A pioneering new graphic novel series by Dav Pilkey, the author and illustrator of the internationally bestselling Dog Man and Captain Underpants series. I'd say it probably skews more towards the younger fans - my older son of 10 loves dog man, but very quickly lost interest in cat kid.

Like all Dav Pilkey books, the illustrations are brilliant and the stories-within-a-story are as exciting and absurd as ever, demonstrating a variety of techniques including using acrylic paints, coloured pencils, photography, watercolours and more. It is accepted by you that Daunt Books has no control over additional charges in relation to customs clearance.Squid Kid and Katydid, Baby Frog Squad, Gorilla Cheese Sandwich, and Birds Flowers Tree: A Haiku Photo Comic are just some of the mini-comics that are included as stories-within-the-story, each done in a different style, utilizing humour and drama, prose and poetry, illustrated in different media. Aside from some initial scuffles over who gets to be Vice President of the club (everyone wants to be one), Lil’ Petey and Molly start inspiring their fellow comic makers with ideas, from how to come up with an initial concept (Melvin the Frog’s Dennis the Toothbrush Who Wanted to be a Dinosaur Lawyer, for instance) to giving awards for the weirdest comic (Poppy’s The Cute, Little Fluffy Cloud of Death). He made many other books before being awarded the 1998 California Young Reader Medal for Dog Breath, which was published in 1994, and in 1997 he won the Caldecott Honor for The Paperboy. Perfect for existing fans of Dog Man and Captain Underpants as well as those new to Dav Pilkey’s accessible and zany stories, Cat Kid Comic Club is something new again – a friendship story with a passion for comics at its core.

Dog Man – a policeman with the head of a dog, thanks to innovative surgical procedures – is the greatest cop ever. Naomi, Melvin, Pedro, and Poppy are just a few of the twenty-one rambunctious, funny, and talented baby frogs who share their stories in the Cat Kid Comic Club. As well as a hilarious and very silly story about the antics of the baby frogs, readers will learn about the practice, mistakes and persistence required to make a comic. This is the tie in to the Dog Man series, from children’s firm favourite Dav Pilkey, who is also the award-winning author and illustrator of the worldwide bestselling Captain Underpants series which kids will also recognise from film and TV.These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. We love the idea behind this series, inspiring young readers to use their imaginations and create their very own stories. Trading Address (Warehouse) Unit E, Vulcan Business Complex, Vulcan Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 3EB. The kaleidoscope of art styles, paired with Pilkey's trademark storytelling and humor, fosters creativity, collaboration, independence, and empathy.

He spent his time in the hallway creating his own original comic books - the very first adventures of Dog Man and Captain Underpants. The story is hysterical, thought-provoking and full of action-packed mini-comics including "Frogzilla vs. Featured as stories-within-the-story, the mini comics showcase each baby frog's perspective and individual art style. His stories are semi-autobiographical and explore universal themes that celebrate friendship, tolerance, and the triumph of the good-hearted.Lil’ Petey the cat and his friend Molly (a tadpole) have begun the Cat Kid Comic Club, a club for kids that like to draw comics. Will the baby frogs figure out how to work together and appreciate one another's point of view - both inside and outside the classroom? Cat Kid Comic Club is the fantastic new colour graphic novel series by Dav Pilkey, author of The Adventures of Captain Underpants and Dog Man. He spent his time in the hallway creating his own original comic books – the very first adventures of Dog Man and Captain Underpants.