When Dav Pilkey was a kid, he was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia. Dav was so disruptive in class that his teachers made him sit out in the hallway every day. Luckily, Dav loved to draw and make up stories. He spent his time in the hallway creating his own original comic books - the very first adventures of Dog Man and Captain Underpants.
In college, Dav met a teacher who encouraged him to illustrate and write. He won a national competition in 1986 and the prize was the publication of his first book, World War Won.
He made many other books before being awarded the 1998 California Young Reader Medal for Dog Breath,
which was published in 1994, and in 1997 he won the Caldecott Honor for The Paperboy.
The Adventures of Super Diaper Baby, published in 2002,
was the first complete graphic novel spin-off from the Captain Underpants series and appeared at #6 on the USA Today bestseller list for all books, both adult and children's, and was also a New York Times bestseller. It was followed by Super Diaper Baby 2: The Invasion of the Potty Snatchers,
also a USA Today bestseller. The unconventional style of these graphic novels is intended to encourage uninhibited creativity in kids.
His stories are semi-autobiographical and explore universal themes that celebrate friendship, tolerance, and the triumph of the good-hearted
Here’s a list of Dav Pilkey’s notable books by year, along with brief descriptions and Amazon links:
1990
The Adventures of Dog Man – An early work from Pilkey that inspired his later, more famous Dog Man series.
1994
Dragon Gets By – Part of the Dragon series, this story follows Dragon, a friendly and naïve character, as he navigates his day-to-day life.
Dragon's Fat Cat – Dragon adopts a stray cat, leading to humorous situations as they adjust to each other.
1997
The Adventures of Captain Underpants – The first book in the Captain Underpants series. Two fourth graders, George and Harold, hypnotize their principal into becoming the superhero, Captain Underpants.
1999
Captain Underpants and the Attack of the Talking Toilets – George and Harold accidentally create an army of talking toilets, and Captain Underpants is the only one who can stop them.
2000
Captain Underpants and the Invasion of the Incredibly Naughty Cafeteria Ladies from Outer Space – George, Harold, and Captain Underpants face alien cafeteria workers with a plot to take over the school.
2001
Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants – Professor Poopypants, upset that everyone mocks his name, plots to shrink the world.
2003
Captain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie Woman – Harold and George accidentally turn their teacher into a supervillain with a passion for wedgies.
2006
Captain Underpants and the Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy, Part 1: The Night of the Nasty Nostril Nuggets – A classmate, Melvin, becomes a booger-based villain, and Captain Underpants must defeat him.
2007
Captain Underpants and the Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy, Part 2: The Revenge of the Ridiculous Robo-Boogers – The sequel where Captain Underpants and the boys finish their fight against Melvin’s booger robots.
2010
The Adventures of Ook and Gluk: Kung-Fu Cavemen from the Future – A spin-off graphic novel from the Captain Underpants series, featuring two cavemen who learn kung fu to defeat evil robots.
2011
Super Diaper Baby 2: The Invasion of the Potty Snatchers – This Captain Underpants spin-off series follows Super Diaper Baby as he faces off against an evil potty.
2013
Captain Underpants and the Terrifying Return of Tippy Tinkletrousers – Tippy Tinkletrousers returns, with his time-freezing abilities causing havoc for George, Harold, and Captain Underpants.
2014
Captain Underpants and the Revolting Revenge of the Radioactive Robo-Boxers – George and Harold go back in time to try to stop Tippy Tinkletrousers from altering the past.
2015
Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot – The final book in the Captain Underpants series, where George and Harold’s gym teacher transforms into the villain Sir Stinks-A-Lot.
2016
Dog Man – The first book in the Dog Man series. A police dog and his human partner get injured, leading to the creation of Dog Man, a part-dog, part-human crimefighter.
2017
Dog Man: Unleashed – Dog Man faces new villains, including a giant robot, and must save the city from destruction.
Dog Man: A Tale of Two Kitties – Dog Man must stop Petey the Cat and his evil clone from causing chaos.
2018
Dog Man and Cat Kid – Dog Man is tasked with babysitting Lil' Petey, a small clone of Petey the Cat, while keeping the city safe.
Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas – Dog Man and his friends must battle an army of fleas led by a mysterious villain.
2019
Dog Man: Brawl of the Wild – Dog Man is accused of a crime he didn’t commit and must clear his name.
Dog Man: For Whom the Ball Rolls – Dog Man confronts his greatest enemy yet: a villain who manipulates balls.
2020
Dog Man: Fetch-22 – Dog Man battles Petey’s evil plans, which involve brainwashed fish and plants.
Dog Man: Grime and Punishment – Dog Man faces a moral dilemma when he’s fired from his job and must choose between obedience and justice.
2021
Mothering Heights – Dog Man must face off against his toughest enemy yet while learning the importance of love and understanding.
Dav Pilkey’s works are known for their humor, irreverence, and appeal to young readers, often featuring unconventional heroes and silly scenarios. His books encourage creativity and emphasize the power of imagination.
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