Here’s a not-so-secret secret we librarians count on during Story Time: underpants always work. Kids love the silliness of seeing underwear or even bare bottoms in picture books. Here are some recent books celebrating the joys of the posterior. 

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Youth Services Librarian Allison 

For a silly summer read, I recommend this funny take on mermaid life and drama.

You can download Bad Mermaids Make Wavesby Sibéal Pounderon Overdrive. 

 
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Youth Services Librarian Allison 

Here at the Barrington Area Library, we know a lot of fans of the Dog Man series. Here are 5 books that will keep Dog Man Fans reading while they wait for the next book to arrive.  

Sparks!
Sparks is a dog that has conducted many heroic rescues.  But Sparks is not your typical dog! He is actually a robotic dog suit controlled by two very smart cats. Can the cats keep their secret identity a secret and stop a nefarious plot to control all the animals?  

Catwad: It's Me

Move over Garfield: there is a new grumpy cat in town and his name is Catwad. Catwad’s best friend is Blurmp, a not too bright, super optimistic cat. The contrast between these two as they interact makes for some very funny situations throughout this silly graphic novel.

Real Pigeons Fight Crime

 All of the animals on the farm think Rock Pigeon is strange because he enjoys disguising himself as different animals and plants. However, Grandpouter Pigeon is thrilled by Rock Pigeon’s talent and recruits him into his special group of crime fighting pigeons. Their first case: find out where all the breadcrumbs have gone! 









 

Two Dogs in a Trench Coat Go to School

Two dogs, Sassy and Waldo, are tired of their owner, Stuart, going to school. Stuart always comes home from school sad and anxious. To help Stuart, the dogs decide that they will impersonate a student by climbing on top of each other and wearing a trench coat. Luckily, Waldo can speak human and the two dogs are able to fool everyone, except Stuart.  

Caveboy Dave: More Scrawny than Brawny

Caveboy Dave is determined to invent something that cave people really need. But with his grandfather inventing fire, and his dad inventing the wheel, nobody is impressed with his inventions of forks or underwear. When Dave and his peers go on a hunting trip, he has to find a way to use his inventions to save the day. 

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  Youth Services Librarian Ann 

Taking a break from schoolwork? Rest, refresh, and check out these laugh-out-loud graphic novels, available now on Overdrive:

Dog Man by Dav Pilkey

For fans ofCaptain Underpants! Dog Man’s got the head of a dog, the body of a human, and the heart of a hero, and he’s going to clean up crime all over the city! First in a series.

 Lunch Lady and the Cyborg Substitute by Jarrett J. Krosoczka

Meet Lunch Lady! When she’s not serving up the Daily Special at school, she’s fighting villainy and saving the day! For fans of superhero stories, science fiction, and mystery. First in a series.

Phoebe and Her Unicorn by Dana Simpson

After skipping a stone across a pond and accidentally hitting a unicorn in the face, Phoebe is granted one wish. Her wish? For a unicorn best friend! First in a series.

Cucumber Quest: The Doughnut Kingdom by Gigi D.G.

Cucumber doesn’t want to be a hero, he just wants to go to school. That’s too bad, because the evil Queen Cordelia has returned to take over the world! A lighthearted fantasy-adventure series for fans ofAdventure Time. First in a series.

Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea by Ben Clanton

Narwhal is silly. Jelly is serious. Together these two best friends go on adventures, throw parties, eat waffles, and discover everything the ocean has to offer. First in a series.

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  Youth Services Librarian Chris