Dog Man 12: The Scarlet Shedder Dav Pilkey Graphic Novel Hardcover Book For Kids

Meet Dog Man 12: The Scarlet Shedder — a hilarious, action-packed hardcover graphic novel perfect for young readers, parents, teachers, and gift buyers who love smart, silly storytelling. This BRAND NEW edition (Format: Hardcover; ISBN: ‎9781338896435) continues Dav Pilkey’s bestselling children’s series with bright art, laugh-out-loud moments, and surprisingly heartfelt themes about belonging and redemption. If you’re shopping for a book collection, classroom library, or memorable gift set, this Dog Man installment delivers fast-paced fun and long-lasting appeal.

In this twelfth Dog Man adventure, our hero gets into a mess: Dog Man was sprayed by a skunk and then dunked in tomato juice. The stink may be gone, but a striking scarlet hue remains — and it turns the city against him. Exiled and misunderstood, Dog Man must prove that a changed appearance doesn’t change a hero’s heart. Meanwhile, Petey is pulled back into a life of crime reluctantly, raising moral questions about whether the ends justify the means. Add to that an all-new villain unleashing an army of A.I. robots, and you’ve got a story full of inventive twists that keep kids turning pages.

About the author: Dav Pilkey is an award-winning, bestselling author and illustrator best known for Captain Underpants and the Dog Man series. Pilkey’s playful mix of comics, slapstick humor, and emotional honesty has made his books trusted favorites among parents and teachers who want engaging, literacy-building reads for early and middle readers.

What’s included / notable features:

• Title: Dog Man 12: The Scarlet Shedder
• Condition: BRAND NEW
• Format: Hardcover — sturdy for libraries and repeat reads
• ISBN: ‎9781338896435
• Full-color comic panels and Pilkey’s signature expressive art
• Humor and heart that appeal to reluctant readers and avid fans alike

Why parents, teachers, and gift buyers love this Dog Man book:

• Encourages reading confidence with graphic-novel pacing and visual storytelling
• Ideal for shared reading at bedtime, independent chapter practice, or classroom read-alouds
• Durable hardcover makes it a lasting addition to home libraries and school collections
• Great for building discussions about empathy, consequences, and friendship

This title also pairs wonderfully with companion materials: the fun continues with Dog Man with Love: The Official Colouring Book, Flippy and Li’l Petey adventures in the Cat Kid Comic Club series, and the original Captain Underpants books that started it all. Whether you’re completing a boxed set or starting a Dog Man book collection, Dog Man 12: The Scarlet Shedder makes a lively, thoughtful pick.

Perfect as a birthday present, classroom staple, or timeless keepsake, this hardcover edition delivers laughter, lessons, and big-hearted heroics — a dependable choice for young readers and a smart addition to any children’s series shelf.