15 Hilarious Books for Kids Who Like Dog Man

I laughed at every single page of this ridiculously silly story about two friends who take an ill-planned hike to visit one of their mothers (whom neither have met). This graphic novel flies by, is easy to read, and is perfect for fans of Wombats: Go Camping! Ages 7+

This funny, high-action series about crime-fighting pigeons in the city is wildly entertaining and so accessible, with tons of illustrations reminiscent of the Bad Guys series. Hand to fans of wacky stories like Dog Man looking to branch into more prose-heavy storytelling. Ages 7+

Spongebob meets Dog Man in this under-the-sea cop graphic novel about an officer and his partner who keep crime out of their town, Caper Cove. With excellent comedic timing, a funny plot, and engaging illustrations, this is a sure win for Dog Man fans. Ages 8+

If your kids love Dog Man, they will be left howling over the shenanigans of this dog who truly believes his name is “No Sam!” thanks to a former owner who always used the refrain with him. Now with a more caring family, Sam is determined to protect his charge, their son, at all costs — even though his owners don’t always get his logic and actions. This funny story is illustrated (not a graphic novel) and is a perfect bridge book for kids trying to add more prose to their reading list. Ages 8+

Mr. Wolf, Mr. Piranha, Mr. Snake, and Mr. Shark look scary, and they have a reputation for being bad guys, but Mr. Wolf has a plan to rebrand their reputation by doing some good deeds such as rescuing a cat stuck in a tree and breaking two hundred dogs out of a Dog Pound. He just needs to make sure Mr. Snake doesn’t swallow Mr. Piranha. This hilarious chapter book breaks the fourth wall often and will crack up young readers ages 5-8.

When Monkey is sent into space by a team of scientists, he thinks everything will be smooth sailing. But not everything goes according to plan, and soon Monkey’s spaceship crash-lands in a forest, disrupting the peaceful atmosphere. Convinced that he has discovered a new world, power-mad (but mostly incompetent) Monkey claims the forest as his own and determines that all other animals must be banished, including his soon-to-be nemesis, Bunny. As Bunny gathers reinforcements and goes head-to-head with the gadget-obsessed Monkey, hilarious hijinks ensue. Ages 8+

This mystery graphic novel series about a secret agent, Moose, who isn’t very good at the job, is as kooky as it gets! In this first book, he and his sidekick, Owlfred, investigate the reason why their townsfolk are disappearing. Ages 7+

When his family moves in the middle of the school year, Stanley wishes he could be invisible because being the new kid is too hard. Then he’s caught in a spill during the science fair and his wish comes true: he’s invisible. There’s only one problem: the kid who made the potion is not pleased! Can Stanley escape his wrath? This is such a fun sci-fi graphic novel for kids who love funny books with plenty of hijinks. Ages 8+

Cute feline Max is just your average cat in Kittyopolis (“where cats rule and science is cool”) until he accidentally ingests a super-powered chemical at his friend Mindy’s lab and becomes Cat Crusader, Max Meow! But with all his superheroing, can he maintain his friendship with Mindy and stay safe from bad guys? This sweet, adventure-filled graphic novel has all the answers! Ages 7+

Something terrible is happening in the skies! Rats are eating the MOON! Only one hero can stop them: a cat with a microchip-enhanced brain. Along with the Moon Queen and a toe-clipping robot, the first cat in space has his work cut out for him. This book is bizarre (in the best way) but so entertaining, creative, and cinematic. Tween boys won’t be able to stop flipping the pages. Good for ages 8+

With their Very Exciting Spy Technology and their tried-and-true, toilet-based travel techniques, the InvestiGators are undercover and on the case! And on their first mission together, they have not one but two mysteries to solve! Can Mango and Brash uncover the clues, crack their cases, and corral the crooks—or will the criminals wriggle out of their grasp? Ages 6+

What if you woke up to new powers every day? Such is the fate of our protagonist in this graphic novel-prose hybrid. Daily, he develops and loses everything from potent superpowers like telekinesis and super speed to cute but not-so-useful ones like bubbles and speaking cat. He’s even recruited by the city’s superhero to help fight the villains popping up everywhere. The one thing he can’t seem to figure out, though, is where his scientist mom is. As each day passes, readers follow Switcheroo one step closer to the mystery of his mom’s whereabouts and why there are so many villains around all of a sudden. The Stupendous Switcheroo is an appealing graphic-prose release about superheroes, finding an identity that fits, and seeing people beyond the surface. Ages 8+

Meet Cat Ninja, house cat by day and city protector by night! This cute, funny, and action-packed series from epic! about a cat superhero is a great fit for Dog Man fans who also love cats and pets in general. Ages 6+

When he’s bitten by a radioactive bat, normal pig Gary becomes a bat and pig hybrid. Now the swine who loves a good mud bath also has the power to save his city from villains in this rib-tickling graphic novel. Ages 8+