug 04, 2009
The Spooky Tire is now available in Library Binding
Aug 04, 2009
The Spooky Tire will be released on August 04, 2009 in Trade Paperback
Aug 04, 2009
The Spooky Tire will be released on August 04, 2009 in Library Binding
Aug 04, 2009
The Spooky Tire is now available in Trade Paperback, Library Binding
Aug 04, 2009
Jon Scieszka's Trucktown Shuffle Stories is now available in Trade Paperback
Jun 02, 2009
Sand Castle Bash is now available in Board Book
Jun 02, 2009
Jon Scieszka's Trucktown Shuffle Stories will be released on June 02, 2009 in Trade Paperback
Jun 02, 2009
Jon Scieszka's Trucktown Shuffle Stories is now available in Trade Paperback
Jun 02, 2009
Sand Castle Bash will be released on May 05, 2009 in
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Sand Castle Bash is now available in
May 05, 2009
Easter Egg Dash! is now available in Board Book
Jan 26, 2009
Robot Zot! will be released on September 22, 2009 in Hardcover
Jan 22, 2009
Fun at the Junkyard! will be released on September 08, 2009 in Trade Paperback
Jan 08, 2009
Easter Egg Dash! will be released on January 26, 2009 in Board Book
Jan 07, 2009
On the Move! is now available in Board Book
Jan 06, 2009
Uh-Oh, Max is now available in Trade Paperback
Jan 06, 2009
Uh-Oh, Max is now available in Library Binding
Jan 06, 2009
Smash That Trash! is now available in Paper Over Board
Jan 06, 2009
Smash That Trash! will be released on January 06, 2009 in
Jan 06, 2009
Smash That Trash! is now available in
Jan 06, 2009
Uh-Oh, Max will be released on January 06, 2009 in
Jan 06, 2009
Uh-Oh, Max is now available in
Jan 06, 2009
On the Move! will be released on January 06, 2009 in
Jan 06, 2009
On the Move! is now available in
Jan 06, 2009
Uh-Oh, Max will be released on January 06, 2009 in
Jan 06, 2009
Uh-Oh, Max is now available in
Jan 06, 2009
Fun at the Junkyard! will be released on June 02, 2009 in Trade Paperback
Dec 19, 2008
Smash That Trash! will be released on January 06, 2009 in Paper Over Board
Dec 19, 2008
The Spooky Tire will be released on August 04, 2009 in Trade Paperback
Dec 19, 2008
The Spooky Tire will be released on August 04, 2009 in Library Binding
Dec 19, 2008
Sand Castle Bash will be released on June 02, 2009 in Board Book
Dec 19, 2008
Uh-Oh, Max will be released on January 06, 2009 in Trade Paperback
Dec 19, 2008
Uh-Oh, Max will be released on January 06, 2009 in Library Binding
Dec 19, 2008
On the Move! will be released on January 06, 2009 in Board Book
Dec 19, 2008
Jon Scieszka's Trucktown Shuffle Stories will be released on June 02, 2009 in Trade Paperback
Dec 19, 2008
Melvin Might? will be released on October 28, 2008 in Hardcover
Oct 28, 2008
Melvin Might? is now available in Hardcover
Oct 28, 2008
Melvin Might? will be released on October 28, 2008 in
Oct 28, 2008
Melvin Might? is now available in
Oct 28, 2008
Ride Along with Dump Truck Dan! will be released on September 30, 2008 in Paper Over Board
Sep 30, 2008
Ride Along with Dump Truck Dan! is now available in Paper Over Board
Sep 30, 2008
What a Wreck! will be released on September 30, 2008 in Board Book
Sep 30, 2008
What a Wreck! is now available in Board Book
Sep 30, 2008
Playtime in Trucktown will be released on September 30, 2008 in Trade Paperback
Sep 30, 2008
Playtime in Trucktown is now available in Trade Paperback
Sep 30, 2008
Snow Trucking! will be released on September 30, 2008 in Trade Paperback
Sep 30, 2008
Snow Trucking! is now available in Trade Paperback
Sep 30, 2008
Snow Trucking! will be released on September 30, 2008 in Library Binding
Sep 30, 2008
Snow Trucking! is now available in Library Binding
Sep 30, 2008
On the Road with Jack Truck will be released on September 30, 2008 in Trade Paperback
Sep 30, 2008
On the Road with Jack Truck is now available in Trade Paperback
Sep 30, 2008
Snow Trucking! will be released on September 30, 2008 in
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Snow Trucking! is now available in
Sep 30, 2008
Snow Trucking! will be released on September 30, 2008 in
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Snow Trucking! is now available in
Sep 30, 2008
Ride Along with Dump Truck Dan! will be released on September 30, 2008 in
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Ride Along with Dump Truck Dan! is now available in
Sep 30, 2008
What a Wreck! will be released on September 30, 2008 in
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What a Wreck! is now available in
Sep 30, 2008
On the Road with Jack Truck will be released on September 30, 2008 in
Sep 30, 2008
On the Road with Jack Truck is now available in
Sep 30, 2008
Playtime in Trucktown will be released on September 30, 2008 in
Sep 30, 2008
Playtime in Trucktown is now available in
Sep 30, 2008
Meet Jack Truck! will be released on June 03, 2008 in Board Book
Jun 03, 2008
Meet Jack Truck! is now available in Board Book
Jun 03, 2008
Vroom! will be released on June 03, 2008 in Board Book
Jun 03, 2008
Vroom! is now available in Board Book
Jun 03, 2008
A Messy Day in Trucktown will be released on June 03, 2008 in Trade Paperback
Jun 03, 2008
A Messy Day in Trucktown is now available in Trade Paperback
Jun 03, 2008
Who's That Truck? will be released on June 03, 2008 in Board Book
Jun 03, 2008
Who's That Truck? is now available in Board Book
Jun 03, 2008
Pete's Party will be released on June 03, 2008 in Trade Paperback
Jun 03, 2008
Pete's Party is now available in Trade Paperback
Jun 03, 2008
Pete's Party will be released on June 03, 2008 in Library Binding
Jun 03, 2008
Pete's Party is now available in Library Binding
Jun 03, 2008
All Around Trucktown will be released on June 03, 2008 in Trade Paperback
Jun 03, 2008
All Around Trucktown is now available in Trade Paperback
Jun 03, 2008
Zoom! Boom! Bully will be released on June 03, 2008 in Trade Paperback
Jun 03, 2008
Zoom! Boom! Bully is now available in Trade Paperback
Jun 03, 2008
Zoom! Boom! Bully will be released on June 03, 2008 in Library Binding
Jun 03, 2008
Zoom! Boom! Bully is now available in Library Binding
Jun 03, 2008
All Around Trucktown will be released on June 03, 2008 in
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All Around Trucktown is now available in
Jun 03, 2008
Meet Jack Truck! will be released on June 03, 2008 in
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Meet Jack Truck! is now available in
Jun 03, 2008
Zoom! Boom! Bully will be released on June 03, 2008 in
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Zoom! Boom! Bully is now available in
Jun 03, 2008
A Messy Day in Trucktown will be released on June 03, 2008 in
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A Messy Day in Trucktown is now available in
Jun 03, 2008
Pete's Party will be released on June 03, 2008 in
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Pete's Party is now available in
Jun 03, 2008
Zoom! Boom! Bully will be released on June 03, 2008 in
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Zoom! Boom! Bully is now available in
Jun 03, 2008
Vroom! will be released on June 03, 2008 in
Jun 03, 2008
Vroom! is now available in
Jun 03, 2008
Who's That Truck? will be released on June 03, 2008 in
Jun 03, 2008
Who's That Truck? is now available in
Jun 03, 2008
Pete's Party will be released on June 03, 2008 in
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Pete's Party is now available in
Jun 03, 2008
Smash!Crash! will be released on January 08, 2008 in Hardcover
Jan 08, 2008
Smash!Crash! is now available in Hardcover
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Smash!Crash! will be released on January 08, 2008 in
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Today's Parent, August 15, 2010
...on Aug 11, 2010 My 4 year old LOVES “Chester” by Melanie Watt and “Too Many Toys” by David Shannon. He laughs and laughs, which is heaven to my ears! By Daphne on Aug 11, 2010 WOW..there are so many to choose from. always a huge favorite is...
Examiner.com, July 28, 2010
...in 2004 and Pirates Don't Change Diapers (Harcourt, Inc.) rose to the top ten list in 2007. David Shannon's vivid illustrations in both books paint lively pictures of Long's buccaneer tales. The Pirates Activity Book Overview A recently published third...
Examiner.com, June 22, 2010
...a Pirate by Melinda Long Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak Duck on a Bike by David Shannon Kittens First Full Moon by Kevin Henkes The Important Book by Margaret Wise Brown Good Boy Fergus! By David Shannon The Hello, Goodbye Window by Norton...
Leaf Chronicle, April 27, 2010
...a thorough prayer session that ultimately includes world peace! 'Robot Zot' The combined imaginations of Jon Scieszka and David Shannon results in the book 'Robot Zot' (Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, $17.99). A young robot comes down to...
TheDay.com, March 21, 2010
...City Library Director: Meg Valentine Children's Librarian: Ann Grzelak Choices this week: "Duck on a Bike" by David Shannon; "Rattletrap Car" by Phyllis Root; "Oh, the Places You'll Go!" by Dr. Seuss BOOKS TO BUY The following books are available at...
Charleston Post and Courier, March 1, 2010
...unpleasantly jarred by "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus" by Mo Willems and "No, David!" by David Shannon among many, many others of their ilk. I don't recommend this "genre" for a steady diet, but if you're in the mood to laugh and have fun...
PublishersWeekly.com, February 23, 2010
...PreS-Grade 3.) RIOT. Walter Dean Myers. (Egmont USA. $16.99. ISBN 978-1606840009) ROBOT ZOT! Jon Scieszka. Illustrated by David Shannon. (S&S. $17.99. ISBN 978-1416963944) A SAVAGE THUNDER: ANTIETAM AND THE BLOODY ROAD TO FREEDOM. Jim Murphy. (Margaret...
Lehigh Valley Express-Times, February 23, 2010
...Church St., Easton Library director: Jennifer StockerChildrens librarian: Ellen HeathChoices this week: A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon; Al Capone Does My Shirts by Gennifer Choldenko; The Wolves of Willoughby Chase by Joan AikenBooks to buy The...
Santa Monica Daily Press, January 26, 2010
...Picture sponsors several author signings throughout the year. In 2009, the store hosted illustrators such as Buzz Aldrin, David Shannon, Werner Herzog, Greg Hildebrandt, Jamie Lee Curtis, Stan Lee, Ray Harryhausen, Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black, and...
Port Huron Times-Herald, December 30, 2009
...Library Director: Julie W. Alef Children's Librarian: Joni Leroy Choices this week: "Duck on a Bike" by David Shannon; "Myth-o-Mania" series by Kate McMullen, and "Holes" by Louis Sachar (2 of 2) Books to Buy The following books are available at favorite...
Seattle Times, December 28, 2009
...99), by Liz Garton Scanlon; illustrated by Marla Frazee. (Ages 3-6). "Truckery Rhymes" by Jon Scieszka; illustrated by David Shannon (Simon & Schuster, $17.99). (Ages 4-8). BEGINNING/EARLY READERS "Dodsworth in London" (Houghton Mifflin, $15), written...
Ames Daily Tribune, December 21, 2009
...Cows that Type”), Bill Martin Jr., Jon Scieszka, Audrey Wood, Mitsumasa Anno, Lois Ehlert, Tana Hoban, Dr. Seuss, David Shannon, Karma Wilson, Jane O’Conner and Jerry Pinkney. A couple new must-have titles this year are the “Lion and the Mouse”...
Time Out New York Kids, December 3, 2009
...eighth (and counting) sequel as he was when he debuted. David Spawns from The No, David! series by David Shannon (Scholastic, $17; ages 2 to 5) Naughty behavior Typical toddler stuff: tracking mud on a cream carpet, making a puppet out of dinner, picking...
Virginian Pilot, November 22, 2009
...of the war and the people behind them. A mad scientist? 'Robot Zot!' by Jon Scieszka, illustrated by David Shannon. Simon & Schuster. $17.99. 8 and under. Nothing can blunt the attack of ferocious Robot Zot, destroyer of hostile alien toasters, blenders...
Times Argus, November 16, 2009
...Public Library, 3804 Main St., Cabot Library Director: Connie Koeller Choices this week: 'Duck on a Bike' by David Shannon; 'Barnyard Banter' by Denise Fleming; 'Rabbit Hill' by Robert Lawson Books to Buy The following books are available at favorite...
Daily Item, November 5, 2009
...The following book is available at many public libraries. Pirates Dont Change Diapers by Melinda Long, illustrated by David Shannon, Harcourt, 40 pages Read aloud: age 5 and older. Read yourself: age 7-8 and older. Jeremys pirate friends have returned to...
GroceryHeadquarters.com, October 12, 2009
...all by Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing - are: Junkyard Fort, by Jon Scieszka, and illustrated by David Shannon, Loren Long and Dave Gordon. A new book in the popular 'Trucktown' series, available exclusively inside Cheerios boxes. Scieszka is the...
Interest!ALERT, October 12, 2009
...all by Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing - are: Junkyard Fort, by Jon Scieszka, and illustrated by David Shannon, Loren Long and Dave Gordon. A new book in the popular 'Trucktown' series, available exclusively inside Cheerios boxes. Scieszka is the...
PR Newswire via MSN Money, October 12, 2009
...all by Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing - are: Junkyard Fort, by Jon Scieszka, and illustrated by David Shannon, Loren Long and Dave Gordon. A new book in the popular 'Trucktown' series, available exclusively inside Cheerios boxes. Scieszka is the...
PR Newswire via Yahoo!, October 12, 2009
...all by Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing - are: Junkyard Fort, by Jon Scieszka, and illustrated by David Shannon, Loren Long and Dave Gordon. A new book in the popular 'Trucktown' series, available exclusively inside Cheerios boxes. Scieszka is the...
Akron Beacon Journal, September 27, 2009
...Steve James. Tale of a book-drop mascot. (Ages 4 to 8) 3. Truckery Rhymes, Jon Scieszka, illustrated by David Shannon, Loren Long and David Gordon. Honk-along tales and songs. (Ages 3 to 8) 4. Goldilicious, written and illustrated by Victoria Kann. A...
Express Night Out, September 23, 2009
...trucks; and 'Robot Zot,' about a 3-inch tall robot that wants to take over the world. Its illustrator, David Shannon, will also be at the festival, and Scieszka said the two would do a presentation. Scieszka, who taught elementary school for 10 years,...
GoodReaDs, August 20, 2010
...helping to teach young children to live the truth of who they really are. ALICE THE FAIRY By David Shannon Alice is a fairy, albeit, a temporary fairy, because, let’s be honest, her magical fairy skills are, well, lacking. “You have to pass a lot...
So many books, so little time, August 17, 2010
...I'm going to be part of the Pacific Northwest Bookseller Association's Author Feast in early October. In these type of events, luckily, you don't get eaten (although your brain might get sucked out). Instead, you go from table to table of booksellers...
All My Loose Ends, August 7, 2010
...the End of the Book by Jon Stone Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss No, David!  by David Shannon Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes Gingerbread Baby by Jan Bret What are some of your children’s favorite books?  We’re always looking for new titles to...
Books = Possibilities, August 4, 2010
...the stripes! What is she going to do? And how can she fix this? Another wonderful book from David Shannon...
Books = Possibilities, July 31, 2010
...into trouble! Sometimes it just doesn't seem to payoff being curious! Based on a book written by David Shannon when he was 5...
Mackenzie's Meanderings..., July 27, 2010
...in the winter).  We will take this slowly and methodically.  Again, I would like to thank David Shannon, minister with the Mt. Juliet church of Christ, who opened my eyes to the need of teaching this book.     Beloved2 Let him kiss me with the...
Book Nut, June 25, 2010
...while you're gone? It looks like we did a bit of both.... Picture Books: No, David! , by David Shannon Song of Middle C , by Alison McGhee/Illus. by Scott Menchin Sylvie , by Jennifer Sattler Cowboy Ned & Andy , by David Ezra Stein Super Sam! , by...
Great Kid Books, June 4, 2010
...trucks and laughing and laughing as they careen into each other. Truckery Rhymes by Jon Scieszka illustrated by: David Shannon, Loren Long and David Gordon NY: Simon and Schuster , 2009 ages 2 - 5 available on Amazon or at your local library Scieszka...
Katie McDee, December 19, 2009
...Who got to meet David Shannon, Jon Scieszka, Adam Rex and Mac Barnett? That's right, I DID. And 4 nicer guys with books you shall never meet. I found out they were in San...
Did You See That?, November 17, 2009
...Robot Zot! (Hardcover) by: Jon Scieszka (Author), David Shannon (Illustrator) List Price: $17.99 Reading level: Ages 4-8 Hardcover: 40 pages Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing (September 22, 2009) Language: English Product Description :...
formerly phread, November 15, 2009
...Homework: ~I love the book No, David . Did you know David Shannon wrote the book using pictures he drew as a little boy? Look at some illustrations and decide if you could illustrate your own book . There is absolutely no way...
TravelinOma, October 21, 2009
...you wish was the author? Could you write it? ~I love the book No, David . Did you know David Shannon wrote the book using pictures he drew as a little boy? Look at some illustrations and decide if you could illustrate your own book. ~Write a paragraph...
Brimful Curiosities, October 20, 2009
...five books, all by Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing: Junkyard Fort by Jon Scieszka, and illustrated by David Shannon, Loren Long and Dave Gordon. Tea for Ruby by The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser....
Straight From Hel, October 14, 2009
...Here are the books included in this year’s campaign: Junkyard Fort , by Jon Scieszka, and illustrated by David Shannon, Loren Long and Dave Gordon. Tea for Ruby , by The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser....
homeofthebudds, October 13, 2009
...on - by both Dave and Isaiah. Here they were working on drawing David from this book: These David Shannon books are hugely popular in our house. It might have something to do with the fact that their dad's name is David. Maybe. We've checked out all...
Special 2 me, October 12, 2009
...and Sing (Illustrated by Jan Spivey Gilchrist) for $1 (list price= $16.95) David Goes to School by David Shannon (list price= $16.95) There’s No Place Like Space, a Cat in the Hat Learning Library book, for $1 (list price= $8.99) These are all in...
MomBlogNetwork.com, September 27, 2009
...Let's Read: Good Boy Fergus... Melissa Abdine posted 1 hour 9 sec ago — Hmm, what should we read tonight mommy? Oh, I know... How 'bout Good Boy Fergus by David Shannon~ Mack the Truck likes it, too! This is the page that shows all the dog treats...I...
A Year of Reading, September 4, 2009
...Trucktown series. I continue to be amazed that these illustrations are the result of a group effort by David Shannon, Loren Long, and David Gordon. How they went about the process to pull their artwork together is fascinating. And brilliant. This is...