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Dog Man: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #1), Volume 1 - by Dav Pilkey (Hardcover) - 1 of 1

Dog Man: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #1), Volume 1 - by Dav Pilkey (Hardcover)

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From worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey comes Dog Man, the canine cop who's part dog, part man, and ALL HERO!

George and Harold have created a new breed of justice. With the head of a dog and the body of a human, this heroic hound digs into deception, claws after crooks, rolls over robbers, and scampers after squirrels. Will he be able to resist the call of the wild to answer the call of duty?Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including empathy, kindness, persistence, and the importance of being true to one's self.



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Everyone Digs Dog Man!

* High-intensity, heartwarming, and, above all, hysterically funny. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

* Riotously funny and original. -- School Library Journal, starred review

* An utter, unfettered delight. -- Booklist, starred review

* Readers (of any age) will be giggling from start to finish. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review

* Action-oriented cartoons... Laffs aplenty. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review



About The Author



When Dav Pilkey was a kid, he was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia. Dav was so disruptive in class that his teachers made him sit out in the hallway every day. Luckily, Dav loved to draw and make up stories. He spent his time in the hallway creating his own original comic books -- the very first adventures of Dog Man and Captain Underpants.


In college, Dav met a teacher who encouraged him to illustrate and write. He won a national competition in 1986 and the prize was the publication of his first book, World War Won. He made many other books before being awarded the 1998 California Young Reader Medal for Dog Breath, which was published in 1994, and in 1997 he won the Caldecott Honor for The Paperboy.


The Adventures of Super Diaper Baby, published in 2002, was the first complete graphic novel spin-off from the Captain Underpants series and appeared at #6 on the USA Today bestseller list for all books, both adult and children's, and was also a New York Times bestseller. It was followed by The Adventures of Ook and Gluk: Kung Fu Cavemen from the Future and Super Diaper Baby 2: The Invasion of the Potty Snatchers, both USA Today bestsellers. The unconventional style of these graphic novels is intended to encourage uninhibited creativity in kids.


His stories are semi-autobiographical and explore universal themes that celebrate friendship, tolerance, and the triumph of the good-hearted. Dav loves to kayak in the Pacific Northwest with his wife.

Suggested Age: 9-12 Years
Series Title: Dog Man
Sub-Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Number of Pages: 240
Publisher: Graphix
Format: Hardcover
Author: Dav Pilkey
Language: English
Street Date: August 3, 2021
TCIN: 81089646
UPC: 9781338741032
Item Number (DPCI): 059-03-2410
Origin: Made in the USA
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.94 inches length x 5.7 inches width x 8.49 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.27 pounds
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Additional product information and recommendations

4.8 out of 5 stars with 123 reviews
75% would recommend
8 recommendations
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
18 November, 2025Verified purchase

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Fast delivery
Scottswife
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2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
28 September, 2024Verified purchase

Not appropriate if you avoid words like "dumb" and "idiot"

There are some funny parts but it’s not great if you’re teaching a kid to read. There are spelling and grammar mistakes, which are on purpose, but still. I have issues with the content for my 6 yr old. Excessive use of the words “dumb” and “idiot” and the phrase “I boo booed in my panties.” Inappropriate, in my opinion. We will be returning it for something a bit more wholesome and intelligent.
JenT
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5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
19 August, 2024Verified purchase

Dog Man

My daughter loves dog man books. She can sit and read whole book. Keeps her super entertained.
A
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5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
2 April, 2024Verified purchase

Dog man book

For granddaughter she loves these books
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5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
13 February, 2024Verified purchase

Great Book for Reluctant and Avid Readers

This is hands down one of the best books for reluctant (and avid) readers in 1-4th grade. My own child loved it and eagerly anticipated each new book in the series, but I also volunteer in a K-3 library and it is by far the most requested series we have. It does have extensive potty humor and intentional misspellings, so if this sort of thing is not for you, then you should pass on this one. Otherwise, it's the perfect amount of silly for the age group. Laugh out loud funny, with an overall positive message about friendship.
Jmeeks
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5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
4 February, 2024Verified purchase

Good book for 3rd grade

I love dog man book I have all of them
theresa
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5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
19 December, 2022Verified purchase

Dog Man

Great books for kids to build a new love for reading
C Dibler
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2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
14 July, 2022Verified purchase

Weird.

Don’t understand the high reviews. Spelling mistakes and negative story plots. Had to return it.
tutti
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