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).
Dog-headed police officer Dog Man battles absurd villains while learning loyalty, kindness, and self-control.
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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