Staff Picks: Kids Comics About Dogs

Sat, 08/31/2024 - 5:54pm by nicole

The dog days of summer are over, but here are some graphic novels about dogs that readers can enjoy all year round! These comics feature drawn-out doggy adventures, furry friends, totally real dog facts, and the everyday lives of happy pups!

Dndoggos Vol. 1, Get the Party Started by Scout Underhill | Request Now
Four adorable dogs are tail-waggingly excited to play their favorite role-playing game in DnDoggos: Get the Party Started, the middle grade graphic novel debut from online comic creator Scout Underhill. They've picked their characters and favorite dice, and are ready to set off on the adventure their game master Magnus has created for them. Pickles, a rough and tumble fighter; Tonka, a playful and fun-loving bard; and Zoey, a wise and caring cleric, are given a quest to fetch a magical dog collar from a nearby swamp. But when they triumphantly return, they soon find that the collar isn't the only thing that has gone missing from Tail's Bend. All the squeaky toys in town have disappeared and Squish, the mayor's young son, has set off on his own to find them. It's up to the Doggos to rescue Squish, track down the missing toys, and save the day!

Paws Vol. 1, Gabby Gets it Together by Nathan Fairbairn | Request Now
Meet best friends Gabby Jordan, Priya Gupta, and Mindy Kim. They're different in just about every way! They have totally different personalities, hobbies, and families, but they have a few important things in common: they're all in the same class, they absolutely love animals, and for reasons that are as varied as the trio themselves none of them can actually have any pets. Unable to resist the adorable temptation any longer, the girls decide to come up with a way to finally get their hands on some furry friends. And, as luck would have it, it seems like their neighborhood is in need of some afterschool dog-walkers. So, just like that, PAWS is born!

Lovely Muco! Vol. 1, The Happy Daily Life of Muco and Mr. Komatsu by Takayuki Mizushina | Request Now
Muco dreams of the day when Mr. Komatsu will become a dog, too, but in the meantime she spends her days chewing up towels, jumping in the pond, and inventing new games...all called "Komatsu"! Based on a real person, a real dog, and a real glass studio, there's something here for everyone. This series is manga, which means it reads from right to left.

Science Comics: Dogs, From Predator to Protector by Andy Hirsch | Request Now
How well do you know our favorite furry companion? Did they really descend from wolves? What's the difference between a Chihuahua and a Saint Bernard? And just how smart are they? Join one friendly mutt on a journey to discover the secret origin of dogs, how genetics and evolution shape species, and where in the world his favorite ball bounced off to.