Dog Man (new book)

Grandpa Breaks the Space-Time Continuum

Dog Man: A Sprinkle in Time sends Dav Pilkey's hero into science-fiction trouble when Grandpa begins tampering with the fabric of time and space. That premise gives the series' familiar cartoon chaos a much bigger playground, with the consequences reaching beyond the usual criminal capers. It is the 15th main volume in the bestselling graphic-novel series.

Pilkey's Comedy Takes a Sci-Fi Turn

The time-bending setup is the clearest departure for this installment. Dog Man has always mixed superhero action with jokes and kid-friendly mayhem, but a damaged timeline creates room for a different kind of escalating mess. The title's playful nod to time travel fits the series' habit of turning big genre ideas into accessible comedy.

Built for Independent Young Readers

The new book runs 240 pages and carries an age rating of seven and up. Its graphic-novel format keeps the story approachable for readers making the jump into longer books, while returning fans get another full-length adventure with characters they already know. The volume follows Dog Man: Big Jim Believes, arriving one year after that previous entry.

Two Hardcover Ways to Join In

Graphix will publish A Sprinkle in Time on November 3, 2026. A paper-over-board hardcover is priced at $15.99, and a jacketed hardcover will sell for $24.99. With a numbered series this long, the latest adventure is aimed squarely at established Dog Man readers, though its self-contained time-travel hook gives newcomers an easy reason to look closer.