Age rating and parents' guide:Dog Man
by Dav Pilkey
Ages 6–11
Dog Man by Dav Pilkey is best for children aged 6–11. It has mild violence, nothing scary, no romance and mild language. Worth knowing: Potty humor (mild).
When a police officer and his loyal police dog are injured on the job, a life-saving surgery creates Dog Man—part dog, part policeman, and wholly dedicated to justice. While struggling with doggy habits like chasing balls, he must protect the city from the scheming villain Petey the Cat. Told through lively, full-color comic panels with interactive flip-o-ramas, this fast-paced story appeals to young and reluctant readers through slapstick humor, warmth, and relentless energy.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- Mild
- Scary moments
- None
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- Mild
Worth knowing: Potty humor (mild)
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Graphic novel
- Part of the Dog Man series
- Easy to get into from the first page
- Pictures on almost every page
- Emotionally light
- A good pick for reluctant readers
Great for kids who like
- Action & Adventure
- Humor & Comedy
- Animals
Reading mood
- Funny
- Warm & gentle
- Adventurous
Good to talk about
- Emotions & empathy
- Action & Adventure
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