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  • Bibliography:
    72 Books (9 Series)
  • First Book:
    August 1990
  • Latest Book:
    March 2024
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Full Series List in Order

Adventures of Ook and Gluk

1 - The Adventures of Ook and Gluk, Kung-Fu Cavemen from the Future (Aug-2010)

Big Dog and Little Dog

1 - Big Dog and Little Dog (Mar-1997)
2 - Big Dog and Little Dog Going for a Walk (Mar-1997)
3 - Big Dog and Little Dog Getting in Trouble (Oct-1997)
4 - Big Dog and Little Dog Wearing Sweaters (Oct-1998)
5 - Big Dog and Little Dog Making a Mistake (Apr-1999)

Captain Underpants

1 - The Adventures of Captain Underpants (Sep-1997)
2 - Captain Underpants and the Attack of the Talking Toilets (Feb-1999)
3 - Captain Underpants and the Invasion of the Incredibly Naughty Cafeteria Ladies from Outer Space (Sep-1999)
4 - Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants (Feb-2000)
5 - Captain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie Woman (Aug-2001)
6 - Captain Underpants and the Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy: Part 1 (Aug-2003)
7 - Captain Underpants and the Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy: Part 2 (Oct-2003)
8 - Captain Underpants and the Preposterous Plight of the Purple Potty People (Aug-2006)
9 - Captain Underpants and the Terrifying Return of Tippy Tinkletrousers (Sep-2012)
10 - Captain Underpants and the Revolting Revenge of the Radioactive Robo-Boxers (Jan-2013)
11 - Captain Underpants and the Tyrannical Retaliation of the Turbo Toilet 2000 (Sep-2014)
12 - Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot (Aug-2015)

Cat Kid Comic Club

1 - Cat Kid Comic Club (Dec-2020)
2 - Perspectives (Dec-2021)
3 - On Purpose (Apr-2022)
4 - Collaborations (Dec-2022)
5 - Influencers (Dec-2023)

Dog Man

1 - Dog Man (Sep-2016)
2 - Dog Man Unleashed (Jan-2017)
3 - A Tale of Two Kitties (Sep-2017)
4 - Dog Man and Cat Kid (Jan-2018)
5 - Lord of the Fleas (Sep-2018)
6 - Brawl of the Wild (Dec-2018)
7 - For Whom the Ball Rolls (Aug-2019)
8 - Fetch-22 (Dec-2019)
9 - Grime and Punishment (Sep-2020)
10 - Mothering Heights (Mar-2021)
11 - Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea (Apr-2023)
12 - The Scarlet Shedder (Mar-2024)

Dragon Tales

A Friend for Dragon: Dragon's First Tale (Sep-1994)
Dragon's Fat Cat (Sep-1995)
Dragon Gets by (Oct-1999)
Dragon's Halloween (Aug-2003)
Dragon's Merry Christmas (Oct-2003)

Dumb Bunnies

1 - The Dumb Bunnies (Sep-2007)
2 - Make Way for Dumb Bunnies (Sep-2007)
3 - The Dumb Bunnies' Easter (Feb-2008)
4 - The Dumb Bunnies Go to the Zoo (Apr-2009)

Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot

1 - Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot (Feb-2000)
2 - Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot Vs. the Mutant Mosquitoes From Mercury (Sep-2000)
3 - Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot Vs. the Voodoo Vultures from Venus (Feb-2001)
4 - Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot Vs. the Mecha-Monkeys from Mars (Feb-2002)
5 - Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot Vs. the Jurassic Jackrabbits from Jupiter (Sep-2002)
6 - Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot Vs. Stupid Stinkbugs From Saturn (Aug-2003)
7 - Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot Vs. the Uranium Unicorns from Uranus (Sep-2005)
8 - Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Naughty Nightcrawlers from Neptune (Feb-2016)
9 - Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Unpleasant Penguins from Pluto (Jun-2016)
Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot Astro-Activity Book O'Fun (Mar-2006)

Super Diaper Baby

1 - The Adventures of Super Diaper Baby (Feb-2002)
2 - The Invasion of the Potty Snatchers (Jul-2011)

Book List in Order: 72 titles



  • From Dav Pilkey, creator of the New York Times bestselling Dog Man and Captain Underpants series, comes a tall tale of tall-tailed toms!

    On the night before Thanksgiving, a group of children visit a turkey farm and meet Farmer Mack Nug...



  • From Dav Pilkey, creator of the New York Times bestselling Dog Man and Captain Underpants series, comes Dragon, the heartwarming hero adored by Dav's youngest readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, A...






  • From Dav Pilkey, creator of the New York Times bestselling Dog Man and Captain Underpants series, comes Hally Tosis, the adorable dog that will take your breath away!Hally Tosis is a great family dog, but there is one rotten thing about her: her brea...




  • From Dav Pilkey, creator of the New York Times bestselling Dog Man and Captain Underpants series, comes Dragon, the heartwarming hero adored by Dav's youngest readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, A...



  • 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 tea...



  • 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 t...






  • In this lovable board book series, Dav Pilkey captures the humor of everyday canine behavior. The sweet personalities, lasting friendship, and hilarious antics of Big Dog and Little Dog will enchant little ones and entertain dog lovers of all ages.



  • In this lovable board book series, Dav Pilkey captures the humor of everyday canine behavior. The sweet personalities, lasting friendship, and hilarious antics of Big Dog and Little Dog will enchant little ones and entertain dog lovers of all ages.



  • George and Harold have created the greatest superhero in the history of their elementary school -- and now they’re going to bring him to life! Meet Captain Underpants! His true identity is so secret, even he doesn’t know who he is! Acclaimed a...



  • When Big Dog and Little Dog play tug-o-war with the couch cushions, the furniture ends up ruined and their person is not pleased. Best friends have to be great at sharing in this case, sharing the blame! With deceptively simple text, graphic illustra...



  • A 1997 Caldecott Honor artist and the illustrator of the hugely popular Dumb Bunnies series introduces the adventures of a family of very silly geese who fly south for the winter--in June--via a hot-air balloon....



  • Little Dog has a sweater, but what about Big Dog? After a quick search in the bedroom (and making a bit of a mess), Big Dog finds the perfect one. But how will he put it on? Good thing he has Little Dog to help! With deceptively simple text, graphic ...



  • George and Harold are usually responsible kids ... whenever anything bad happens. George and Harold are usually responsible! And it looks like they're up to their old tricks again! First, they ruined the school's science fair with a series of sill...



  • Big Dog and Little Dog are going for a walk. They spot a kitty. Uh-oh. . . . Looks like Big Dog and Little Dog are in for a surprise, and it doesn’t smell good! Irresistible as ever, these two canine chums romp through this welcome addition to the ...



  • 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 peop...



  • He defeated the diabolical Dr. Diaper.... He terminated the terrible talking toilets....Now he's in for the fight of his life. Can Captain Underpants and his drawers hold up under the pressure from three massive, tentacled space aliens (in disguise) ...






  • From Dav Pilkey, creator of the #1 New York Times bestselling Dog Man and Captain Underpants series, comes Dragon, the heartwarming hero adored by Dav's youngest readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line...



  • Getting picked on by creeps at your school? Wish you had a special friend? Meet Ricky Ricotta and his giant flying Robot! Young readers will cheer as Ricky and his enormous flying Robot friend soar through the air and battle the diabolical Dr....



  • 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, Geo...



  • Ricky Ricotta may be a small mouse, but he has a VERY big friend -- a giant flying Robot! And when an evil, outerspace villain named Mr. Mosquito invades Earth with an army of Mutant Mosquitoes from Mercury, Ricky and his Robot know exactly what to d...



  • Ever wish you had a flying Robot for a best friend? Wouldn't it be great to have a Robot so big and powerful that nobody would ever mess with you again? Friendly Robots can be fun! But with giant friends come giant responsibilities. In this book, the...



  • They defeated Dr. Diaper! They trampled the terrible talking toilets! They crushed the crazy cafeteria ladies! And they prevented preposterous Professor Poopypants from pulverizing the planet! Now George and Harold are back for more fun and games wit...



  • 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, Wedgi...



  • George Beard and Harold Hutchins are two amazing kids. Not only did they create Captain Underpants, but they've saved the world five times! Now George and Harold bring you an all-new superhero who's faster than a speeding stroller, more powerful than...



  • 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 a...



  • Join George Beard and Harold Hutchins for a wedgie-powered wonder! This is the all new "Captain Underpants Extra-Crunchy Book O' Fun 2"! Word-searches, mazes, quizzes, crosswords and truly disgusting jokes combine to make this a must for any fan of C...






  • You'll LAUGH! You'll CRY! You'll WET YOUR PANTS WITH JOY when you join George and Harold for more fun 'n' games with the amazing Captain Underpants and the world's smallest superhero, Super Diaper Baby. Learn how to draw your favorite characters, tel...



  • Hooray! Today is Ricky Ricotta's birthday, and it is going to be the BEST day ever! As a special treat, Ricky's family is going to the museum to see dinosaurs. But when they get there, an evil space-bunny named General Jackrabbit is creating Jurassic...




  • It's time for Mousopolis's First Annual Barbecue Cook-Off. But just when the fun is about to begin, the irresistible aroma of barbecue sauce awakens the most frightening creature known to mousekind: the dreaded Dogzilla. As her horrible doggy breath ...



  • From Dav Pilkey, creator of the #1 New York Times bestselling Dog Man and Captain Underpants series, comes Dragon, the heartwarming hero adored by Dav's youngest readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line...



  • Doctor Varmint and his beautiful assistant, Rosie Rodent, have made--and captured--a stunning scientific discovery: the mighty Kat Kong. But when he breaks free from his shackles and tears through the streets of Mousopolis, there's no stopping his te...



  • George and Harold are in a sticky situation. Their latest prank has snotty school brainiac Melvin Sneedly seeing red, and he can't wait to get them back. But when Melvin tries to transform himself into a bionic-powered superboy, things get a little g...



  • Oh, no! Ricky Ricotta and his Mighty Robot have to spend all day playing with Ricky's Cousin Lucy. How boring! But when a smelly space-monster named Sergeant Stinkbug lands in Squeakyville and kidnaps Lucy, things get much, much worse. Luckily, Ricky...



  • From Dav Pilkey, creator of the #1 New York Times bestselling Dog Man and Captain Underpants series, comes Dragon, the heartwarming hero adored by Dav's youngest readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line...



  • Just when they thought they were out, it pulls them back in! Our heroes beat the Bionic Booger Boy, but they forgot about those rascally Robo-Boogers. Join George, Harold, Mr. Krupp, Melvin Sneedly, and Sulu the Bionic Hamster on an adventure that wi...






  • 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...



  • Join Ricky and his Robot for some MIGHTY BIG fun in this collection of puzzles, games, jokes, and more. Perfect for kids who aren't quite ready for CU, this activity book is truly out of this world!

    Join Ricky and his Mighty Robot as they take...



  • Have George and Harold completely lost their minds? Their time-traveling Purple Potty has landed them in a crazy place where the teachers are always nice, the cafeteria serves delicious food, and the school principal, Mr. Krupp, actually thinks they'...



  • Meet the Dumb Bunnies.They eat lunch in a carwash. They go bowling in a library. And they ice-skate on the bottom of a lake. Everything the Dumb Bunnies do is REALLY dumb--but lots of fun.
    When an intruder sneaks into their house, this spectacula...



  • Meet the Dumb Bunnies. They eat lunch in a carwash. They go bowling in a library. And they ice-skate on the bottom of a lake. Everything the Dumb Bunnies do is REALLY dumb--but lots of fun.
    One stormy morning, the Dumb Bunnies decide it's perfect ...



  • From the hilarious Dav Pilkey, the annual Easter bestseller that's so dumb it's actually about Christmas--now in Scholastic Bookshelf!

    From the mind of children's book creator Dav Pilkey comes another tale of bunnies so dippy, so doofy...



  • From the bestselling author of Captain Underpants, Dav Pilkey, comes a hilarious picture book about a silly rabbit family and their adventures! Available again in hardcover for just $10.99!

    Go wild with the Dumb Bunnies! Momma Bunny is...



  • SUCKAS BEWARE!!! MEET OOK AND GLUK, the coolest caveboys to step out of the Stone Age! It's 500,001 BC, and Ook and Gluk's happy hometown of Caveland, Ohio, is under attack. The world's most evil corporation from the future has invaded the past, and ...



  • Dr. Dilbert Dinkle started his career as an ordinary, everyday evil genius/inventor/bank robber. But when he awakens one day transformed into a walking, talking puddle of pee, he vows to destroy every toilet in town. Will the devious Dr. Dinkle and h...



  • THE BULLY BATTLE BEGINS! When we last saw George and Harold, they were headed to jail for the rest of their lives. What could be worse? How about being pulled from prison by a time-traveling tyrant named Tippy Tinkletrousers! Now the boys are taki...






  • A world without UNDERPANTS?!!! When we last saw our heroes, George and Harold, they had been turned into evil zombie nerds doomed to roam a devastated, postapocalyptic planet for all eternity. But why, you might ask, didn't the amazing Captain Und...



  • When the Incredible Robo-Plunger defeated the evil Turbo Toilet 2000, George and Harold thought their toilet troubles were over. Unfortunately, their porcelain problems were only beginning . . . Just when you thought it was safe to flush . . . ...



  • There's something rotten in the state of Ohio, and it's smellier than a pile of putrid gym socks! Steer clear -- it's Sir Stinks-A-Lot! George and Harold, and their doubles, Yesterday George and Yesterday Harold, have a good thing going. Two of th...



  • Ricky Ricotta and his Mighty Robot are in for a sticky, slimy surprise! Ricky and his Mighty Robot have built the coolest fort Squeakyville has ever seen, and they can't wait for the fun to begin! But then Cousin Lucy arrives with her pets and pl...



  • Ricky Ricotta and his Mighty Robot face off against a flock of flightless foes! Ricky and his Mighty Robot have made a mess. They've been mean to Cousin Lucy, and now they must make it up to her. But their surprise present for Lucy turns into a tr...



  • New from the creator of Captain Underpants, it's Dog Man, the #1 New York Times bestselling, crime-biting canine who is part dog, part man, and ALL HERO! George and Harold have created a new hero who digs into deception, claws after crooks, and ro...



  • Dog Man, the newest hero from the creator of Captain Underpants, 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 ju...



  • 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, the newest hero from the creator of Captain Underpants, hasn'...



  • Hot diggity dog! Dog Man, the newest hero from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants, 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 ...




  • When a new 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...



  • 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...



  • Petey learns what it means to do good in the seventh Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey. The Supa Buddies have been working hard to help Dog Man overcome his bad habits. But when his obsessions turn to fears, Dog ...



  • Li'l Petey gets caught in some family drama in the eighth Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey. Petey the Cat is out of jail, and he has a brand-new lease on life. While Petey's reevaluated what matters most...



  • The next great Dog Man adventure from the worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey. You'll howl with laughter! The Supa Buddies bamboozled the baddies, but all's not right in the world. Dog Man has a new problem to pound, and he&...



  • A pioneering new graphic novel series by Dav Pilkey, the author and illustrator of the internationally bestselling Dog Man and Captain Underpants series. In Cat Kid Comic Club, Li'l Petey, Flippy, and Molly introduce twenty-one rambunctious, ...



  • Dog Man and Petey face their biggest challenges yet in the tenth Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and illustrator Dav Pilkey.Dog Man is down on his luck, Petey confronts his not so purr-fect past, and Grampa is up to no good. The world ...



  • Cat Kid Comic Club is back in session in this groundbreaking graphic novel narrative by Dav Pilkey, the worldwide bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator of Dog Man. Flippy, Molly, Li'l Petey, and twenty-one baby frogs each have s...



  • The Cat Kid Comic Club is deep in discovery in the newest graphic novel in the hilarious and heartwarming worldwide bestselling series by Dav Pilkey, the author and illustrator of Dog Man.The comic club is going in all different directions! Naomi, Me...



  • The Cat Kid Comic Club learns to collaborate in this creative, funny, and insightful graphic novel by Dav Pilkey, the author and illustrator of Dog Man. Excitement and imagination run wild as Naomi, Melvin, Poppy, Gilbert, Curly, and their sibling...



  • DOG MAN IS BACK! The highly anticipated new graphic novel in the #1 worldwide bestselling series starring everyone's favorite canine superhero by award-winning author and illustrator Dav Pilkey!Piggy has returned, and his newest plot is his most diab...



  • The newest graphic novel in the #1 bestselling series by Dav Pilkey, the author and illustrator of Dog Man!The Cat Kid Comic Club is in crisis! After learning that one of their comics will be published, the baby frogs are filled with anxiety and doub...



  • Our canine superhero returns in DOG MAN: THE SCARLET SHEDDER, the suspenseful and hilarious twelfth graphic novel in the #1 worldwide bestselling series by award-winning author and illustrator Dav Pilkey!P.U.! Dog Man got sprayed by a skunk! After be...


Award-Winning Books by Dav Pilkey

The Adventures of Captain Underpants
1999 Colorado Children's Book Award -- Junior Novel
2000 Garden State Children's Book Award -- Children's Fiction
2000 Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award -- Grades K-3
2000 West Virginia Children's Book Award -- Children's
2001 Buckeye Children's Book Award -- Grades 3-5
Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants
2001 Bookseller's Choice -- Beginning Readers
2009 Garden State Children's Book Award -- Children's Fiction
Captain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie Woman
2003 Buckeye Children's Book Award -- Grades 3-5
2004 Garden State Children's Book Award -- Children's Fiction
Dog Breath!: The Horrible Trouble With Hally Tosis
1998 California Young Reader Medal -- Primary
1998 Georgia Children's Book Award -- Picture Storybook
Dogzilla
1996 Virginia Readers Choice Award -- Primary
1997 Buckeye Children's Book Award -- Grades K-2


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Dav Pilkey has published 72 books.

Dav Pilkey does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, The Scarlet Shedder, was published in March 2024.

The first book by Dav Pilkey, Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving, was published in August 1990.

Yes. Dav Pilkey has 9 series.