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Dog Man: The Supa Epic Collection: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #1-6 Box Set) — Content Guide for Parents

By Dav PilkeyScholastic Incorporated2019-09-03ISBN 97813386033471456 pages
Dog Man: The Supa Epic Collection: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #1-6 Box Set)

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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 six 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 deluxe boxed set includes the first six books in the Dog Man series: Dog Man, Dog Man Unleashed, Dog Man: A Tale of Two Kitties, Dog Man and Cat Kid, Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas, and Dog Man: Brawl of the Wild.

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: The Supa Epic Collection: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #1-6 Box Set) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The story includes elements of violence such as a character being surgically created after a police officer and his dog are injured while trying to defuse a bomb. Other instances include characters getting bonked on the head and a robbery scene. No scary content detected in the search results.

  • Does Dog Man: The Supa Epic Collection: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #1-6 Box Set) have violence?

    The story includes elements of violence such as a character being surgically created after a police officer and his dog are injured while trying to defuse a bomb. Other instances include characters getting bonked on the head and a robbery scene.

  • Does Dog Man: The Supa Epic Collection: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #1-6 Box Set) have scary content?

    No scary content detected in the search results.

  • Does Dog Man: The Supa Epic Collection: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #1-6 Box Set) have religious themes?

    Some reviews mention that the series occasionally references Bible verses and may contain underlying Christian messages. However, explicit religious content is not a central theme in the narrative.

  • Does Dog Man: The Supa Epic Collection: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #1-6 Box Set) have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racism or racial themes detected in the search results. The series features diverse characters but does not center on race as a theme.

  • Does Dog Man: The Supa Epic Collection: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #1-6 Box Set) have profanity?

    No profanity detected in the search results.

  • Does Dog Man: The Supa Epic Collection: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #1-6 Box Set) have climate change?

    No climate themes detected in the search results.

  • Does Dog Man: The Supa Epic Collection: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #1-6 Box Set) have sexual identity?

    No sexual content detected in the search results.

  • Does Dog Man: The Supa Epic Collection: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #1-6 Box Set) have gender roles?

    The series features a diverse cast, including police officers of different genders. However, traditional gender roles are not explicitly critiqued or promoted, and the portrayal is more neutral.

  • Does Dog Man: The Supa Epic Collection: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #1-6 Box Set) have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes detected in the search results.