Dog Man: questions to ask and activities to try
Half dog, half cop, all hero! Dog Man is the first in Dav Pilkey's hugely popular, very silly graphic novel series.
What age is it for? Dog Man is best for ages 6–9. Good for: A silly superhero comic that gets kids reading.
Let your child lead and read it their way, even if it's not your style. Graphic novels build real reading stamina.
What it helps with
- Reading for fun
- Graphic novels and comics
- Humour
- Good versus naughty
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “Who is Dog Man?”
- “Who is Petey?”
- “What was funniest?”
- “Which page would you draw?”
- “What makes a good hero?”
- “What comic would you create?”
5-minute activities to try together
Flip-o-rama
Try the book's flip-o-rama pages, then make your own.
Comic creator
Make a mini comic about a half-animal hero.
Free printables: Dog Man worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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