Dog Man - Big Jim Believes

What do our readers think of Dog Man - Big Jim Believes? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children find the story very funny and enjoy the lively characters, especially Big Jim and Commander Cupcake. Some children also feel that the book works best for fans of the wider Dog Man series.

What does the Pageticker team say about Dog Man - Big Jim Believes?

We love the fast-paced graphic-novel action, visual jokes and wonderfully oddball characters in this latest Dog Man adventure. Big Jim’s optimism gives the chaos a warm centre, while themes of truth, belief, friendship and self-awareness add plenty to discuss. It remains a great choice for children who enjoy silly superhero stories and illustrated books.

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What is Dog Man - Big Jim Believes about?

When the mischievous Space Cuties From Space return, Dog Man and his 'Supa Buddies'—Commander Cupcake, Sprinkles, and Mecha Molly—find their city transformed. With Big Jim's unwavering positivity, they embark on a thrilling adventure to restore order, uncovering the power of belief, truth, and self-awareness along the way.

About the author

Dav Pilkey is a much-loved author and illustrator from the United States. He is best known for creating the hilarious 'Captain Underpants' and 'Dog Man' books. Dav enjoys making stories that make children laugh and inspire them to be creative. His books are full of fun adventures and silly characters that many children enjoy reading.

Discussion ideas around Dog Man - Big Jim Believes

The power of belief: Big Jim stays positive even when things go wrong. When can believing in yourself help, and when is it important to check whether something is actually true?

Teamwork: How do Dog Man, Commander Cupcake, Sprinkles and Mecha Molly each contribute to the adventure, and what might happen if one of them stopped helping the others?

Truth and self-awareness: What do the characters learn about understanding themselves and being honest? Which character seems to change the most?

Chaos and comedy: Which kinds of jokes, drawings or surprising moments make the story funny? Why do silly stories sometimes help us think about serious ideas?

Helping a community: The city is transformed when the Space Cuties return. If your community suddenly faced a strange problem, how could people work together to put things right?