Dav Pilkey Books

When Li’l Petey calls the frogs back together for their next round of comic club adventures, it feels both familiar and brand new. There’s excitement, but also tension—a sense that everyone wants to make something great yet isn’t sure how. The playful group discussions soon give way to deeper questi...

From Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose

When the creative process gets tough, the frogs experience what we all do: self-doubt. Some worry their comics aren’t funny enough; others feel like their ideas have dried up. This struggle is where the true heartbeat of the book lies. Creativity isn’t clean—it’s messy, noisy, and often hilarious. S...

From Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose

Every tale begins with purpose, and for Dog Man, that purpose never wavers—protecting the city he loves. Half dog, half cop, he takes on his job with absolute enthusiasm, chasing criminals, wagging his tail, and spreading goodwill wherever he goes. He’s not sophisticated, and he doesn’t always follo...

From Dog Man Unleashed

Of course, a hero’s story would be incomplete without a troublemaker. Petey the Cat—clever, cynical, and always scheming—returns from the first book as Dog Man’s most persistent adversary. Petey represents intellect without empathy. He’s the classic trickster, constantly testing how far manipulation...

From Dog Man Unleashed

At the beginning of the story, Dog Man continues to protect his city with unwavering loyalty. He’s grown from the impulsive, eager hero of earlier books into someone nearly legendary—admired by citizens, respected by colleagues. Yet fame is tricky; it can distract from purpose. As Dog Man’s populari...

From Dog Man and Cat Kid

Li’l Petey, the clone, isn’t what Petey expected. He’s cheerful, compassionate, and wildly imaginative—a natural magnet for good-hearted mischief. His curiosity baffles his creator. How could something born from a villain be so kind? This question echoes through every scene between Petey and Li’l Pe...

From Dog Man and Cat Kid