DOG MAN: THE SCARLET SHEDDER

This action-packed graphic novel delivers another hilarious adventure with our favorite canine superhero, who finds himself in a sticky—and very red—situation after a skunk encounter and a tomato juice bath. Exiled due to his startling new scarlet appearance, the hero must navigate being an outcast while still trying to protect the citizens who fear him. The story cleverly weaves in themes of prejudice and judging others by their appearance, all while maintaining the series' signature fast-paced, laugh-out-loud humor that captivates early and reluctant readers.

Dav Pilkey’s unique blend of heartfelt storytelling and riotous, sometimes potty-related, comedy is in full force, engaging children who are building their reading confidence with its accessible graphic novel format. The subplot involving Petey the cat being reluctantly pulled back into a life of crime adds a compelling layer of moral complexity, making this more than just a silly dog story. Young readers developing their own sense of justice and empathy will find much to discuss, all while being thoroughly entertained from the first panel to the last.