Dav Pilkey Reading Order

3 books (2015–2021)

Dav Pilkey edited three anthologies between 2015 and 2021, featuring contributions from various authors in the fantasy and young adult genres. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Thalia Kids's Book Club: Guys Read Terrifying Tales, followed by The Creativity Project and You Can't Say That. These standalone collections can be enjoyed independently but are best experienced sequentially to follow the anthology series as originally released.

Start with Thalia Kids's Book Club: Guys Read Terrifying Tales and read in order.

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1	Thalia Kids's Book Club: Guys Read Terrifying Tales 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Creativity Project 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	You Can't Say That 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (1997–2003)

The Big Dog and Little Dog series by Dav Pilkey comprises six complete books published between 1997 and 2003. These fantasy and young adult stories should be read in publication order, beginning with Big Dog and Little Dog and continuing through the subsequent installments that chronicle the pair's various adventures and escapades. The series concludes with The Complete Adventures of Big Dog and Little Dog, which serves as a comprehensive collection of the earlier works.

Start with Big Dog and Little Dog, the first of 6 books in the Big Dog and Little Dog series.

#	Title
1	Big Dog and Little Dog 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Big Dog and Little Dog Getting in Trouble 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Big Dog and Little Dog Going for a Walk 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Big Dog and Little Dog Wearing Sweaters 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Big Dog and Little Dog Making a Mistake 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Complete Adventures of Big Dog and Little Dog 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

12 books (1997–2015)

Dav Pilkey's Captain Underpants series comprises 12 humorous children's books published between 1997 and 2015, now complete. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Adventures of Captain Underpants and continuing through to the final installment, Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot. Each book builds on the adventures of the titular superhero and his companions as they face an escalating parade of absurdly named villains and threats.

Start with The Adventures of Captain Underpants, the first of 12 books in the Captain Underpants series.

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1	The Adventures of Captain Underpants 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Captain Underpants and the Attack of the Talking Toilets 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Captain Underpants and the Invasion of the Incredibly Naughty Cafeteria Ladies from Outer Space 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Captain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie Woman 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Captain Underpants and the Big Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy, Part 2 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Captain Underpants and the Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy, Part 1 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Captain Underpants and the Preposterous Plight of the Purple Potty People 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Captain Underpants and the Terrifying Return of Tippy Tinkletrousers 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Captain Underpants and the Revolting Revenge of the Radioactive Robo-Boxers 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Captain Underpants and the Tyrannical Retaliation of the Turbo Toilet 2000 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2001–2012)

This complete Captain Underpants Activity series by Dav Pilkey comprises four interactive books published between 2001 and 2012. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Captain Underpants Extra-Crunchy Book o' Fun. These activity books feature games, puzzles, stickers, and flip-o-rama elements designed to engage young readers in the Captain Underpants universe.

Start with The Captain Underpants Extra-Crunchy Book o' Fun, the first of 4 books in the Captain Underpants Activity series.

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1	The Captain Underpants Extra-Crunchy Book o' Fun 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The All New Captain Underpants Extra-Crunchy Book O' Fun 2 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Extra Big 'N' Extra Crunchy Captain Underpants Book O' Fun 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Captain Underpants Super Flip-o-Rama Sticker Book 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2020–2023)

The Cat Kid Comic Club series by Dav Pilkey consists of five books published between 2020 and 2023. The series appears to be complete, and readers should follow the books in publication order: Cat Kid Comic Club, Perspectives, Collaborations, On Purpose, and Influencers. This fantasy and young adult series combines illustrated storytelling with themes relevant to younger readers.

Start with Cat Kid Comic Club, the first of 5 books in the Cat Kid Comic Club series.

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1	Cat Kid Comic Club 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Perspectives 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Collaborations 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	On Purpose 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Influencers 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

14 books (2016–2025)

Dog Man is an ongoing series of 14 books by Dav Pilkey, spanning from 2016 to 2025. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Dog Man and continuing through The Scarlet Shedder. The series combines fantasy and young adult elements across its expanding collection of installments.

Start with Dog Man, the first of 14 books in the Dog Man series.

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1	Dog Man 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Dog Man Unleashed 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	A Tale of Two Kitties 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Dog Man and Cat Kid 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Brawl of the Wild 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Lord of the Fleas 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Fetch-22 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	For Whom the Ball Rolls 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Grime and Punishment 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Mothering Heights 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Big Jim Begins 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	The Scarlet Shedder 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Big Jim Believes 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (1994–1997)

The Dumb Bunnies is a complete fantasy series by Dav Pilkey comprising four books published between 1994 and 1997. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Dumb Bunnies and continuing through The Dumb Bunnies' Easter, Make Way for Dumb Bunnies, and concluding with The Dumb Bunnies Go To The Zoo.

Start with The Dumb Bunnies, the first of 4 books in the Dumb Bunnies series.

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1	The Dumb Bunnies 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Dumb Bunnies' Easter 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Make Way for Dumb Bunnies 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Dumb Bunnies Go To The Zoo 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

52 books (1900–2017)

Green Light Readers: Level 1 is a 52-book series of early reader stories published between 1900 and 2017, featuring contributions from various authors including Dav Pilkey. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Rabbit and Turtle Go To School. These beginner-friendly stories are designed to help young readers develop foundational literacy skills through simple narratives and engaging illustrations.

Start with Rabbit and Turtle Go To School(By: Lucy Floyd), the first of 52 books in the Green Light Readers: Level 1 series.

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1	Rabbit and Turtle Go To School(By: Lucy Floyd) 1900Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Time for Bed, the Babysitter Said(By: Peggy Perry Anderson) 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Halloween Mice!(By: Bethany Roberts) 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	To the Tub(By: Peggy Perry Anderson) 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Big Dog and Little Dog 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Big Dog and Little Dog Getting in Trouble 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Big Dog and Little Dog Going for a Walk 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Valentine Mice!(By: Doug Cushman) 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Big Dog and Little Dog Wearing Sweaters 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Out to Lunch(By: Peggy Perry Anderson) 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Big Dog and Little Dog Making a Mistake 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Cloudy Day Sunny Day(By: Donald Crews) 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Down on the Farm(By: Rita Lascaro) 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Popcorn(By: Alex Moran) 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Sid's Surprise(By: Candace Carter) 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Sometimes(By: Keith Baker) 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	What I See(By: Holly Keller) 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Just Clowning Around(By: David McPhail) 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Lost!(By: Alex Moran) 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Rip's Secret Spot(By: Kristi T. Butler) 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Six Silly Foxes(By: Keith Baker) 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	The Tapping Tale(By: Judy Giglio) 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	What Day Is It?(By: Alex Moran) 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	Big Pig and Little Pig(By: David McPhail) 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	Come Here, Tiger!(By: Lisa Campbell Ernst) 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26	Sam and Jack(By: Alex Moran) 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
27	Birthday Mice!(By: Bethany Roberts) 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
28	Daniel's Pet(By: Alma Flor Ada) 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
29	Jack and Rick(By: David McPhail) 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
30	Let's Clean Up!(By: Peggy Perry Anderson) 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
31	Rick Is Sick(By: David McPhail) 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
32	A New Home(By: Tim Bowers) 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
33	Big Brown Bear(By: David McPhail) 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
34	Easter Mice!(By: Bethany Roberts) 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
35	The Complete Adventures of Big Dog and Little Dog 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
36	Best Friends(By: Anna Michaels) 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
37	Sam and the Bag(By: Alison Jeffries) 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
38	Todd's Box(By: Paula Sullivan) 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
39	A Big Surprise(By: Kristi T. Butler) 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
40	Jan Has A Doll(By: Janice Earl) 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
41	The Hat(By: Holly Keller) 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
42	Chuck's Truck(By: Peggy Perry Anderson) 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
43	Get Up, Rick!(By: F. Isabel Campoy) 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
44	Joe on the Go(By: Peggy Perry Anderson) 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
45	Chuck's Band(By: Peggy Perry Anderson) 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
46	Dot and Bob(By: David McPhail) 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
47	The Van(By: Holly Keller) 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
48	Beth's Job(By: Michael Garland) 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
49	Fourth of July Mice!(By: Bethany Roberts) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
50	Woof and Quack in Winter(By: Jamie Swenson) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
51	I Can Help!(By: Peggy Perry Anderson) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
52	Meet Woof and Quack(By: Jamie Swenson) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

11 books (1987–1999)

The Picture series comprises eleven standalone fantasy and young adult books by Dav Pilkey, published between 1987 and 1999. Though the series is complete, each book can be enjoyed independently rather than as a continuous narrative. Readers should follow publication order, beginning with World War Won, to experience the series as Pilkey originally intended across its full run of imaginative tales.

Start with World War Won, the first of 11 books in the Picture series.

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1	World War Won 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	'Twas The Night Before Thanksgiving 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	When Cats Dream 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Kat Kong 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Dog Breath! The Horrible Trouble with Hally Tosis 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Moonglow Roll O Rama 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Paperboy 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Silly Gooses 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Dogzilla 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	God Bless the Gargoyles 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Hallo-Weiner 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

9 books (2000–2016)

This complete series by Dav Pilkey consists of nine books published between 2000 and 2016, following a consistent pattern of escalating cosmic adventures. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with the first installment and progressing through increasingly bizarre encounters across the solar system. Each adventure pits Ricky and his robot companion against outlandish alien threats with whimsical names inspired by planetary themes. The series concludes with the ninth book, offering a satisfying endpoint for readers who have followed the entire arc.

Start with Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot, the first of 9 books in the Ricky Ricotta series.

#	Title
1	Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Mutant Mosquitoes from Mercury 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Voodoo Vultures from Venus 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. The Stupid Stinkbugs from Saturn 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Jurassic Jackrabbits from Jupiter 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Mecha-Monkeys from Mars 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Uranium Unicorns from Uranus 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. The Naughty Nightcrawlers From Neptune 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. The Unpleasant Penguins from Pluto 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2006–2006)

#	Title
1	Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot Astro-Activity Book O' Fun 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2010–2010)

#	Title
1	The Adventures of Ook and Gluk 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2002–2011)

The Super Diaper Baby series consists of two complete fantasy books for young readers created by Dav Pilkey. The Adventures of Super Diaper Baby launched the series in 2002, followed by The Invasion of the Potty Snatchers nearly a decade later in 2011. Reading the books in publication order provides the intended experience for following this humorous series from beginning to end.

Start with The Adventures of Super Diaper Baby and read in order.

#	Title
1	The Adventures of Super Diaper Baby 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Invasion of the Potty Snatchers 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (1991–1993)

The Dragon Tales is a complete fantasy series by Dav Pilkey comprising five books published between 1991 and 1993. Readers should follow the books in publication order, beginning with A Friend For Dragon and continuing through Dragon Gets By, Dragon's Merry Christmas, Dragon's Fat Cat, and Dragon's Halloween. This young adult fantasy series is now finished, making it ideal for readers seeking a complete narrative arc.

Start with A Friend For Dragon, the first of 5 books in the The Dragon Tales series.

#	Title
1	A Friend For Dragon 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Dragon Gets By 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Dragon's Merry Christmas 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Dragon's Fat Cat 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Dragon's Halloween 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible