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With a bit more text but the same brash style, Shannon reveals that his impish protagonist has as much trouble following rules at school as he did at home in No, David!. The boy's mischievousness and unlimited energy are writ large on his jack-o'-lantern-style face as he goes about the day provoking his teacher's admonishments and, finally, praise.