Captain Underpants and the Revolting Revenge of the Radioactive Robo-Boxers: Color Edition

The Captain Underpants books are full of bathroom humor, bad jokes/puns and everything just on the nice side of gross that so many kiddos (mine are boys) can love. The books are not exactly 'nice' for those of more tender sensibilities but there are two redeeming features that are huge.First, for that reluctant reader, the books are tremendously appealing in that the kids are quite (correctly) certain that this is just for them--as though they are getting away with reading something, well, too cool for the grownups. Plus the illustrations are funny, and there are the occasional directives to the reader to go do something silly that are strangely attractive.Second, the Lexile scores are surprisingly high. I would have not expected this, but the score for the Revolting Revenge is 890. The entire series ranges from 640-890 with all but two in the 700s and 800s. This makes ME feel like I'M getting away with something, it's like sneaking ground up cauliflower into the macaroni and cheese--it's a silly book but hey, it's good for him.Fair warning, though engrossing, the books are not good for quiet time! Things like 2 page 'flip stories' heralded by the loud flap-flap-flap coming from the direction of the offspring, or the sudden outburst of a dubious song are quite startling. Perhaps right in line with a grade schooler's sense of humor, but not with a parent's (or teacher's) sense of propriety in a situation that calls for peace and quiet.My son's reluctant days of reading are far behind now, he's more like an avid reader now. However, he still loves the Captain Underpants books and informed me that CUATRROFRR-B was a Must Buy, and after reading it declared it quite entertaining. He does note that the books do not need to be read in order, but it's better if you do.Highly Recommended (by my children...and me)JTG

Great book series very funny for kids.

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My 5 and 7 year olds love these books. They sit and read through them as soon as we get them.

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Pros:• Humor: The book is filled with silly jokes and potty humor that kids find irresistibleCons:• Mature Themes: Some parents might find the humor a bit too crude for younger children

Captain Underpants has a special place in my heart. When my son was younger he would NOT read. I bought him hundreds of books and nothing. I found a Captain Underpants book and decided to try it. It was the FIRST book he wanted to read. Because of this series sparking his interest in reading he is now in 6th grade and reading on a much higher level. Captain Underpants has inappropriate body humor (love it) and everything thing else that can capture a young boy's desire to read. I was sad that this book was supposed to be the last and heartened to find out there will be another book. The actual book is another great one in the series and my son loved it. He said there was enough action and bad humor to keep him happy and can not wait until the next book comes out. According to the eleven year old boy it was "AWESOME"!!!

Started buying this series for my husband to read to our toddler on his nights to read! My husband was griping that he only had a few books that he would read to our son because of his own preference so we got a captain underpants and haven't looked back! My husband enjoys reading these to our 3 year old son and our son loves daddy's enthusiasm, voices and excitement reading them! Wonderful buy for any dad's looking for books they enjoy reading as well!