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Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants (Captain Underpants #4) (4) — Content Guide for Parents

By Dav PilkeyScholastic Audio Books2018-10-30ISBN 9781338312706
Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants (Captain Underpants #4) (4)

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Religious themes

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

The fourth book in Dav Pilkey's mega-bestselling Captain Underpants series, now available in Sound-O-Rama!
George and Harold are fourth-grade buddies who love practical jokes. When their latest prank drives their science teacher over the edge, their clueless principal, Mr. Krupp, quickly hires a replacement: Professor Pippy P. Poopypants. Of course, George and Harold can't resist making fun of the Professor's silly name. But then the Professor retaliates by forcing everyone in town to change their own names to be equally silly - with colossal consequences!The Captain Underpants series is perfect for listeners of all ages. Like the other outrageously funny books by acclaimed author and Caldecott Honor illustrator Dav Pilkey, this adventure is sure to be hours of fun!

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants (Captain Underpants #4) (4) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book includes humor that involves slapstick violence, such as characters being thrown or crashing, and references to cartoonish battles. It is noted that the series promotes a mix of humor and violence, particularly towards authority figures. No scary content detected in the search results. The humor is described as light-hearted and not gruesome.

  • Does Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants (Captain Underpants #4) (4) have violence?

    The book includes humor that involves slapstick violence, such as characters being thrown or crashing, and references to cartoonish battles. It is noted that the series promotes a mix of humor and violence, particularly towards authority figures.

  • Does Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants (Captain Underpants #4) (4) have scary content?

    No scary content detected in the search results. The humor is described as light-hearted and not gruesome.

  • Does Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants (Captain Underpants #4) (4) have religious themes?

    No religious content detected in the book's narrative. The author's background is mentioned but does not pertain to the book's content.

  • Does Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants (Captain Underpants #4) (4) have racial/cultural content?

    While characters of different races are mentioned, race is not a central theme or plot element in the book.

  • Does Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants (Captain Underpants #4) (4) have profanity?

    No strong profanity detected, though the series features frequent use of potty humor and words related to bodily functions.

  • Does Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants (Captain Underpants #4) (4) have climate change?

    The book features a character, Professor Poopypants, who attempts to address environmental issues by shrinking garbage and increasing food supply, suggesting a theme related to climate and environmental concerns.

  • Does Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants (Captain Underpants #4) (4) have sexual identity?

    No sexual content detected in the search results.

  • Does Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants (Captain Underpants #4) (4) have gender roles?

    No explicit gender roles or themes detected in the search results.

  • Does Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants (Captain Underpants #4) (4) have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes detected in the search results for this book.