Dogs v bears from Max Porter; a baby adventure; an Irish boarding school murder mystery; and an unsettling YA folk horror Waffles and Julius: No Hugs Please! by Ed Vere, Puffin, £7. 99 Affectionate pup Waffles wants to hug Julius the standoffish cat – but this is not a good idea!
Source: [Guardian International](https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/jul/24/children-and-teens-roundup-the-best-new-picture-books-and-novels)