Dog Man Books

From the creator of Captain Underpants, Dog Man is a superhero unleashed! Has your little superhero just finished reading Captain Underpants, and you’re looking for their next obsession? Well, look no further than Dog-Man! This crime-fighting police officer with the head of a dog and a passion for justice. Dog-Man is recommended for ages 7-9 but can be enjoyed by children of all ages. 

Dog-Man 

Dog-Man is a fantastic graphic novel series that features a half-man, half-dog police officer. George and Harold have created this unstoppable hero that protects his city, accompanied by his friends. One of the main reasons why Dog-Man is so popular is that it encourages children to use their own imagination to complete the story and solve the mysteries. For more comic-style books, check out our full range of Manga, Comic Books and Graphic Novels. 

The Series Order so Far:

• Dog Man
• Dog Man Unleashed
• Dog Man: A Tale of Two Kitties
• Dog Man and Cat Kid
• Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas
• Dog Man: Brawl of the Wild
• Dog Man: For Whom the Ball Rolls
• Dog Man: Fetch-22
• Dog Man: Grime and Punishment
• Dog Man: Mothering Heights

Written in a traditional graphic novel style, the book is filled with hilarious illustrations and short paragraphs. This layout makes them ideal for reluctant or dyslexic readers as they are captivating and attention-grabbing without having overly complicated chapters. For more book recommendations for Dyslexic readers, check out our books for Dyslexics guide. 

Pilkey himself has dyslexia and ADHD, therefore, his writing is written in a way find accessible and that hopefully relays back to the readers. 

Meet the Characters: 

• Dog-Man - The main character, a half-man, half-dog crime-fighting hero
• Petey - Former villain, a cat who reforms after spending time in cat jail 
• Li’l Petey - The Kitten clone of Petey, Dog-Man’s best friend and super companion Cat-Kid
• Zuzu - The poodle superhero Supa-Fang and Dog-Man’s love interest
• Flippy - A once evil butterfly fish who has psychokinetic powers and turns into a bionic cyborg 

There are so many other unforgettable characters just waiting to be discovered. The wacky characters and off-the-wall stories will have you and your child in stitches. Pilkey’s amazing imagination is a fantastic way to encourage children to create stories and play freely. 

As of 2022, there are ten Dog-Man books, with more to be released. Why not check out our Dog Man 1-10: The Supa Buddies Mega Collection 10 Books Box Set, a great gift to encourage children to read and create their own stories. 

Cat-Kid 

Cat-Kid is a character within the Dog-Man comics but has now got its own spin-off series. This series of comics follows Li’l Petey, aka Cat Kid, and his friends on mischievous adventures and crime-solving missions. These stories are great for young readers as they get to see the progress, mistakes, and improvements that come with practice and persistence in everyday life, not sure if you’re a superhero. The first book in the Cat-Kid series is Cat-Kid Comic Club. 

Dog-Man and Cat-Kid comics are perfect for fans of Captain Underpants, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Toto the Ninja Cat, and Sam Wu is NOT afraid.