Series guide · 14 books · Dav Pilkey
Dog Man, book by book
A half-dog, half-man police officer, in comics “drawn” by two kids from Captain Underpants. There are 14 books so far, and book 15 comes out November 3, 2026. The books mix slapstick with lessons about doing good. Cat Kid Comic Club is a spin-off.
the big questionIs Dog Man OK for my 6-year-old?Yes, book 1 is a great fit for most kids 6 and up. From book 9, darker themes like abandonment and death come up between the jokes.
1
Usually works at6+
Dog ManA cop and his dog become one hero, with slapstick fights and potty jokes.
Good fit
2
Usually works at7+
Dog Man UnleashedPetey escapes jail with a cardboard double, and the Chief’s new fish turns evil.
Good fit
3
Usually works at7+
A Tale of Two KittiesPetey clones himself, and the kind kitten, Li’l Petey, ends up with Dog Man.
Good fit
4
Usually works at7+
Dog Man and Cat KidPetey poses as a nanny to turn Li’l Petey evil, during a movie shoot.
Good fit
5
Usually works at7+
Lord of the FleasPetey’s childhood friends seek revenge through Li’l Petey, and Petey struggles to be good.
Good fit
6
Usually works at7+
Brawl of the WildDog Man is framed and sent to dog jail, and feels like a misfit.
Good fit
7
Usually works at7+
For Whom the Ball RollsDog Man trains himself to fear balls, and Petey’s neglectful father returns.
Good fit
8
Usually works at7+
Fetch-22Petey and Dog Man share Li’l Petey, and Grampa escapes jail disguised as Petey.
Good fit
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