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The Captain Underpants Colossal Colour Collection — Content Guide for Parents

By Dav PilkeyScholastic2020-01-10ISBN 978176097647764 pages
The Captain Underpants Colossal Colour Collection

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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 best-selling 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 colour, 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 Colour Collection appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The series features cartoonish violence, including scenes where characters engage in slapstick humor and absurd battles, often described as 'extremely graphic violence' in some reviews. No scary content is detected; the series is characterized by light-hearted humor and absurd scenarios rather than frightening elements.

  • Does The Captain Underpants Colossal Colour Collection have violence?

    The series features cartoonish violence, including scenes where characters engage in slapstick humor and absurd battles, often described as 'extremely graphic violence' in some reviews.

  • Does The Captain Underpants Colossal Colour Collection have scary content?

    No scary content is detected; the series is characterized by light-hearted humor and absurd scenarios rather than frightening elements.

  • Does The Captain Underpants Colossal Colour Collection have religious themes?

    The author, Dav Pilkey, mentions his upbringing in a Christian household and how faith intertwines with his childhood experiences, though this is not a central theme in the stories themselves.

  • Does The Captain Underpants Colossal Colour Collection have racial/cultural content?

    While the main characters are of different races, the search results indicate that race is not a central theme or discussed in depth within the narratives.

  • Does The Captain Underpants Colossal Colour Collection have profanity?

    No profanity is detected in the search results; the humor is primarily based on toilet jokes and playful language.

  • Does The Captain Underpants Colossal Colour Collection have climate change?

    No climate themes are detected; the narratives do not address environmental issues or activism.

  • Does The Captain Underpants Colossal Colour Collection have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is detected in the search results, as the series focuses on humor and adventure without inappropriate themes.

  • Does The Captain Underpants Colossal Colour Collection have gender roles?

    The search results do not indicate any significant exploration of gender roles; the humor and themes are primarily focused on adventure and comedy.

  • Does The Captain Underpants Colossal Colour Collection have lgbtq+ themes?

    In one of the stories, Harold is depicted with his husband and loving family during a time-travel scene, normalizing same-sex relationships within the narrative.