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The Captain Underpants Colossal Color Collection (Captain Underpants #1-5 Boxed Set) — Content Guide for Parents

By Dav PilkeySCHOLASTIC2019-09-03ISBN 9781338603323800 pages
The Captain Underpants Colossal Color Collection (Captain Underpants #1-5 Boxed Set)

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

About this book

Laugh out loud with Captain Underpants, the #1 New York Times bestselling series from Dav Pilkey, the author and illustrator of Dog Man!

Meet George and Harold, two fourth graders with BIG imaginations. The only thing they enjoy more than playing practical jokes is creating their own comic books about a superhero named Captain Underpants. But nothing can prepare them for what happens when their comic-book character comes to life!This boxed set -- perfect for fans and newcomers alike -- includes the first five Captain Underpants books in full color, which feature Flip-O-Ramas, mini comics, and fun facts! There's never been a better time to add to your Underpants collection!

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Captain Underpants Colossal Color Collection (Captain Underpants #1-5 Boxed Set) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The series contains cartoon violence, including scenes of characters engaging in slapstick humor and exaggerated physical confrontations, such as a giant toilet wreaking havoc. No scary content detected in the search results.

  • Does The Captain Underpants Colossal Color Collection (Captain Underpants #1-5 Boxed Set) have violence?

    The series contains cartoon violence, including scenes of characters engaging in slapstick humor and exaggerated physical confrontations, such as a giant toilet wreaking havoc.

  • Does The Captain Underpants Colossal Color Collection (Captain Underpants #1-5 Boxed Set) have scary content?

    No scary content detected in the search results.

  • Does The Captain Underpants Colossal Color Collection (Captain Underpants #1-5 Boxed Set) have religious themes?

    The author, Dav Pilkey, mentions growing up in a Christian household and attending Christian schools, indicating a background that may influence the narrative.

  • Does The Captain Underpants Colossal Color Collection (Captain Underpants #1-5 Boxed Set) have racial/cultural content?

    While the main characters are of different races, race is not a central theme or plot element, and discussions of race are minimal.

  • Does The Captain Underpants Colossal Color Collection (Captain Underpants #1-5 Boxed Set) have profanity?

    No profanity detected in the search results.

  • Does The Captain Underpants Colossal Color Collection (Captain Underpants #1-5 Boxed Set) have climate change?

    No climate themes detected in the search results.

  • Does The Captain Underpants Colossal Color Collection (Captain Underpants #1-5 Boxed Set) have sexual identity?

    No explicit sexual content detected in the search results.

  • Does The Captain Underpants Colossal Color Collection (Captain Underpants #1-5 Boxed Set) have gender roles?

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

  • Does The Captain Underpants Colossal Color Collection (Captain Underpants #1-5 Boxed Set) have lgbtq+ themes?

    In 'Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot', a time-travel scene depicts Harold with his husband and loving family, normalizing same-sex relationships.