Introducing the uproarious adventures of Dog Man, the sensational superhero from the brilliant mind of Dav Pilkey! In the first installment, "Dog Man #1," readers are introduced to this unique crime-fighting canine, whose half-dog, half-man persona leads to hilariously heroic escapades. Join Dog Man as he sniffs out deception, chases down crooks, and learns valuable lessons about empathy and kindness.
In "Dog Man Unleashed: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #2)," our lovable hero faces new challenges as he strives to impress his Chief and thwart the nefarious plans of Petey the cat. With laugh-out-loud humor and colorful illustrations, this sequel continues to delight readers of all ages while exploring themes of persistence and staying true to oneself.
Finally, in "Dog Man: A Tale of Two Kitties: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #3)," Dog Man finds himself faced with a double dose of trouble when a mischievous kitten joins the fray. Can our slobbery superhero overcome the chaos and emerge victorious once again? Find out in this side-splitting adventure that celebrates empathy, kindness, and the joy of being true to oneself.
Perfect for fans of all ages, Dav Pilkey's Dog Man series is a rollicking ride through a world where humor and heroism go paw in paw. Join Dog Man on his hilarious escapades as he teaches valuable lessons and saves the day with plenty of heart and humor!
In college, Dav met a teacher who encouraged him to illustrate and write. He won a national competition in 1986 and the prize was the publication of his first book, World War Won. He made many other books before being awarded the 1998 California Young Reader Medal for Dog Breath, which was published in 1994, and in 1997 he won the Caldecott Honor for The Paperboy.
The Adventures of Super Diaper Baby, published in 2002, was the first complete graphic novel spin-off from the Captain Underpants series and appeared at #6 on the USA Today bestseller list for all books, both adult and children's, and was also a New York Times bestseller. It was followed by Super Diaper Baby 2: The Invasion of the Potty Snatchers, also a USA Today bestseller. The unconventional style of these graphic novels is intended to encourage uninhibited creativity in kids.
His stories are semi-autobiographical and explore universal themes that celebrate friendship, tolerance, and the triumph of the good-hearted.
Dav loves to kayak in the Pacific Northwest with his wife.
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