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The Ultimate Dog Man Book List for Your Classroom

Dav Pilkey's best-selling graphic novel series features a crime-biting canine hero that striving readers will love.

By Scholastic Editors
November 8, 2024

Part dog, part man, all hero! Meet Dog Man, the crime-biting canine from acclaimed graphic novelist and award-winning illustrator Dav Pilkey (creator of Cat Kid Comic Club and Captain Underpants). He digs into deception, claws after crooks, and rolls over robbers — and kids can't get enough!

In the latest title in the series, Dog Man #12: The Scarlet Shedder takes fans back to the side of Dog Man only to see him get sprayed by a skunk! P.U.! A dunk in tomato juice gets rid of the stink, but the scarlet red color remains. Finding himself forced into exile, Dog Man must struggle to save the city and the very citizens who shunned him! And will the ends justify the means for Petey, who’s reluctantly pulled back into a life of crime in order to help Dog Man? And who will step forward when an all-new, never-before-seen villain unleashes an army of A.I. robots? 

And get ready for another unforgettable book with the highly anticipated Dog Man: Big Jim Begins (coming December 3, 2024)! Discover the origin of the beloved characters from the series as they join forces to stop the Space Cuties from destroying the city. Will the past predict the future for Dog Man and his friends? Will goodness and bravery prevail? Can anything happen if you truly believe? Pre-order your copy today!

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The graphic novel format is fun for all students, but especially for striving readers; use the lively illustrations throughout the series to give struggling readers a boost and help them decode text they may have otherwise not understood. This series makes a perfect segue to chapter books and a great addition to any classroom library.

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Dog Man Books 1-5

Grades 3 - 5
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A 5-book collection from the Dog Man series! This wildly popular series features a half-canine crime fighter; his arch rival, Petey the Cat; Petey's good-hearted clone; and even more wacky and wonderful characters.

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This six-book boxed set includes the first six books in the Dog Man series: Dog Man,Dog Man Unleashed,Dog Man: A Tale of Two Kitties,Dog Man and Cat Kid,Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas,and Dog Man: Brawl of the Wild.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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Dog Man is the crime-biting canine who is part dog, part man, and ALL HERO! This supa deluxe boxed set includes ten Dog Man books: 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, and Dog Man: Mothering Heights.

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Howl with laughter with Dog Man,the internationally bestselling series from Dav Pilkey,the creator of Captain Underpants!Dog Man is the crime-biting canine who is part dog,part man,and ALL HERO! This three-book boxed set includes the fourth,fifth,and sixth books in the Dog Man series: Dog Man and Cat Kid,Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas,and Dog Man: Brawl of the Wild.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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Dog Man

Grades 2 - 12
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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?

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Dog Man Unleashed

Grades 2 - 12
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Dog Man is still learning a few tricks of the trade. Petey the Cat is out of the bag, and his criminal curiosity is taking the city by storm. Something fishy is going on! Can Dog Man unleash justice on this ruffian in time to save the city, or will Petey get away with the purr-fect crime?

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Dog Man: A Tale of Two Kitties

Grades 3 - 5
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Dog Man, the newest hero from the creator of Captain Underpants, hasn't always been a paws-itive addition to the police force. While he can muzzle miscreants, he tends to leave a slick of slobber in his wake! This time, Petey the cat's dragged in a tiny bit of trouble -- a double in the form of a super-cute kitten. 

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Dog Man: Dog Man and Cat Kid (#4)

Grades 2 - 5
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Hot diggity dog! Dog Man, the newest hero from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants, is back, and this time he's not alone. The heroic hound with a real nose for justice now has a furry feline sidekick, and together they have a mystery to sniff out!

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Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas

Grades 2 - 12
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When a fresh bunch of baddies bust up the town, Dog Man is called into action -- and this time he isn't alone. With a cute kitten and a remarkable robot by his side, our heroes must save the day by joining forces with an unlikely ally: Petey, the World's Most Evil Cat. But can the villainous Petey avoid vengeance and venture into virtue?

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Dog Man: Brawl of the Wild

Grades 2 - 12
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Is Dog Man bad to the bone? The canine cop is sent to the pound for a crime he didn't commit! While his pals work to prove his innocence, Dog Man struggles to find his place among dogs and people. Being a part of both worlds, will he ever fully fit in with one?

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Dog Man: For Whom the Ball Rolls (#7)

Grades 3 - 5
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The Supa Buddies have been working hard to help Dog Man overcome his bad habits. But when his obsessions turn to fears, Dog Man finds himself the target of an all-new supervillain!

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Dog Man: Fetch-22 (#8)

Grades 2 - 5
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Petey the Cat is out of jail, and he has a brand-new lease on life. Can Petey and Dog Man stop fighting like cats and dogs long enough to put their paws together and work as a team?

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Dog Man: Grime & Punishment (#9)

Grades 3 - 5
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The Supa Buddies bamboozled the baddies, but all's not right in the world. Dog Man has a new problem to pound, and he's going to need his entire pack to help him. Will he go barking up the wrong tree?

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Dog Man: Mothering Heights

Grades 2 - 12
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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 doing good.

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Piggy has returned, and his newest plot is his most diabolical yet. WHAT other new villains are on the horizon? WHERE are they all coming from? And WHO will step forward to save the city when scoundrels sabotage our Supa Buddies?

P.U.! Dog Man got sprayed by a skunk! After being dunked in tomato juice, the stink is gone but the scarlet red color remains. Now exiled, this spunky superhero must struggle to save the citizens who shunned him! Will the ends justify the means for Petey, who's reluctantly pulled back into a life of crime in order to help Dog Man? And who will step forward when an all-new, never-before-seen villain unleashes an army of A.I. robots?

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Cat Kid Comic Club

Grades 2 - 12
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In Cat Kid Comic Club, Li'l Petey, Flippy, and Molly introduce twenty-one rambunctious, funny, and talented baby frogs to the art of comic making. As the story unwinds with mishaps and hilarity, readers get to see the progress, mistakes, and improvements that come with practice and persistence.

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Cat Kid Comic Club: Perspectives

Grades 2 - 12
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Flippy, Molly, Li'l Petey, and twenty-one baby frogs each have something to say. Naomi and Melvin don't see eye to eye and Poppy perceives the world differently than her siblings. Will the baby frogs figure out how to work together and appreciate one another's point of view -- both inside and outside the classroom?

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Cat Kid Comic Club #3: On Purpose

Grades 2 and up
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The comic club is going in all different directions! Naomi, Melvin, and siblings are each trying to find their purpose. Naomi has an idea to get rich quick that causes a lot of commotion and emotion. And when faced with rejections, the friends try and try again to stay true to their vision. To top it off, a surprise visitor comes to class to stir things up. Will a desire for money and power cloud Naomi's purpose? Is it quitting time? Will the club ever be the same?

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Cat Kid Comic Club #4: Collaborations

Grades 2 - 5
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Excitement and imagination run wild as Naomi, Melvin, Poppy, Gilbert, Curly, and their siblings get back to making comics with originality and laughter. But wait -- have they cleaned their rooms yet?!

 

After their chores, the rambunctious group presents even more amazing mini-comics: a thrilling ride in "Chubbs McSpiderbutt," an action-packed romp in "Frogzilla," reflective haikus in "In the Autumn Pond," a candy-coated mystery in "Mallo Cop," and much, much more. By working together, the baby frogs discover that small things can have a huge impact.

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