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"Considered one of the most popular contemporary authors for readers in elementary school, (Dav Pilkey) is also regarded as a talented artist and inventive humorist as well as a subtle moralist. ...He underscores his works--even at their most outrageous--with a philosophy that emphasizes friendship, tolerance, and generosity and celebrates the triumph of the good-hearted."

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Dav Pilkey is the Caldecott Honor Award-winning author and illustrator of more than 40 books for children. Check out his award-winning website at www.Pilkey.com

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5.0 out of 5 stars Funny for dog lovers, mice lovers, and just plain silliness, May 23, 2000

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P.W. Reader (Mountain View, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dogzilla (Hardcover)

I couldn't help but laugh out loud when I saw this book in the "staff recommendation" section of my local bookstore. I pulled it off the shelf and read through the whole thing. People passed by me wondering why I was chuckling, then I showed them the pictures and they laughed with me. Who would have thought that little doggie antics would wreak havoc on the poor clever innocent little mice. And all he wanted was the barbeque he was sniffing. I loved the ending too. Because of the one thing the mice didn't count on after they'd driven the devastating doggie away....get this book to find out! You'll laugh as much as I did!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Funny and clever, June 16, 2001

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This review is from: Dogzilla (Paperback)

I first saw a copy of Dogzilla at a dog show in San Diego. It features a Cardigan Welsh Corgi on the cover. Show visitors snapped up the books in a hurry. I bought a copy and have been a Dav Pilkey fan ever since. Children LOVE this book as well as adults. Pilkey's idea of placing cut-out photos of real animal "actors" imposed on colorful, cartoonish paintings of Mousopolis really make the book appealing to little ones. His jokes are "wink-winks" above kid's heads aimed at the adult readers. Dogzilla is funny and spellbinding for little ones who want to read it again and again. If you love smart and imaginative picture books, this one is a "must have" for your collection.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely Goofy? Oh yeah!, November 12, 2001

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Kurt A. Johnson (North-Central Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews
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The peaceful city of Mousopolis has its world shaken when an ancient monster erupts from a local volcano-Dogzilla! The mice need a terrible weapon to defeat Dogzilla, and their leader, the Big Cheese, thinks that he has just such a weapon. Can the mice defeat Dogzilla? And, if they do, can they really consider themselves safe forever more?

This kooky book is self-rated as EG - Extremely Goofy, and I think that this is a rating well deserved! The residents of Mousopolis are photos of mice, Dogzilla is a very cute dog, and the backgrounds are very cute cartoon-ish drawings. Somewhat light on text, it is nonetheless a hilarious book. My eight-year-old son and I highly recommend this book!

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of my all time fave books
My mom introduced me to this book years ago, her copy is in Spanish and even though I do not read Spanish very well I loved it so much that I have always wanted a copy for myself... Read more

Published 6 months ago by A. Pearlman

5.0 out of 5 stars My 5 year old Grandson read this to me out of deseperation
We grandparents were hanging out with our 5 year-old grandson for a few days. He always has a pile of books for his grandma to read to or with him. Read more

Published 8 months ago by Judith S.

5.0 out of 5 stars A thoroughly delightful children's book.
Dav Pilkey's "Dogzilla" is a delightful blast of pure silliness for kids of all ages. The pictures of a mild, slightly confused-looking corgi terrorizing the residents of... Read more

Published 14 months ago by Miles D. Moore

5.0 out of 5 stars Dav Pilkey RULES!
If you've got a kid and you want him to be a reader, get ALL the Dav Pilkey books. Now. My kid selected Dragon's Fat Cat at the bookstore at 2 and at almost 3 is bananas for... Read more

Published 17 months ago by Jrosmom

4.0 out of 5 stars Doggie Antics
We read this book at school. It is one of the funniest stories I have ever read. Then I found out we had a copy of the book in our school library! Read more

Published 21 months ago

5.0 out of 5 stars Funny Stuff
My 7 year old son just loved this book... cause of its funny text and even funnier pictures that go with the story. He also enjoyed Kat Kong. He is also a big fan of Ricky Ricotta.

Published on February 3, 2010 by D. Miramontes

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for kids
This and other books by Dav Pilkey are quit a read. My boys love them. It throws in some adventure and some funny situations or sayings.

Published on January 21, 2010 by Carrie L. Kanthack

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
If you ever owned a Corgi, then this book is for you! The adventures of Dogzilla and the mice just keep me giggling. The dog who ate a town!

Published on February 27, 2009 by Brian Welsh

5.0 out of 5 stars A classic
My son loves this book, not just once, but over and over, and it's one of the few books that I don't mind repeating. Read more

Published on February 17, 2009 by M. M. Benton

5.0 out of 5 stars Pilkey Rocks!
I was first introduced to this book by a second grade student who told me Dav Pilkey was his favorite author. Read more

Published on September 24, 2008 by Kerri L. McDonald

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It was summertime in the city of Mousopolis, and mice from all corners of the community had come together to compete in the First Annual Barbecue Cook-off. Read the first page

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