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Parents’ book guide:Dog Man: A Sprinkle in Time

by Dav Pilkey

Publisher guidance: ages 7 and up

Dog Man book 15. Grampa has been meddling with time, and Dog Man and his friends have to put it right.

Out 3 November 2026. A full-colour graphic novel, like the rest of the series.

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Dog Man: A Sprinkle in Time is the fifteenth Dog Man book by Dav Pilkey, out on 3 November 2026. Scholastic says it’s for ages 7 and up, the same as the rest of the series.

In this article

  • What is it about?
  • What age is it for?
  • Do they need to read the others first?
  • What to read next
  • Questions parents ask

What is it about?

Dog Man and his friends are back, and this time Grampa has been meddling with time itself. Like every Dog Man book, the story is told in comic panels, drawings and speech bubbles.

What age is it for?

Scholastic gives 7 and up. Expect cartoon action and toilet humour, as in the earlier books. For the whole series, see the Dog Man age guide.

Do they need to read the others first?

Each book is its own adventure, but the characters carry over from book to book. A child who has never read Dog Man will enjoy starting with book 1.

What to read next

Cat Kid Comic Club is set in the same world. For more, see Books like Dog Man.

Questions parents ask

When did the new Dog Man book come out?

Dog Man: A Sprinkle in Time came out on 3 November 2026. It is book 15 in the series.

What age is Dog Man: A Sprinkle in Time for?

Scholastic says ages 7 and up. Sample a few pages together if your child is younger or new to comics.

Is Dog Man 15 the last book?

Nothing says so. Scholastic calls it an all-new Dog Man adventure, and the series has had a new book most years.

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Sources and scope

Publisher information and samples introduce the books. The reading prompts are suggestions to try together. Check the exact edition and your child’s comfort before choosing.

The age guidance here is from the publisher. It is separate from the four-part catalogue content ratings shown on other Bookstaken guides.

  • Scholastic: Dog Man: A Sprinkle in Time (ages 7 and up, ISBN 9781546199359)
  • Publishers Weekly: November 2026 children’s on-sale calendar

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