{"title":"Captain Underpants","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"captain-underpants-colossal-color-collection-5-books-set-ages-7-10-hardback","title":"Captain Underpants Colossal Color Collection 5 Books Set - Ages 7-10 - Hardback Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Adventures of Captain Underpants: 25½ Anniversary Edition\u003cbr\u003e\nCaptain Underpants and the Attack of the Talking Toilets\u003cbr\u003e\nCaptain Underpants and the Invasion of the Incredibly Naughty Cafeteria Ladies from Outer Space\u003cbr\u003e\nCaptain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants\u003cbr\u003e\nCaptain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie Woman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9780247139145\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Scholastic\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Ages 7-10 (Grades 2-5)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBring home the belly laughs with the Captain Underpants Colossal Color Collection, a five-book hardback bundle that gathers the earliest, best-loved adventures of George Beard, Harold Hutchins, and their unlikely superhero, Captain Underpants. Written and illustrated by bestselling author Dav Pilkey, this set is packed with full-color panels, wild Flip-O-Ramas, and laugh-out-loud plots that make it a favorite for reluctant readers ages 7 to 10 (Grades 2-5). From hypnotized principals to talking toilets and alien cafeteria ladies, every page turns silliness into a genuine love of reading, making this collection a durable, giggle-fueled addition to any home or classroom library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGeorge Beard and Harold Hutchins are two fourth-grade best friends who would rather draw comics and pull pranks than sit through another boring school day. When they accidentally hypnotize their cranky principal, Mr. Krupp, using a Hypno-Ring from a cereal box, he transforms into their own comic-book creation: Captain Underpants, a good-hearted but wildly clueless superhero who fights crime in nothing but a cape and tighty-whities. This hardback collection gathers the first five books in the series in full color, following the boys and their accidental hero through escalating chaos, including a rebellion of sentient toilets, an invasion of alien cafeteria ladies, a supervillain named Professor Poopypants, and a wedgie-wielding evil genius bent on world domination. Dav Pilkey's trademark mix of comic panels, flip-animation Flip-O-Ramas, and laugh-a-page dialogue keeps even the most reluctant readers turning pages, while his blend of slapstick humor and heartfelt friendship gives the stories real staying power. Along the way, kids pick up an appreciation for imagination, teamwork, and standing up for what's right, all wrapped inside gross-out gags and superhero spoofs. Because George and Harold are ordinary kids using creativity to solve extraordinary problems, young readers see themselves in the story, and that connection is part of why the series has become a modern classroom staple. This colossal color collection is an ideal way to experience the saga's origins in one sturdy, giftable hardback set, whether it's a first introduction to the series or a full-color upgrade for a longtime fan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-color edition of the first five Captain Underpants books, including wild Flip-O-Rama animations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSturdy hardback format built to survive backpacks, bookshelves, and repeat re-reads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for reluctant readers ages 7-10 (Grades 2-5) who love comics and slapstick humor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages imagination, creativity, and confidence through relatable, laugh-out-loud storytelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat gift for birthdays, holidays, or building a classroom or home library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom #1 bestselling author-illustrator Dav Pilkey, creator of Dog Man\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Adventures of Captain Underpants: 25½ Anniversary Edition — George and Harold hypnotize their principal into becoming the good-hearted, underwear-clad superhero Captain Underpants, launching the entire series.\u003cbr\u003e\nCaptain Underpants and the Attack of the Talking Toilets — A prank-turned-comic-book comes to life, unleashing a horde of hungry, animated toilets on the school that only Captain Underpants can flush out.\u003cbr\u003e\nCaptain Underpants and the Invasion of the Incredibly Naughty Cafeteria Ladies from Outer Space — Alien invaders disguised as lunch ladies plot to take over the planet, forcing George, Harold, and their hero into action.\u003cbr\u003e\nCaptain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants — A brilliant but easily mocked scientist seeks revenge on the world for laughing at his name, giving the boys a new supervillain to outwit.\u003cbr\u003e\nCaptain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie Woman — A wig-wearing villain and her rabid robots go on the attack, and only the Waistband Warrior can save the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDav Pilkey is the author and illustrator behind Captain Underpants and Dog Man, two of the bestselling graphic novel series for young readers. As a child, Pilkey was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia and spent much of his school time in the hallway, where he began drawing the comics that grew into Captain Underpants. Rather than discouraging him, that early creativity became the foundation of a career spent championing reluctant readers. Pilkey's irreverent humor, energetic artwork, and interactive Flip-O-Rama animations have made his books a mainstay in homes, classrooms, and libraries everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis colossal color collection turns reluctant readers into eager ones, thanks to full-color art, gross-out gags, and page-turning chaos. It's a perfect birthday gift, holiday season pick, or classroom library addition for kids ages 7 to 10 who love laughing while they read, and a sturdy hardback upgrade any fan will treasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dav Pilkey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56890291388790,"sku":"MAN-VRT-WLK-U4116-0247139149","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/captain-underpants-colossal-color-collection-dav-pilkey-hardback.jpg?v=1785489851"},{"product_id":"captain-underpants-colossal-color-collection-5-books-set-dav-pilkey-paperback","title":"Captain Underpants Colossal Color Collection 5 Books Set by Dav Pilkey - Ages 7-10 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Adventures of Captain Underpants\u003cbr\u003e\nCaptain Underpants and the Attack of the Talking Toilets\u003cbr\u003e\nCaptain Underpants and the Invasion of the Incredibly Naughty Cafeteria Ladies from Outer Space\u003cbr\u003e\nCaptain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants\u003cbr\u003e\nCaptain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie Woman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9781338603323\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Scholastic Inc.\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Ages 7-10 (Grades 2-4)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Captain Underpants Colossal Color Collection gathers the first five books of Dav Pilkey's #1 New York Times bestselling series into one giggle-packed paperback bundle, now presented in vibrant full color. George Beard and Harold Hutchins are two mischievous fourth graders whose comic-book creation, Captain Underpants, springs to life and stumbles through wild, laugh-out-loud adventures. Each story is loaded with Flip-O-Rama action sequences, mini comics, and silly sound effects that keep reluctant readers turning pages. This set is a fantastic entry point for new fans and a nostalgic treat for longtime readers of the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis five-book bundle collects the original stories that launched Captain Underpants into a worldwide phenomenon, now redrawn in bold, eye-popping color. Readers meet George and Harold, two irrepressible pranksters at Jerome Horwitz Elementary School, whose homemade comic book hero comes to life after they hypnotize their crabby principal, Mr. Krupp. What follows is a string of gloriously silly showdowns: living toilets terrorizing the school, cafeteria ladies revealed as alien invaders, a pint-sized mad scientist with a name (and a plan) too ridiculous to ignore, and a fearsome substitute teacher hiding a wicked secret. Pilkey's storytelling leans hard into slapstick, wordplay, and flip-page animation panels that turn simple scenes into mini flip-book cartoons kids love to replay again and again. Beneath the toilet humor and comic-book chaos, though, run genuine threads of friendship, creativity, and standing up to bullies and unfair authority. George and Harold's bond, and their refusal to let grown-up rules squash their imagination, gives the series real heart alongside the giggles. The full-color treatment makes every splash page and Flip-O-Rama sequence pop even more than the original black-and-white editions, drawing in reluctant readers and reluctant-no-more graphic novel fans alike. Teachers and librarians have long praised the series for turning hesitant readers into eager ones, since the fast pacing, big illustrations, and comic timing make it easy to finish a book in one sitting. 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As a kid, Pilkey was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia, and he spent much of his school time sitting in the hallway, where he passed the hours drawing his own original comic books. Those hallway doodles eventually grew into Captain Underpants and Dog Man, two series that have inspired millions of kids to embrace reading through humor, imagination, and irreverent comic-book storytelling, and that remain a favorite pick for reluctant readers everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBursting with color, silliness, and heart, this bundle is the perfect birthday gift, holiday stocking stuffer, or summer reading pick for any kid who loves to laugh. 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Perfect for reluctant readers and lifelong fans alike, this set delivers Pilkey's signature mix of comic-book action, flip-o-rama illustrations, and gleeful potty humor. Kids follow Captain Underpants as he battles talking toilets, evil cafeteria ladies from outer space, and a villain named Professor Poopypants. A can't-miss addition to any home library, classroom shelf, or summer reading pile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Captain Underpants Collection follows fourth-graders George Beard and Harold Hutchins, two inseparable best friends and comic-book creators who accidentally hypnotize their grumpy elementary school principal, Mr. Krupp, into believing he is the flying, wedgie-fighting superhero Captain Underpants. Across all eight paperback novels, Dav Pilkey builds a wonderfully silly universe where evil masterminds, mutant creatures, and outer-space invaders are no match for a bald man in a cape and briefs. Each book layers in Pilkey's trademark Flip-O-Rama animation spreads, comic strips drawn by George and Harold, and rapid-fire chapter pacing designed to hook even the most reluctant readers. Along the way, the series tackles bigger themes with a light touch — friendship, creativity, standing up to bullies, and owning your imagination — all wrapped in slapstick jokes and cartoon chaos kids can't put down. Because the story threads carry forward from book to book, from the original hypnotism mishap through the introduction of the Bionic Booger Boy and beyond, this boxed set is the easiest way to experience the saga in the order Pilkey intended. Teachers and librarians frequently recommend the series as a gateway to chapter books for kids who love graphic novels and visual humor, and parents appreciate how quickly kids tear through each 100-plus-page installment. 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