Dog Man

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

Children find the book very funny, fast-moving and easy to enjoy, especially the silly jokes, pictures and memorable characters. Some children think the toilet humour and light cartoon violence are too much, and a few find the first story less emotionally rich than later adventures.

What does the Pageticker team say about Dog Man?

The first in a long, long series: we love the energetic comic-book format, visual jokes and wonderfully silly idea at the heart of Dog Man. It is a great comfort read which children will want to come back to again and again. Its fast pace and accessible text make it a strong choice for children who enjoy action, drawing and reluctant-reading-friendly humour, whilst adults may note the frequent toilet jokes, cartoon violence - and deliberately misspelt words.

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What is Dog Man about?

Meet Dog Man, the crime-fighting hero with the head of a dog and the body of a policeman! Created by George and Harold, Dog Man faces off against the mischievous Dr Dinkle and his sneaky cat, Petey, who are out to wreak havoc. Can Dog Man save the day and stop their toilet-destroying plans? Packed with laughs, action, and clever comic fun, this adventure is perfect for young readers.

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

What makes a hero?: Dog Man is unusual, but what qualities make him a good hero, and which of his actions show this best?

Friendship and forgiveness: How does Dog Man's relationship with the police chief change, and what helps them understand each other better?

Silly humour: Why do you think jokes about toilets, explosions and messy accidents can be funny, and when might this kind of humour stop being enjoyable?

Good ideas and bad choices: Petey uses clever ideas to cause trouble. How can the same kind of creativity be used to help people instead?

Telling stories in pictures: How do the drawings, speech bubbles and action scenes help tell the story, and what would be harder to understand without them?