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Books by Dav Pilkey

18 books by Dav Pilkey have full reviews here; all 114 Dav Pilkey titles and editions in our catalog are rated for reading level and content intensity.

Dav Pilkey has 18 books with full reviews on HootRated, spanning Grade 0–8 reading level. The typical Dav Pilkey book lands at Grade 3, with average content intensity 1.4/5. Dav Pilkey's books span 6 series, including Big Dog and Little Dog, Big Dog and Little Dog; Green Light Readers: Level 1, Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot, and 3 more.

Reading level alone doesn't tell parents whether a Dav Pilkey book is right for a child. 94% of Dav Pilkey's reviewed titles are at Gentle or Mild intensity — appropriate for sensitive readers or kids reading ahead of their emotional readiness. None are rated Intense or Very Intense. The intensity badges below (green → red) help you match books to your child's emotional readiness, not just their reading ability. See our methodology for how we rate.

The complete adventures of Big Dog and Little Dog

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The complete adventures of Big Dog and Little Dog

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Level 1-2 Gentle

Big Dog and Little Dog

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Big Dog and Little Dog

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Level K-1 Gentle

Ricky Ricotta's mighty robot vs. the mecha-monkeys from Mars

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Ricky Ricotta's mighty robot vs. the mecha-monkeys from Mars

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Level 3-4 Gentle

Captain Underpants

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Captain Underpants

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Level 8 Mild

Big Dog and Little Dog Going for a Walk (Reader)

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Big Dog and Little Dog Going for a Walk (Reader)

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Level 1-2 Gentle

Big Dog and Little Dog Getting in Trouble (Reader)

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Big Dog and Little Dog Getting in Trouble (Reader)

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Level K-1 Gentle

Captain Underpants and the tyrannical retaliation of the Turbo Toilet 2000

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Captain Underpants and the tyrannical retaliation of the Turbo Toilet 2000

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Level 4-5 Mild

Sir stinks-a-lot

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Sir stinks-a-lot

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Level 5-6 Mild

Dog Man

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Dog Man

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Level 2-3 Moderate

Ricky Ricotta's mighty robot vs. the voodoo vultures from Venus

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Ricky Ricotta's mighty robot vs. the voodoo vultures from Venus

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Level 3 Gentle

Dog Man

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Dog Man

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Level 2-3 Gentle

The adventures of Captain Underpants : an epic novel

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The adventures of Captain Underpants : an epic novel

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Level 4-5 Gentle

Dog Man : for Whom the Ball Rolls

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Dog Man : for Whom the Ball Rolls

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Level 2-3 Gentle

Dog man fetch 22

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Dog man fetch 22

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Level 2-3 Mild

Dog Man : Grime and Punishment

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Dog Man : Grime and Punishment

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Level 2-3 Mild

Captain Underpants and the Preposterous Plight of the Purple Potty People

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Captain Underpants and the Preposterous Plight of the Purple Potty People

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Level 4-5 Gentle

Mothering Heights

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Mothering Heights

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Level 2-3 Gentle

Cat Kid Comic Club: Perspectives

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Cat Kid Comic Club: Perspectives

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Level 4 Gentle

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  • 'Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving Level 2 · Gentle 2 editions
  • A friend for Dragon Level 2 · Gentle
  • Big Dog and Little Dog wearing sweaters Level K-1 · Gentle 2 editions
  • Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy Part Two Level 4-5 · Mild
  • Captain Underpants and the Attack of the Talking Toilets Level 4-5 · Mild 2 editions
  • Captain Underpants and the Big Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy Part 2 Level 4-5 · Gentle
  • Captain Underpants and the Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy Level 4-5 · Mild
  • Captain Underpants and the big, bad battle of the Bionic Booger Boy, part 1 Level 4-5 · Mild
  • Captain Underpants and the big, bad battle of the Bionic Booger Boy, part 1 : the night of the nasty nostril nuggets / the sixth epic novel Level 4-5 · Mild
  • Captain Underpants and the Invasion of the Incredibly Naughty Cafeteria Ladies from Outer Space Level 4-5 · Mild
  • Captain Underpants and the invasion of the incredibly naughty cafeteria ladies from outer space (and the subsequent assault of the equally evil lunchroom zombie nerds) Level 4-5 · Mild
  • Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants Level 4-5 · Mild 2 editions
  • Captain Underpants and the perilous plot of Professor Poopypants : the fourth epic novel Level 4-5 · Mild
  • Captain Underpants and the revolting revenge of the radioactive robo-boxers Level 6 · Mild 2 editions
  • Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot Level 4-5 · Gentle
  • Captain Underpants and the Terrifying Return of Tippy Tinkletrousers Level 7 · Mild 2 editions
  • Captain Underpants and the wrarh of the wicked Wedgie Woman Level 4-5 · Mild
  • Captain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie Woman Level 4-5 · Mild 2 editions
  • Captain Underpants Super Flip-O-Rama Sticker Book Level 2 · Gentle
  • Cat kid comic club Level 6 · Gentle 2 editions
  • Cat Kid Comic Club #2 Level 6 · Gentle
  • Cat Kid Comic Club: Collaborations Level 4 · Gentle
  • Cat Kid Comic Club: Influencers Level 4 · Gentle
  • Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose Level 4 · Gentle
  • Dog Breath Level 2 · Gentle
  • Dog Man : Big Jim Begins Level 6 · Gentle
  • Dog Man : Brawl of the Wild Level 2-3 · Mild
  • Dog Man 10 Level 2-3 · Gentle
  • Dog Man 11 Level 4 · Gentle
  • Dog Man 6 Level 2-3 · Mild
  • Dog Man and Cat Kid Level 2-3 · Mild 3 editions
  • Dog Man Unleashed Level 2-3 · Mild
  • Dog Man: A Tale of Two Kitties Level 4 · Mild
  • Dog Man: Big Jim Believes Level 6 · Mild
  • Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas Level 2-3 · Gentle
  • Dogzilla (digest) Level 2 · Gentle
  • Dragon Gets By (Dragon Tales) Level 2 · Gentle
  • Dragon's Fat Cat (Dragon Tales) Level 1-2 · Gentle
  • Dragon's Halloween (Tragon Tales) Level 1-2 · Gentle
  • Dragon's Merry Christmas Level 3 · Gentle
  • Dumb Bunnies (pob) Level 2 · Gentle
  • God Bless the Gargoyles Level 1-2 · Gentle
  • Hally Tosis Level 2 · Gentle
  • Historia de dos gatitos Level 2-3 · Gentle
  • Hombre perro Level 2-3 · Gentle 6 editions
  • Hombre Perro El Sen'or De Las Pulgas Level 2-3 · Gentle
  • Hombre perro se desata Level 2-3 · Gentle
  • Hombre Perro y Supergatito Level 2-3 · Gentle
  • Hombre Perro. La pelea de la selva Level 2-3 · Gentle
  • Kat Kong Level 2 · Gentle 2 editions
  • Make Way For Dumb Bunnies (pob) (Dumb Bunnies) Level 2 · Mild
  • Novelty Book Level 3 · Mild
  • Paperboy Level 2 · Gentle
  • Ricky Ricotta y el Poderoso Robot Contra los Meca Monos de Marte Level 4-5 · Mild
  • Ricky Ricotta's mighty robot Level 1-2 · Mild
  • Ricky Ricotta's mighty robot adventures Level 7 · Gentle
  • Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot Collection Level 4-5 · Gentle
  • Ricky Ricotta's mighty robot vs. the Jurassic jackrabbits from Jupiter Level 1-2 · Gentle
  • Ricky Ricotta's mighty robot vs. the mutant mosquitoes from Mercury Level 1-2 · Gentle
  • Ricky Ricotta's mighty robot vs. the naughty nightcrawlers from Neptune Level 1-2 · Mild
  • Ricky Ricotta's mighty robot vs. the stupid stinkbugs from Saturn Level 4-5 · Gentle 2 editions
  • Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Unpleasant Penguins from Pluto Level 4-5 · Mild
  • Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Uranium Unicorns from Uranus (Ricky Ricotta #7) Level 4-5 · Mild
  • Super Diaper Baby Level 4-5 · Gentle
  • Super Diaper Baby 2 Level 4-5 · Gentle
  • Super Diaper Baby The Third Epic Novel By George Beard And Harold Hutchins Level 4-5 · Mild
  • The adventures of Captain Underpants Level 4-5 · Gentle
  • The All New Captain Underpants Extra Crunchy Book of Fun Level 4-5 · Gentle
  • The Dumb Bunnies go to the zoo Level 1-2 · Gentle
  • The Dumb Bunnies' Easter Level 1-2 · Gentle
  • The Hallo-wiener Level 2 · Gentle
  • The Silly Gooses (A Very Silly Book) Level 2 · Gentle
  • World War won Level 2 · Mild

Questions about Dav Pilkey's books

What reading level are Dav Pilkey's books?
Dav Pilkey's reviewed books range from Grade 0–8, with the typical book at Grade 3. Each title has a separate content intensity score so parents can choose by emotional readiness, not just text difficulty.
Are Dav Pilkey's books appropriate for sensitive readers?
17 of Dav Pilkey's 18 reviewed books (94%) are at Gentle or Mild intensity — safe for sensitive readers. None are rated Intense or Very Intense. Average intensity: 1.4/5.
What age are Dav Pilkey's books appropriate for?
Dav Pilkey's reviewed books target Ages 5-8 and Ages 9-12. HootRated rates each book on reading level and content intensity — match both dimensions, not just one.