George and Harold have created a new breed of justice -- one that is part dog, part man, and ALL HERO! With the head of a dog and the body of a human, this heroic hound digs into deception, claws after crooks, rolls over robbers, and scampers after squirrels. Will he be able to resist the call of the wild to answer the call of duty?
Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including empathy, kindness, persistence, and the importance of being true to one's self.
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From School Library Journal
Gr 1–4—Part canine, part human, Dog Man is a crime-fighting sensation. He fights crime, sniffs out wrongdoing, and battles his doglike tendencies. His nemesis is Petey, a cat who cooks up devilish plans in his secret lab. The pages are filled with bold lines and colorful artwork that has a childlike feel and will delight readers. In an author's note, Pilkey explains that Dog Man is based on a character he created back in second grade, when he longed for silly books, and states that he hopes his title will help children associate reading with fun and even inspire some to craft their own stories. The text contains intentional grammatical errors, so readers should be prepared for misspellings. Panels that feature instructions on how to draw will motivate budding artists. VERDICT A riotously funny and original addition for all elementary school collections.—Lisa Gieskes, Richland County Public Library, Columbia, SC
Review
The critics are CRAZY about UNDERPANTS!
"Irresistible." -- "Entertainment Weekly"
"Call Pilkey... the savior of the 'reluctant reader.'" -- "USA Today"
"So appealing that youngsters won't notice that their vocabulary is stretching." -- "School Library Journal"
"Pilkey's sharp humor shines, and is as much fun for parents as their young readers." -- Parents' Choice Foundation
"Combines empowerment and empathy with age-appropriate humor and action." -- "Booklist"
"Celebrates the triumph of the good-hearted." -- The Educational Book and Media Association
Description:
George and Harold have created a new breed of justice -- one that is part dog, part man, and ALL HERO! With the head of a dog and the body of a human, this heroic hound digs into deception, claws after crooks, rolls over robbers, and scampers after squirrels. Will he be able to resist the call of the wild to answer the call of duty?
Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including empathy, kindness, persistence, and the importance of being true to one's self. **
From School Library Journal
Gr 1–4—Part canine, part human, Dog Man is a crime-fighting sensation. He fights crime, sniffs out wrongdoing, and battles his doglike tendencies. His nemesis is Petey, a cat who cooks up devilish plans in his secret lab. The pages are filled with bold lines and colorful artwork that has a childlike feel and will delight readers. In an author's note, Pilkey explains that Dog Man is based on a character he created back in second grade, when he longed for silly books, and states that he hopes his title will help children associate reading with fun and even inspire some to craft their own stories. The text contains intentional grammatical errors, so readers should be prepared for misspellings. Panels that feature instructions on how to draw will motivate budding artists. VERDICT A riotously funny and original addition for all elementary school collections.—Lisa Gieskes, Richland County Public Library, Columbia, SC
Review
The critics are CRAZY about UNDERPANTS!
"Irresistible." -- "Entertainment Weekly"
"Call Pilkey... the savior of the 'reluctant reader.'" -- "USA Today"
"So appealing that youngsters won't notice that their vocabulary is stretching." -- "School Library Journal"
"Pilkey's sharp humor shines, and is as much fun for parents as their young readers." -- Parents' Choice Foundation
"Combines empowerment and empathy with age-appropriate humor and action." -- "Booklist"
"Celebrates the triumph of the good-hearted." -- The Educational Book and Media Association