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Dog Man 13: Big Jim Begins — Content Guide for Parents

By Dav PilkeyScholastic2025-10-09ISBN 9780702339189224 pages
Dog Man 13: Big Jim Begins

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

In DOG MAN: BIG JIM BEGINS, discover the origin of our beloved characters from the Dog Manseries as they join forces to stop the Space Cuties from destroying the city. Will the past predict the future for Dog Man and his friends? Will goodness and bravery prevail? Can anything happen if you truly believe?

Get ready for another unforgettablebook in the #1 worldwide bestselling series from master graphic novelist and award-winning illustrator Dav Pilkey. AND coming soon, the Dog Manmovie from DreamWorks Animation and Universal Pictures!

For more heartfelt and humorous adventures, join Flippy and Li'l Petey in the Cat Kid Comic Clubseries. Have fun with creativity with the official colouring book, Dog Man With Love. And don't forget about the series that started it all: Captain Underpants!

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 doing good.

Full colour pages throughout.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Dog Man 13: Big Jim Begins appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The series includes cartoon violence, such as slapstick accidents and battles, but the specific severity in 'Big Jim Begins' is not detailed in the search results. No scary content is indicated in the search results for 'Dog Man 13: Big Jim Begins'.

  • Does Dog Man 13: Big Jim Begins have violence?

    The series includes cartoon violence, such as slapstick accidents and battles, but the specific severity in 'Big Jim Begins' is not detailed in the search results.

  • Does Dog Man 13: Big Jim Begins have scary content?

    No scary content is indicated in the search results for 'Dog Man 13: Big Jim Begins'.

  • Does Dog Man 13: Big Jim Begins have religious themes?

    No religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies are present in the narrative of the book as indicated by the search results.

  • Does Dog Man 13: Big Jim Begins have racial/cultural content?

    Race is not a central theme in 'Dog Man 13: Big Jim Begins' as per the search results.

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  • Does Dog Man 13: Big Jim Begins have sexual identity?

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  • Does Dog Man 13: Big Jim Begins have gender roles?

    No specific gender roles or themes are present in the narrative of 'Dog Man 13: Big Jim Begins' according to the search results.

  • Does Dog Man 13: Big Jim Begins have lgbtq+ themes?

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