Books to Read if You Like Dog Man

The Dog Man movie came out January 31! By now, many of us have read the entire Dog Man series by Dav Pilkey many times over, and we're looking for new books with the same humor and fun that Dog Man brings. Here is a list of books and series to check out if you love Dog Man!

Graphic Novels

One of the things we love about Dog Man is its graphic novel format. Here are some other graphic novels to pick up.

Hilo by Judd Winick

What happens when a boy falls out of the sky and has to learn everything about Earth? This funny series features friendship and adventure. Dav Pilkey, the author of Dog Man, says that Hilo is "fast paced, furiously funny, and will have kids waiting on the edge of their seats."

InvestiGATORS by John Patrick Green

This graphic novel series follows an alligator spy duo - Mango and Brash - as they travel through sewers and solve mysteries one clue at a time. If you're a fan of this series, be sure to read Agents of S.U.I.T., its companion series!

Lunch Lady by Jarrett Krosoczka

This series follows a lunch lady with a secret: she fights crime. This funny, adventure-filled series tells both the students' and the lunch lady's perspective. It has a lot of action, so readers won't want to put it down.

The Bad Guys by Aaron Blabey

What happens when a group of misfit animals no longer want to be considered "bad guys"? This series follows the adventures of Mr. Wolf,  Mr. Snake, Mr. Shark, and Mr. Piranha as they try to become good guys.

Big Nate by Lincoln Peirce


This series follows middle-schooler Nate Wright as he navigates sixth grade while avoiding boredom and his archnemesis, Gina. Big Nate has a similar pace and humor as Dog Man, so make sure to check it out. Even Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, says, "Big Nate is funny, big time."

Chapter Books

Some chapter books have the same humor and adventure that Dog Man has - many of them include illustrations as well!

Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney

This series follows a middle-school student named Greg, who writes about his life preparing for a future when he is rich and famous. 

Timmy Failure by Stephan Pastis



Timmy Failure is a hilarious, confident kid detective. In this illustrated series, Timmy Failure is building his private investigating business by solving mysteries with his sidekick and pet polar bear named Total.

They Call Me No Sam! by Drew Daywalt







This heavily illustrated book follows a troublesome pug named Sam, who must think on his feet when people attempt to steal from his owners' house.

Stick Dog by Tom Watson


The Stick Dog series follows a group of stray dogs on their adventures to find delicious food. This funny series has tons of pictures and fun adventures and allows readers to consider what dogs might be thinking and feeling. It is a quick, funny read perfect for fans of Dog Man and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.


I hope you find something fun to read from this list! Please let us know if you have any other great suggestions.

-Alyssa

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