Book Series · 4 Books

Petimals Books

In order from Dogopotamus to Frogadillo.

Dogopotamus
Hamstigator
Elephitten
Frogadillo
Dogopotamus
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Dogopotamus
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$699
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2012

Dogopotamus

By Michael Andrew Fox, Ed Shems (Illustrator)

An 8-year-old creates a pet with the mind of a dog and the size of a hippo. Chaos ensues.

104 pages
Paperback
Summary: Coby, an imaginative 8-year-old, dreams of having a hippopotamus as a pet. When reality says no, he invents the Dogopotamus, a creature with the playful mind of a dog and the massive size of a hippo. As Coby navigates the challenges of his colossal creation, he must find a way to manage the chaos that follows. Will Coby's dream pet become a nightmare, or will he discover the true meaning of friendship and responsibility? Dive into this whimsical adventure and find out if Coby can tame his wild imagination.
The complete set

Petimals Series

4 books · Published 2012–2017

Series
Sale price
$699

Dogopotamus

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2012

An 8-year-old creates a pet with the mind of a dog and the size of a hippo. Chaos ensues.

Hamstigator

Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 2013

Can Coby's new pet creation, the Hamstigator, be tamed?

Sale price
$699

Elephitten

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2015

A magical mishap creates chaos at school. Can Coby fix it before it's too late?

Sale price
$699

Frogadillo

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2017

Coby's new pet fetches itself, but can it outshine Zack's speedy turtles?

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Petimals series?

There are 4 books in the Petimals series. It began with Dogopotamus in 2012, and the newest book, Frogadillo, was published in 2017.

What ages are the Petimals books best for?

The series is best for ages 7–10, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Petimals to life.

01

Michael Andrew Fox

Author
02

Ed Shems

Illustrator

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