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The Dog Man Book Series – Customer Favorites
Looking for books that are barking with excitement and tail-wagging fun? Ink-a-Dink young readers can't get enough of Dog Man and his crew. Full of slapstick comedy, sneaky villains, heartfelt moments, heroic mayhem, and hiliarous spins on classic works of literature. Explore all the books by Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants, then go see the movie. Explore our full Dog Man Unleashed Collection on Bookshop.

Dog Man, by Dav Pilkey
Meet Dog Man—part dog, part cop, all hero! Created from the body of a police officer and the head of his loyal K-9 partner, Dog Man is here to sniff out crime and save the day. But not if Petey the Cat has anything to say about it...
Graphix (Scholastic), August 30, 2016, Ages 7–10, $13 (Hardcover), 9780545581608

Dog Man Unleashed, by Dav Pilkey
Petey’s out of jail—and this time he’s created a criminally clever fish sidekick! With mind-control powers, the villainous fish stirs up chaos, and it’s up to Dog Man to save the city. Hilarious and heart-filled, this second installment kicks up the comedy and action!
Graphix (Scholastic), December 27, 2016 Ages 7–10, $13 (Hardcover), 9780545935203

Dog Man: A Tale of Two Kitties, by Dav Pilkey
Petey’s cloned himself—but the result isn’t evil at all! Enter Li’l Petey, the tiny kitten with a giant heart. As Dog Man learns to work with both friend and foe, this adventure shows that even villains have a soft spot.
Graphix (Scholastic), August 29, 2017, Ages 7–10, $13 (Hardcover), 9780545935210

Dog Man and Cat Kid, by Dav Pilkey
Dog Man is now partnered with Li’l Petey—aka Cat Kid—in a new dynamic duo! But when a new movie star villain appears, the team has to rise to the occasion (and deal with some hilarious stage drama).
Graphix (Scholastic), December 26, 2017, Ages 7–10, $13 (Hardcover), 9780545935180

Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas, by Dav Pilkey
When Dog Man’s new friends are threatened by a secret from the past, it’s time to face old enemies and form new alliances. This installment delivers big laughs and even bigger lessons about loyalty and forgiveness.
Graphix (Scholastic), August 28, 2018, Ages 7–10, $13 (Hardcover), 9781338236576

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