Books Like Dog Man: 11 Series for Fans of Dav Pilkey

by Devon A. Corneal

Dav Pilkey, beloved author of the Captain Underpants series, has also delighted readers with the adventures of its part canine, part cop protagonist, Dog Man. If your child can’t wait for the next Dog Man installment, we have some suggestions for books and series we think they’ll love. All have laugh-out-loud plots and fun-filled illustrations to keep reluctant readers and the adults who love them engaged. These are books the whole family can enjoy!

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Editor’s note: This post was originally published in 2017 and updated in 2023.