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Dog Man 1-3 The Epic Collection — Content Guide for Parents

By Dav PilkeyScholastic Incorporated2017-10-31ISBN 9781338230642720 pages
Dog Man 1-3 The Epic Collection

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Religious themes

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

About this book

A paw-some box set of the first three Dog Man books by worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey.

Dog Man is the crime-biting canine who is part dog, part man, and ALL HERO! This three-book boxed set includes the first, second, and third books in the Dog Man series: Dog Man, Dog Man Unleashed, and Dog Man: A Tale of Two Kitties.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 being true to one's self.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Dog Man 1-3 The Epic Collection appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book includes cartoon violence such as the surgical creation of Dog Man after an officer and his dog are blown up, slapstick accidents, and battles involving humorous elements like a hot dog army. No scary content detected in the search results. The humor is light-hearted and aimed at children.

  • Does Dog Man 1-3 The Epic Collection have violence?

    The book includes cartoon violence such as the surgical creation of Dog Man after an officer and his dog are blown up, slapstick accidents, and battles involving humorous elements like a hot dog army.

  • Does Dog Man 1-3 The Epic Collection have scary content?

    No scary content detected in the search results. The humor is light-hearted and aimed at children.

  • Does Dog Man 1-3 The Epic Collection have religious themes?

    No religious content detected in the narrative of the book. While the author has a Christian background, it does not influence the book's content.

  • Does Dog Man 1-3 The Epic Collection have racial/cultural content?

    The series features a diverse cast, including police officers of various genders and characters of different skin tones. However, race is not a central theme of the narrative.

  • Does Dog Man 1-3 The Epic Collection have profanity?

    No profanity detected in the search results. The humor is juvenile and appropriate for children.

  • Does Dog Man 1-3 The Epic Collection have climate change?

    No climate themes detected in the search results. The content focuses on humor and adventure without environmental messaging.

  • Does Dog Man 1-3 The Epic Collection have sexual identity?

    No sexual content detected in the search results. The humor is juvenile and focuses on bodily functions.

  • Does Dog Man 1-3 The Epic Collection have gender roles?

    The book features male and female police officers, indicating a diverse representation of gender roles. However, there is no explicit critique or promotion of traditional or modern gender roles.

  • Does Dog Man 1-3 The Epic Collection have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes detected in the search results. The content focuses on humor and adventure without reference to LGBTQ+ characters or themes.