Dog Man: Big Jim Begins: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #13): From the Creator of Captain Underpants

My oldest son has started collecting these books. Seven more books until he has the entire collection.

My 8yo loved it and is ready for more! Fun pictures as always from Dav Pilkey.

Read it in a day

Great book for kids

My son loves it

a classic that will never go out of style

Another year, another Dog Man book, and my kid was absolutely bouncing off the walls. Dav Pilkey is a master at this, and Big Jim Begins is no exception. The humor is spot on, the art is a total blast, and my kid tore through it in about an hour, which is always a win. The backstory for Big Jim is a really nice touch, and it adds some surprising heart to a character we've seen before. The positive messages about friendship and believing in yourself are also woven in really well, without feeling too preachy.My one small criticism is that, while the story is good, it feels like it's setting up the next book more than it is a standalone adventure. It leaves things on a bit of a cliffhanger, which is great for building anticipation but a little frustrating when you want a complete story in one sitting. It's a minor thing, but it's why it gets four stars instead of five. It's still a must-buy for any Dog Man fan, but just be prepared for the inevitable question: "When does the next one come out?!"

My son loves it!