New Releases by Dav Pilkey

Originally published: New York: Orchard Books, 1992.

The heroic hound is send to jail in the sixth Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey. Is Dog Man bad to the bone? The canine cop is sent to the pound for a crime he didn''t commit! While his pals work to prove his innocence, Dog Man struggles to find his place among dogs and people. Being a part of both worlds, will he ever fully fit in with one? 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.

The SIXTH book in the hilarious series from the creator of Captain Underpants! Is Dog Man bad to the bone? The heroic hound is sent to the pound for a crime he didn''t commit! While his pals work to prove his innocence, Dog Man struggles to find his place among dogs and people. Being a part of both worlds, will he ever fully fit in with one?

The Supa Buddies convene to deal with some new villains in the fifth Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey. When a fresh bunch of baddies bust up the town, Dog Man is called into action -- and this time he isn''t alone. With a cute kitten and a remarkable robot by his side, our heroes must save the day by joining forces with an unlikely ally: Petey, the World''s Most Evil Cat. But can the villainous Petey avoid vengeance and venture into virtue? 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.

Howl with laughter with Dog Man, the #1 New York Times bestselling series from Dav Pilkey!

Howl with laughter with Dog Man, the #1 New York Times bestselling series from Dav Pilkey!

Action and mystery abound on the movie set in the fourth Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey. Hot diggity dog! Dog Man is back -- and this time he''s not alone. The heroic hound with a real nose for justice now has a furry feline sidekick, and together they have a mystery to sniff out! When a new kitty sitter arrives and a glamorous movie starlet goes missing, it''s up to Dog Man and Cat Kid to save the day! Will these heroes stay hot on the trail, or will Petey, the World''s Most Evil Cat, send them barking up the wrong tree? 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.

A cute kitten disrupts Petey''s plans in the third Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey. He was the best of dogs... He was the worst of dogs... It was the age of invention... It was the season of surprise... It was the eve of supa sadness... It was the dawn of hope... Dog Man hasn''t always been a paws-itive addition to the police force. While he can muzzle miscreants, he tends to leave a slick of slobber in his wake! This time, Petey the Cat''s dragged in a tiny bit of trouble -- a double in the form of a kitten clone. Dog Man will have to work twice as hard to bust these furballs and remain top dog! 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.

George and Harold have created a new super-hero who digs into deception. When Greg the police dog and his cop companion are injured on the job, a life-saving surgery changes the course of history. With the head of a dog and the body of a human, Dog Man has a nose for justice. But can he resist the call of the wild to answer the call of duty?

Petey is up to no good in the second Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey. Dog Man is still learning a few tricks of the trade. Petey the Cat is out of the bag, and his criminal curiosity is taking the city by storm. Something fishy is going on! Can Dog Man unleash justice on this ruffian in time to save the city, or will Petey get away with the purr-fect crime? 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.

New from the creators of Captain Underpants, it''s Dog Man, the crime-biting canine who is part dog, part man, and ALL COP! George and Harold have created a new hero who digs into deception, claws after crooks, and rolls over robbers. When Greg the police dog and his cop companion are injured on the job, a life-saving surgery changes the course of history, and Dog Man is born. With the head of a dog and the body of a human, this heroic hound has a real nose for justice. But can he resist the call of the wild to answer the call of duty? This new series from Dav Pilkey may use conventional spelling but it is still full of all the same humour and fun of George and Harold''s previous graphic novels!

From Dav Pilkey, creator of the New York Times bestselling Dog Man and Captain Underpants series, comes Oscar, a little dog with a big bullying problem. Oscar is a little dog with a big problem -- he gets more tricks than treats because other dogs tease him all the time. But one brave act on Halloween makes Oscar a Grade-A hero, proving that a little wiener can be a real winner!

Gargoyles have been feared and misunderstood for centuries, but now Caldecott Honor artist Dav Pilkey tells the real story of these gentle stone creatures come to life. Behind their cold, stone faces, gargoyles have warm, loving souls -- yet most people don''t look deeply enough to notice. Angels can see the good inside them, though, and tonight the angels will sweep down to take their silent, stone friends on a magical journey, hand in hand.Caldecott Honor artist Dav Pilkey''s lyrical tale of these gentle stone creatures come to life is a reminder that everyone -- from the grievers to the dreamers to the believers -- is worthy of love.

Big Dog and Little Dog get in trouble when they chase the wrong kitty.

From #1 bestselling author-illustrator Dav Pilkey, a Caldecott Honor picture book about a boy, his dog, and the solitude they share before the world wakes up. In the still before dawn, while the rest of the world is sleeping, a boy and his dog leave the comfort of their warm bed to deliver newspapers. As the boy pedals his bike along a route he knows by heart, his dog runs by his side, both enjoying a world that, before sunrise, belongs only to them. Bestselling author-illustrator Dav Pilkey celebrates the beauty found in silence and the peace that comes from being with a beloved friend in this Caldecott Honor-winning picture book. For more acclaimed picture books from Dav Pilkey, check out Dog Breath, The Hallo-Wiener, ''Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving, and Julius (written by Angela Johnson). And don''t forget the worldwide bestselling Dog Man and Cat Kid Comic Club graphic novels and Captain Underpants chapter books!

Massive box set featuring the first ten books of Dav Pilkey''s hilarious Dog Man series.

New York Times bestselling author Dav Pilkey''s Captain Underpants soars to greater heights with the breakthrough fourth book--now in full color! George and Harold are fourth-grade buddies with a penchant for practical jokes. When the boys'' latest prank drives their science teacher over the edge, their clueless principal, Mr. Krupp, quickly hires a replacement: Professor Pippy P. Poopypants. Of course, George and Harold can''t resist making fun of the Professor''s silly name. But then the Professor retaliates by forcing everyone in town to change their own names to be equally silly, with colossal consequences!

Meet Big Dog and Little Dog, stars of an early reader series by "Captain Underpants" creator Dav Pilkey! Home alone and wanting to play, what do two doggy pals do? Pillow fight! With easy vocabulary, repetition, and bold illustrations, this book is sure to give young readers a good base for decoding and comprehension, while tickling their funny bones as only Pilkey can.

Be afraid, be very afraid of Terrifying Tales, the sixth volume in the Guys Read Library of Great Reading. Eleven masters of suspense—Kelly Barnhill, Michael Buckley, Adam Gidwitz, Adele Griffin and Lisa Brown, Claire Legrand, Nikki Loftin, Daniel José Older, Dav Pilkey, R.L. Stine, and Rita Williams-Garcia—have come together to bring you a bone-chilling collection of original ghost stories with illustrations by Gris Grimly, perfect for sharing around the campfire, reading under the covers with a flashlight, and scaring your friends’ pants off. Compiled and edited by kid-lit madman Jon Scieszka, Guys Read: Terrifying Tales is a creepy-fun read (if you’re brave enough, that is).

From Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants, and acclaimed artist Dan Santat, a thrilling friendship adventure with all-new full-color illustrations and mini-comics throughout! Having a big best friend isn''t always big fun...Ricky Ricotta loves his Mighty Robot. They do everything together, but it''s sometimes hard for a small mouse to have such a big buddy! If only the Mighty Robot could find someone his own size to play with, Ricky might finally have some fun by himself.Little does Ricky know, his wish is about to come true. Evil Uncle Unicorn has a top-secret plan to trap the Mighty Robot so that he can take over Earth, and he''s got a giant surprise in store. Once again, it''s up to Ricky to save the planet -- and his best friend!

"Includes another new original comic by George and Harold"--P. [4] of cover.

From Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants, and acclaimed artist Dan Santat, an out-of-this-world friendship adventure with all-new full-color illustrations! Ricky Ricotta and his Mighty Robot are ready for the best day ever!Today is Ricky''s birthday, and it''s off to a great start! After peanut-butter pancakes and presents, Ricky''s parents are taking him and his Mighty Robot to see dinosaurs at the museum. And they have a surprise for Ricky: His cousin, Lucy, is coming with them! Ricky thinks Lucy is a real pest. Suddenly, things aren''t looking so sunny anymore.At the museum, there is another surprise in store. General Jackrabbit, an evil genius from the planet Jupiter, is jumping for joy! He has just created three Jurassic Jackrabbits to help him take over Earth. Can Ricky and his Robot beat these big, bad bunnies? Or will this end up the WORST birthday ever?

From Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants, and acclaimed artist Dan Santat, an out-of-this-world friendship adventure with all-new full-color illustrations! Best friends always stick together -- especially when they are in trouble!Ricky Ricotta and his Mighty Robot always watch out for each other -- that''s what friends are for! This time, they''ve managed to mangle the Ricotta family''s minivan. Somehow they have to find a way to make up for their mistake.When a mean little Martian named Major Monkey invades Earth, Ricky and his Robot race to save the day once more. But Major Monkey has a plan to get rid of Ricky''s Robot so that no one will be able to stop him! Now it''s up to Ricky to rescue his friend and keep Major Monkey from menacing mousekind!

From the creator of CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS, comes this out-of-this-world friendship adventure - now in full colour. In the third title in the Ricky Ricotta series, Ricky and his best friend, a giant flying Robot, save the world from Victor Von Vulture and his vicious Voodoo Vultures from Venus.

The fourth book in Dav Pilkey''s mega-bestselling Captain Underpants series. Now with super-cool foil covers! Shiny! Fun! George and Harold aren''t bad kids. They just like to "liven things up" for everybody. Unfortunately, their thoughtful jokes sometimes get them into a LOT of trouble. And when Professor Pippy P. Poopypants becomes their new science teacher . . . well, George and Harold almost cause the entire planet to be taken over by a maniacal, mad-scientist guy in a giant robot suit! Who will stop the perilous plot of Poopypants?!!? This looks like a job for Captain Underpants!

The eighth book in Dav Pilkey''s mega-bestselling Captain Underpants series. Now with super-cool foil covers! Shiny! Fun! When we last saw George and Harold, they were about to take their pet pterodactyl Crackers back to the Cretaceous period. But things didn''t work out quite as they had hoped. They''ve entered an absurd alternate reality where teachers are nice, kids are allowed to read banned books, and the cafeteria food doesn''t smell like dirty diapers. Even worse, they''ve discovered alternate versions of themselves -- Evil George and Evil Harold -- who plan to unleash some preposterous plans on Piqua, Ohio. Now it''s up to George and Harold to defeat the evil twins and THEIR superhero, Captain Blunderpants!

The fifth book in Dav Pilkey''s mega-bestselling Captain Underpants series. Now with super-cool foil covers! Shiny! Fun! George and Harold have really done it this time . . . they''ve created a MONSTER! She''s faster, smarter, and more evil than anything the world has seen before -- she''s Wedgie Woman! With the help of her horrible robots and her horrendous hairdo, Wedgie Woman is on a mission to take over the world, and she''ll give a whopping wedgie to anyone who stands in her way -- including Captain Underpants. Will Wedgie Woman''s wicked ways spell the end for our heroes? You''ll have to read the book to find out. And in the meantime . . . watch your back!

George and Harold have created the greatest superhero in the history of their school - and now they''re about to bring him to life! MEET CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS! HIS TRUE IDENTITY IS SO SECRET, EVEN HE DOESN''T KNOW WHO HE IS! FIGHTING FOR TRUTH, JUSTICE AND ALL THINGS PRE-SHRUNK AND COTTONY!

From Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants, and acclaimed artist Dan Santat, an out-of-this-world friendship adventure with all-new full-color illustrations! Ricky Ricotta may be small, but he has the biggest best friend around!There''s nothing better than being buddies with a giant flying Robot. Ricky''s Mighty Robot always gets him to school on time, keeps bullies away, and even helps out with homework. These two friends do everything together!When Mr. Mosquito, a meanie from the planet Mercury, invades Earth with his Mutant Mosquitoes, Ricky and his Robot rush to the rescue. But with the Mighty Robot in deep danger, Ricky will have to be brave on his own to save the day!

George and Harold are back in another icky adventure! When class boffin Melvin Sneedly goes too far with his latest amazing invention, the Bionic Booger Boy comes to sticky, snotty, bad-tempered life...