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RTÉ News
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
10 books to get kids reading over the summer holidays (and beyond!)
The world of children's books is as wildly varied as any other genre. There are good books, bad books, middling books. There are books you'll happily read again and again, and ones that you discard after a single go. Books that you love and your kids hate, books that make you cry (raise your hand if you're a parent who's sobbed over Love You Forever) and books that make your heart soar from the first page. There are classics and modern classics that every kid should read; books that appear on shelves all over the world; forgotten gems that really ought to have found a wider audience. Disregarding the incredible-yet-obvious titles that are often intended for older readers, here are ten books - both new and old - to get (and keep!) younger kids reading over the summer holidays and beyond. 1. The Dog Man series by Dav Pilkey The graphic novel market is saturated with all sorts of weird and wonderful characters, from Jamie Smart's Bunny vs. Monkey to Aaron Blabey's Bad Guys and Dav Pilkey's Captain Underpants and Cat Kid series. Pilkey has proven himself a trailblazer of the genre, largely thanks to his joyful Dog Man books (recently turned into a film), which began life as a spin-off of Captain Underpants. They follow the crime-fighting escapades of a police officer who's half-dog, half-man, and his arch-nemesis Petey the Cat. The 14th installment, Dog Man: Big Jim Believes is released in November. 2. Squid Squad by Aoife Dooley Sadly, there isn't a huge amount of choice (yet!) of Irish titles within the kids' graphic novel world - which makes gems like Aoife Dooley's Squid Squad all the more pertinent. The Irish illustrator and author's latest tome is a striking, colourful exploration of friendship and what makes us unique, following BFFs Ollie (a squid) and Zing (a sea monkey). Aptly described as ' Spongebob Squarepants meets Bunny vs. Monkey ', kids from 5-8 will lap it up. It sounds like an obvious one, but it needs to be pointed out nevertheless. From The Gruffalo to Tiddler, Room on the Broom to Superworm and Zog to Stick Man, there is a story (usually with a big lesson at its heart) for all ages to be found within Julia Donaldson's canon. When paired, as her stories often are, with Axel Scheffler's marvellous illustrations, both the pictures and rhyming narrative are easy for kids to follow, too. Her latest book, Gozzle, was published in March. 4. The Lonely Beast by Chris Judge This book has been a huge hit in our house since the day it landed on our bookshelf - so much so that I can almost recite it word for word without looking at the pages. Just as well that it's so damned beautiful to look at. Chris Judge's vibrant illustrations leap off each page, as we follow the tale of the Lonely Beast, who embarks on a long journey to the city in order to make some friends. A gorgeous book for younger readers that's a real visual treat, too. 5. The Pigeon books by Mo Willems If you have young kids, you may already be familiar with this brilliant series by American author Mo Willems, packed with zany humour and minimalist illustrations. The Pigeon Needs a Bath! is a firm favourite that many smallies can relate to, as our stinky feathered friend is reluctantly cajoled into bathing; other jewels in the series include The Pigeon Wants a Puppy, Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and The Pigeon HAS to Go to School (which also comes in handy on those tricky Monday mornings.) 6. The Artemis Fowl series by Eoin Colfer There are any number of fantasy novels for kids out there - it's become a booming business since J.K. Rowling's boy wizard unleashed his magic upon the world. One of the best (and perhaps most undersung), however, is Eoin Colfer's Artemis Fowl series. The Irish author's story about a precocious 12-year-old criminal mastermind and his nefarious dealings with fairy and elf kin as he attempts to regain his family fortune evolves and develops beautifully across eleven books. Colfer deals with his readers in an intelligent and empathetic manner - these are smart books for curious kids. Or, as they were once described, ' Die Hard with fairies'. 7. Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney Even if you've never picked up one of these books, you'll have undoubtedly heard of them - they have sold over 250 million copies worldwide. The first book in Jeff Kinney's hugely successful series was published in 2007 (after first becoming an online sensation) and the most recent landed last year. Its protagonist Greg Heffley, the titular Wimpy Kid, is an anti-hero of sorts: a kid with plenty of flaws, but also some redeeming qualities. And he is certainly an entertaining (if unreliable) narrator. 8. These books by Roald Dahl It's no exaggeration to call Roald Dahl the GOAT of children's literature - this is a hill we're willing to die on. However, obviously not all of the late, great British author's books are suitable for younger readers, and some bits in certain books are even downright scary. The Witches? The Trunchbull in Matilda? The bad giants in The BFG? Let's be honest, even the Oompa Loompas are a little creepy. However, there are plenty of books to soft-launch your kid into the world of Dahl without mentally scarring them forever. George's Marvellous Medicine is a great starting point and a lot of fun; The Twits is super-silly, while Fantastic Mr. Fox is a fabulous tale of cunning and perseverance. Shorter books like Esio Trot and the picture book The Enormous Crocodile are also ideal starting points that don't require huge attention spans. 9. I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen Who says that kids' books can't entertain adults, too? You'll find it hard not to laugh at anything by the brilliant Jon Klassen, whose trilogy of picture books about hats (I Want My Hat Back, This is Not My Hat and We Found a Hat) are both beautifully illustrated and darkly humorous. The ending of I Want My Hat Back, which sees a disgruntled bear on the search for his missing hat, will make both you and your child laugh out loud. 10. Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers The Australian-born, Northern Irish-raised Oliver Jeffers has become one of the biggest names in children's publishing in the last couple of decades - and 2005's Lost and Found was arguably the book that put him on the map. An incredibly engaging story, this story will spark interest in pre-school readers, thanks to both Jeffers' gorgeous illustrations, and the heartwarming, simple story. When a penguin lands on a young boy's doorstep with no apparent owner, he decides to return it to the North Pole himself. They embark on a fantastic adventure, but messages of friendship, belonging and the importance of helping others are subtly interwoven into their exciting journey.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Yahoo
Man in cape, underwear breaks into West Portsmouth Dollar General
Jun. 6—Suspect shatters glass, leaves a trail of blood and women's panties and bras WEST PORTSMOUTH — The Scioto County Sheriff's Department is investigating a break in at store and the suspect, dressed rather like Captain Underpants, stole women's undergarments. Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman said the 911 center got a call around 7 a.m. on Sunday, June 1, from an employee of Dollar General store, located at 16 Brouse Run, West Portsmouth. The employee said that when he reported to work, he found someone had broken into the store by shattering the front glass on the door. When deputies and detectives arrived, they found a trail of blood, as well as a trail of woman's panties and bras which had been stolen from the store, leading away from the DG. Thoroughman said footage from a store surveillance cameras showed a male subject wearing what appeared to be "white underwear or panties as well as a cape. The suspect had no other clothing nor shoes on." He said the subject busted the front door glass out, walked straight to the female clothing section and grabbed several packs of panties and bras before fleeing the store on foot. "The suspect left a trail of panties and bras leading away from the store towards the roadway," Thoroughman said. Detectives were able to recover evidence which has been sent for testing. If anyone has any information on this suspect, please contact Detective Sgt. Jodi Conkel at 740-351-1091 You Might Like News Nearly $200K awarded in Healthy Communities grants to Lawrence groups by Pallottine Foundation News Kiwanis raffle will raise funds for community projects News Proctorville woman killed in WV crash News Facing Hunger Foodbank will have drive-thru food distribution on Friday
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Yahoo
Man in cape, underwear breaks into West Portsmouth Dollar General
Jun. 6—Suspect shatters glass, leaves a trail of blood and women's panties and bras WEST PORTSMOUTH — The Scioto County Sheriff's Department is investigating a break in at store and the suspect, dressed rather like Captain Underpants, stole women's undergarments. Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman said the 911 center got a call around 7 a.m. on Sunday, June 1, from an employee of Dollar General store, located at 16 Brouse Run, West Portsmouth. The employee said that when he reported to work, he found someone had broken into the store by shattering the front glass on the door. When deputies and detectives arrived, they found a trail of blood, as well as a trail of woman's panties and bras which had been stolen from the store, leading away from the DG. Thoroughman said footage from a store surveillance cameras showed a male subject wearing what appeared to be "white underwear or panties as well as a cape. The suspect had no other clothing nor shoes on." He said the subject busted the front door glass out, walked straight to the female clothing section and grabbed several packs of panties and bras before fleeing the store on foot. "The suspect left a trail of panties and bras leading away from the store towards the roadway," Thoroughman said. Detectives were able to recover evidence which has been sent for testing. If anyone has any information on this suspect, please contact Detective Sgt. Jodi Conkel at 740-351-1091 You Might Like News Nearly $200K awarded in Healthy Communities grants to Lawrence groups by Pallottine Foundation News Kiwanis raffle will raise funds for community projects News Proctorville woman killed in WV crash News Facing Hunger Foodbank will have drive-thru food distribution on Friday
Economic Times
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Dog Man: When will animated film release online? Here's streaming release date, plot, where to watch and characters
Streaming Release Date Book Series Adaptation Plot and Characters Live Events Box Office Success and Production Team FAQs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Peacock has confirmed the exclusive release of Dog Man, the animated film from DreamWorks, on May 30. The movie is based on the popular book series by Dav made the announcement on Wednesday morning. The streaming platform will release Dog Man exclusively on May 30. The film features voice performances by Pete Davidson, Lil Rel Howery and animated movie is adapted from Dav Pilkey's bestselling book series. Pilkey is known for creating Captain Underpants. The story begins with a loyal police dog and his human officer. They both suffer injuries during duty. A strange surgery merges them into one being. This leads to the creation of Dog Man tries to adjust to his new identity. He wants to gain approval from his boss, voiced by Lil Rel Howery. The main enemy is Petey the Cat, voiced by Pete Davidson. Petey wants to clone himself to increase his evil power. A surprise twist happens when the cloned kitten bonds with Dog Man. This brings a new message about family and Man was released in theaters in January. It made over $143 million worldwide. Peter Hastings wrote and directed the film. He has worked on projects like The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants and Pinky and the Brain. He also voices the lead character. The cast includes Isla Fisher, Lucas Hopkins Calderon and Ricky Gervais. Karen Foster produced the film. Dav Pilkey is listed as executive Hastings, the director of the movie, provides the voice for the character Dog Man tells the story of a police dog fused with a human officer, who must stop a villain and learns the value of family.
Time of India
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dog Man: When will animated film release online? Here's streaming release date, plot, where to watch and characters
Peacock will begin streaming the animated film Dog Man on May 30. Based on Dav Pilkey's book series, the film follows a police dog and officer turned into one being. Dog Man faces off against a villain while discovering unexpected friendship and the meaning of family. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Streaming Release Date Book Series Adaptation Plot and Characters Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Box Office Success and Production Team FAQs Peacock has confirmed the exclusive release of Dog Man, the animated film from DreamWorks, on May 30. The movie is based on the popular book series by Dav made the announcement on Wednesday morning. The streaming platform will release Dog Man exclusively on May 30. The film features voice performances by Pete Davidson, Lil Rel Howery and animated movie is adapted from Dav Pilkey's bestselling book series. Pilkey is known for creating Captain Underpants. The story begins with a loyal police dog and his human officer. They both suffer injuries during duty. A strange surgery merges them into one being. This leads to the creation of Dog Man tries to adjust to his new identity. He wants to gain approval from his boss, voiced by Lil Rel Howery. The main enemy is Petey the Cat, voiced by Pete Davidson. Petey wants to clone himself to increase his evil power. A surprise twist happens when the cloned kitten bonds with Dog Man. This brings a new message about family and Man was released in theaters in January. It made over $143 million worldwide. Peter Hastings wrote and directed the film. He has worked on projects like The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants and Pinky and the Brain. He also voices the lead character. The cast includes Isla Fisher, Lucas Hopkins Calderon and Ricky Gervais. Karen Foster produced the film. Dav Pilkey is listed as executive Hastings, the director of the movie, provides the voice for the character Dog Man tells the story of a police dog fused with a human officer, who must stop a villain and learns the value of family.
