Below is the complete list of Dav Pilkey’s books in publication order. For each series, the chronological reading order is the same as the order of publication.
Big Dog and Little Dog Books in Order
- Big Dog and Little Dog (1997)
Big Dog and Little Dog was published in 1997 and is listed as book #1 in the Big Dog and Little Dog series. - Big Dog and Little Dog Going for a Walk (1997)
Published in 1997, Big Dog and Little Dog Going for a Walk is listed as book #2 in the Big Dog and Little Dog series. - Big Dog and Little Dog Getting in Trouble (1997)
Big Dog and Little Dog Getting in Trouble is a 1997 release and appears as book #3 in the Big Dog and Little Dog series. - Big Dog and Little Dog Wearing Sweaters (1998)
In the Big Dog and Little Dog series, Big Dog and Little Dog Wearing Sweaters is book #4 and was published in 1998. - Big Dog and Little Dog Making a Mistake (1999)
Big Dog and Little Dog Making a Mistake was first published in 1999; within the Big Dog and Little Dog series, it is listed as book #5. - The Complete Adventures of Big Dog and Little Dog (2003)
The Complete Adventures of Big Dog and Little Dog was published in 2003 and is listed as book #6 in the Big Dog and Little Dog series.
Captain Underpants Books in Order
- The Adventures of Captain Underpants (1997)
The Adventures of Captain Underpants was published in 1997 and is listed as book #1 in the Captain Underpants series. - Captain Underpants and the Attack of the Talking Toilets (1999)
Published in 1999, Captain Underpants and the Attack of the Talking Toilets is listed as book #2 in the Captain Underpants series. - Captain Underpants and the Invasion of the Incredibly Naughty Cafeteria Ladies from Outer Space (1999)
Captain Underpants and the Invasion of the Incredibly Naughty Cafeteria Ladies from Outer Space is a 1999 release and appears as book #3 in the Captain Underpants series. - Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants (2000)
In the Captain Underpants series, Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants is book #4 and was published in 2000. - Captain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie Woman (2001)
Captain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie Woman was first published in 2001; within the Captain Underpants series, it is listed as book #5. - Captain Underpants and the Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy, Part 1 (2003)
Captain Underpants and the Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy, Part 1 was published in 2003 and is listed as book #6 in the Captain Underpants series. - Captain Underpants and the Big Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy, Part 2 (2003)
Published in 2003, Captain Underpants and the Big Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy, Part 2 is listed as book #7 in the Captain Underpants series. - Captain Underpants and the Preposterous Plight of the Purple Potty People (2006)
Captain Underpants and the Preposterous Plight of the Purple Potty People is a 2006 release and appears as book #8 in the Captain Underpants series. - Captain Underpants and the Terrifying Return of Tippy Tinkletrousers (2012)
In the Captain Underpants series, Captain Underpants and the Terrifying Return of Tippy Tinkletrousers is book #9 and was published in 2012. - Captain Underpants and the Revolting Revenge of the Radioactive Robo-Boxers (2013)
Captain Underpants and the Revolting Revenge of the Radioactive Robo-Boxers was first published in 2013; within the Captain Underpants series, it is listed as book #10. - Captain Underpants and the Tyrannical Retaliation of the Turbo Toilet 2000 (2014)
Captain Underpants and the Tyrannical Retaliation of the Turbo Toilet 2000 was published in 2014 and is listed as book #11 in the Captain Underpants series. - Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot (2015)
Published in 2015, Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot is listed as book #12 in the Captain Underpants series.
Captain Underpants Activity Books in Order
- The Captain Underpants Extra-Crunchy Book o’ Fun (2001)
The Captain Underpants Extra-Crunchy Book o’ Fun was published in 2001 and is listed as book #1 in the Captain Underpants Activity series. - The All New Captain Underpants Extra-Crunchy Book O’ Fun 2 (2002)
Published in 2002, The All New Captain Underpants Extra-Crunchy Book O’ Fun 2 is listed as book #2 in the Captain Underpants Activity series. - The Extra Big ‘N’ Extra Crunchy Captain Underpants Book O’ Fun (2011)
The Extra Big ‘N’ Extra Crunchy Captain Underpants Book O’ Fun is a 2011 release and appears as book #3 in the Captain Underpants Activity series. - Captain Underpants Super Flip-o-Rama Sticker Book (2012)
In the Captain Underpants Activity series, Captain Underpants Super Flip-o-Rama Sticker Book is book #4 and was published in 2012.
Cat Kid Comic Club Books in Order
- Cat Kid Comic Club (2020)
Cat Kid Comic Club was published in 2020 and is listed as book #1 in the Cat Kid Comic Club series. - Perspectives (2021)
Published in 2021, Perspectives is listed as book #2 in the Cat Kid Comic Club series. - On Purpose (2022)
On Purpose is a 2022 release and appears as book #3 in the Cat Kid Comic Club series. - Collaborations (2022)
In the Cat Kid Comic Club series, Collaborations is book #4 and was published in 2022. - Influencers (2023)
Influencers was first published in 2023; within the Cat Kid Comic Club series, it is listed as book #5.
Dog Man Books in Order
- Dog Man (2016)
Dog Man was published in 2016 and is listed as book #1 in the Dog Man series. - Dog Man Unleashed (2016)
Published in 2016, Dog Man Unleashed is listed as book #2 in the Dog Man series. - A Tale of Two Kitties (2017)
A Tale of Two Kitties is a 2017 release and appears as book #3 in the Dog Man series. - Dog Man and Cat Kid (2017)
In the Dog Man series, Dog Man and Cat Kid is book #4 and was published in 2017. - Lord of the Fleas (2018)
Lord of the Fleas was first published in 2018; within the Dog Man series, it is listed as book #5. - Brawl of the Wild (2018)
Brawl of the Wild was published in 2018 and is listed as book #6 in the Dog Man series. - For Whom the Ball Rolls (2019)
Published in 2019, For Whom the Ball Rolls is listed as book #7 in the Dog Man series. - Fetch-22 (2019)
Fetch-22 is a 2019 release and appears as book #8 in the Dog Man series. - Grime and Punishment (2020)
In the Dog Man series, Grime and Punishment is book #9 and was published in 2020. - Mothering Heights (2021)
Mothering Heights was first published in 2021; within the Dog Man series, it is listed as book #10. - Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea (2023)
Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea was published in 2023 and is listed as book #11 in the Dog Man series. - The Scarlet Shedder (2024)
Published in 2024, The Scarlet Shedder is listed as book #12 in the Dog Man series. - Big Jim Begins (2024)
Big Jim Begins is a 2024 release and appears as book #13 in the Dog Man series. - Big Jim Believes (2025)
In the Dog Man series, Big Jim Believes is book #14 and was published in 2025.
The Dragon Tales Books in Order
- A Friend For Dragon (1991)
A Friend For Dragon was published in 1991 and is listed as book #1 in the The Dragon Tales series. - Dragon Gets By (1991)
Published in 1991, Dragon Gets By is listed as book #2 in the The Dragon Tales series. - Dragon’s Merry Christmas (1991)
Dragon’s Merry Christmas is a 1991 release and appears as book #3 in the The Dragon Tales series. - Dragon’s Fat Cat (1992)
In the The Dragon Tales series, Dragon’s Fat Cat is book #4 and was published in 1992. - Dragon’s Halloween (1993)
Dragon’s Halloween was first published in 1993; within the The Dragon Tales series, it is listed as book #5.
Dumb Bunnies Books in Order
- The Dumb Bunnies (1994)
The Dumb Bunnies was published in 1994 and is listed as book #1 in the Dumb Bunnies series. - The Dumb Bunnies’ Easter (1995)
Published in 1995, The Dumb Bunnies’ Easter is listed as book #2 in the Dumb Bunnies series. - Make Way for Dumb Bunnies (1996)
Make Way for Dumb Bunnies is a 1996 release and appears as book #3 in the Dumb Bunnies series. - The Dumb Bunnies Go To The Zoo (1997)
In the Dumb Bunnies series, The Dumb Bunnies Go To The Zoo is book #4 and was published in 1997.
Ricky Ricotta Books in Order
- Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot (2000)
Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot was published in 2000 and is listed as book #1 in the Ricky Ricotta series. - Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot vs. the Mutant Mosquitoes from Mercury (2000)
Published in 2000, Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot vs. the Mutant Mosquitoes from Mercury is listed as book #2 in the Ricky Ricotta series. - Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot vs. the Voodoo Vultures from Venus (2001)
Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot vs. the Voodoo Vultures from Venus is a 2001 release and appears as book #3 in the Ricky Ricotta series. - Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot vs. the Mecha-Monkeys from Mars (2002)
In the Ricky Ricotta series, Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot vs. the Mecha-Monkeys from Mars is book #4 and was published in 2002. - Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot vs. the Jurassic Jackrabbits from Jupiter (2002)
Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot vs. the Jurassic Jackrabbits from Jupiter was first published in 2002; within the Ricky Ricotta series, it is listed as book #5. - Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot vs. The Stupid Stinkbugs from Saturn (2002)
Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot vs. The Stupid Stinkbugs from Saturn was published in 2002 and is listed as book #6 in the Ricky Ricotta series. - Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot vs. the Uranium Unicorns from Uranus (2005)
Published in 2005, Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot vs. the Uranium Unicorns from Uranus is listed as book #7 in the Ricky Ricotta series. - Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot vs. The Naughty Nightcrawlers From Neptune (2015)
Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot vs. The Naughty Nightcrawlers From Neptune is a 2015 release and appears as book #8 in the Ricky Ricotta series. - Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot vs. The Unpleasant Penguins from Pluto (2016)
In the Ricky Ricotta series, Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot vs. The Unpleasant Penguins from Pluto is book #9 and was published in 2016.
Ricky Ricotta Activity Books in Order
- Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot Astro-Activity Book O’ Fun (2006)
Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot Astro-Activity Book O’ Fun was published in 2006 and is listed as book #1 in the Ricky Ricotta Activity series.
Super Diaper Baby Books in Order
- The Adventures of Super Diaper Baby (2002)
The Adventures of Super Diaper Baby was published in 2002 and is listed as book #1 in the Super Diaper Baby series. - The Invasion of the Potty Snatchers (2011)
Published in 2011, The Invasion of the Potty Snatchers is listed as book #2 in the Super Diaper Baby series.
Standalone Novels Books in Order
- The Adventures of Ook and Gluk (2010)
The Adventures of Ook and Gluk was published in 2010 and is listed as book #1 in the Standalone Novels series.
Picture Books in Order
- World War Won (1987)
World War Won was published in 1987 and is listed as book #1 in the Picture series. - ‘Twas The Night Before Thanksgiving (1990)
Published in 1990, ‘Twas The Night Before Thanksgiving is listed as book #2 in the Picture series. - When Cats Dream (1992)
When Cats Dream is a 1992 release and appears as book #3 in the Picture series. - Kat Kong (1993)
In the Picture series, Kat Kong is book #4 and was published in 1993. - Dog Breath! The Horrible Trouble with Hally Tosis (1994)
Dog Breath! The Horrible Trouble with Hally Tosis was first published in 1994; within the Picture series, it is listed as book #5. - Moonglow Roll O Rama (1995)
Moonglow Roll O Rama was published in 1995 and is listed as book #6 in the Picture series. - The Paperboy (1996)
Published in 1996, The Paperboy is listed as book #7 in the Picture series. - The Silly Gooses (1998)
The Silly Gooses is a 1998 release and appears as book #8 in the Picture series. - Dogzilla (1999)
In the Picture series, Dogzilla is book #9 and was published in 1999. - God Bless the Gargoyles (1999)
God Bless the Gargoyles was first published in 1999; within the Picture series, it is listed as book #10. - The Hallo-Weiner (1999)
The Hallo-Weiner was published in 1999 and is listed as book #11 in the Picture series.
About Dav Pilkey
Dav Pilkey is an American children’s author and illustrator best known for creating Captain Underpants, Dog Man, and Cat Kid Comic Club. His books are instantly recognizable for their comic-book energy, handwritten jokes, flip-o-rama action scenes, mischievous humor, and strong encouragement of children’s creativity. Pilkey’s work is often silly on the surface, but its lasting appeal comes from something more meaningful: he writes for kids who feel restless, imaginative, easily distracted, misunderstood, or told too often that their ideas do not fit the classroom mold.
Born David Murray Pilkey Jr. in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1966, he struggled in school as a child because of ADHD and dyslexia. Those experiences became central to his identity as a writer. Instead of hiding them, Pilkey has often connected them to the creativity that later shaped his books. As a student, he was sometimes sent out of class and spent that time drawing comics. The characters and storytelling habits that would eventually become his career grew from those early moments of being separated from the usual classroom routine.
Pilkey’s first major children’s books included World War Won and the Dragon series, but his breakthrough came with The Adventures of Captain Underpants, published in 1997. The book introduced George Beard and Harold Hutchins, two fourth-grade best friends who love making comics and playing pranks. Their homemade superhero, Captain Underpants, becomes real through a ridiculous chain of events, creating a series that mixed school comedy, superhero parody, toilet humor, and genuine affection for children’s imagination.
The success of Captain Underpants came partly from Pilkey’s unusual respect for how kids actually joke, draw, and tell stories. George and Harold’s comics inside the books look intentionally childlike, but that is part of the point. Pilkey turns messy creativity into the engine of the story. The series celebrates friendship, invention, and the idea that children can become storytellers long before adults consider them polished or proper.
Dog Man grew out of the same fictional universe, framed as a comic created by George and Harold. The series follows a crime-fighting hero who is part dog and part man, blending action, slapstick, visual jokes, and surprisingly tender themes about kindness, forgiveness, and doing better after mistakes. Characters such as Dog Man, Petey, Li’l Petey, and 80-HD helped the series reach a huge graphic-novel audience, especially among early and reluctant readers who respond strongly to pictures, speed, and humor.
Cat Kid Comic Club extends that creative mission even further. Built around Li’l Petey, Molly, Flippy, and a group of young frogs learning to make comics, the series is almost a playful guide to storytelling. It encourages children to try different art styles, accept imperfection, revise their work, and find confidence in their own voices. In that sense, Pilkey’s career has come full circle: the child once criticized for drawing comics in class became an author who teaches millions of children that making comics can be a serious form of imagination.
Dav Pilkey’s bibliography is best understood not just as a list of funny books, but as a long argument in favor of creativity, empathy, and reader confidence. His stories are loud, odd, and full of jokes, yet they consistently return to friendship, second chances, and the belief that children who learn differently may also see the world in wonderfully original ways.