August, 2026 - More Books & Fewer Screens

Cover of Pesky Pets and Parties, by Liz Pichon

Pesky Pets and Parties: review and reader opinions

Cover of the English edition, ISBN 9780702349201. Pesky Pets and Parties is volume 24 of Liz Pichon’s illustrated Tom Gates series. The multi-million-copy

Librarian August 9, 2026

Cover of Abi's Costume Parade, by Sally Rippin and Chris Kennett

Children (6-9 years) Collection Diversity and inclusion

Abi’s Costume Parade: review and reading guide

Cover of the English-language edition, ISBN 9781761213571. Abi's Costume Parade is book 30 in Sally Rippin and Chris Kennett’s School of Monsters ear

Librarian August 5, 2026

Cover of Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot, by Sally Rippin and Chris Kennett

Adventure Children (6-9 years) Collection

Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot: full-colour review and reading guide

Cover of the English full-colour edition, ISBN 9781338347258. Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot is book 12 in Dav Pilkey’s Ca

Librarian August 5, 2026