David Smells!

David Smells! is a board book for toddlers that focuses on the five senses. The book features David, a familiar character from Shannon's other works, as he explores different sensory experiences. Each page presents David interacting with objects and situations that engage his senses of smell, touch, taste, hearing, and sight. The illustrations use bold colors and simple designs that appeal to young readers. The book serves as an introduction to sensory awareness and self-discovery for very young children. Through David's experiences, the story encourages early learning about the ways humans perceive and interact with their environment.

Parents and teachers report this scratch-and-sniff board book engages toddlers with its simple storyline and interactive sensory elements. Readers appreciated: - Durability of the scratch panels that withstand repeated use - Connection to the familiar David character from other Shannon books - Basic sentences that beginning readers can follow - Opportunities for teaching body awareness and hygiene Common criticisms: - Scents fade quickly after multiple scratches - Limited educational value beyond sensory play - Short length (10 pages) for the price - Some found the smells artificial or unpleasant Ratings: Amazon: 4.5/5 from 421 reviews Goodreads: 3.9/5 from 882 ratings One preschool teacher noted: "The kids love scratching and sniffing but the novelty wears off fast." A parent wrote: "My 2-year-old asks for this daily but the flowers smell more like chemicals than flowers." The book maintains 4+ star ratings across most retail sites despite the scent durability concerns.

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🌟 David Shannon wrote and illustrated this book as part of his popular "David" series, which was inspired by stories he wrote as a five-year-old child. 🌟 The book uses scratch-and-sniff technology to let young readers experience different smells associated with David's daily activities, including cookies, flowers, and stinky socks. 🌟 The character of David is based on the author himself as a child, and Shannon used his own childhood photos as reference when creating the illustrations. 🌟 The simple, bold illustrations and minimal text make this book particularly appealing to emerging readers and children who may be too young to read independently. 🌟 David Shannon's original "David" book, "No, David!" won the Caldecott Honor in 1999, leading to the creation of several spin-off books including "David Smells!"