Book details
The Tra-la-laa-rific " Captain Underpants " Collection (Captain Underpants) (Captain Underpants)
Description
Featuring the first four novels in the epic series, this collection of Captain Underpants stories includes tales of high adventure in the name of all that is pre-shrunk and cottony. Feeling a little bored? Restless? This looks like a job for Captain Underpants! 'Tra-la-laaaaaa!' This outrageously funny series by Dav Pilkey is sure to make bookworms out of reluctant readers. Who could resist the subversive adventures of George and Harold, who are often fairly solid 'Whenever anything bad happened, George and Harold were usually responsible.' After hypnotizing their school principal and turning him into their own made-up superhero, the boys and Captain Underpants embark on several chapter books' worth of adventures. Magnificently atrocious schoolboy humor and cartoon-style illustrations have made this award-winning series wildly popular among beginning and chapter-book readers. This boxed set includes all four epic novels in The Adventures of Captain Underpants, Captain Underpants and the Attack of the Talking Toilets, Captain Underpants and the Invasion of the Incredibly Naughty Cafeteria Ladies from Outer Space, and Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants, as well as--believe it or not--a Captain Underpants whoopee cushion. Fantastic! Silly! Irresistible! (Ages 7 to 12) --Emilie Coulter
Age
7-10
Text complexity
proficient
Length
176 pages
Why to read
- Engaging Humor: The 'Captain Underpants' series is known for its humorous content that keeps readers, especially children, engaged and entertained. The playful language, puns, and jokes make it a fun read for all ages.
- Encourages Reading: The series is designed to be accessible and appealing to reluctant readers. The combination of simple text, comic book-style illustrations, and exciting plotlines can motivate children to read more.
- Creativity and Imagination: Dav Pilkey's 'Captain Underpants' books encourage readers to use their imagination. The stories are filled with creative characters and scenarios that inspire readers to think outside the box.
- Positive Messages: Despite the silliness, the books often include themes of friendship, bravery, and the importance of standing up for what is right. These underlying messages can have a positive impact on young readers' development.