The Adventures of Captain Underpants

Brief Description: When George and Harold hypnotize their principal into thinking that he is the superhero Captain Underpants, he leads them to the lair of the nefarious Dr. Diaper, where they must defeat his evil robot henchmen. Biographical Note: Dav Pilkey has written and illustrated numerous popular, award-winning books for children, including the Captain Underpants and Dumb Bunnies series; DOG BREATH, winner of the California Young Reader Medal; and THE PAPERBOY, a Caldecott Honor Book. He lives with his wife in the Pacific Northwest. Visit him online at www.pilkey.com. Publisher Marketing: Young readers will laugh out loud at this action-packed, easy-to-read chapter book by award-winning author and Caldecott Honor illustrator Dav Pilkey. Introducing FLIP-O-RAMA, a wonderfully silly and fun-filled illustration technique that allows readers to animate the action. Publisher Marketing: The first book in Dav Pilkey's mega-bestselling Captain Underpants series. Now with super-cool foil covers! Shiny! Fun! George and Harold have created the greatest superhero in the history of their elementary school--and now they're going to bring him to life! Meet Captain Underpants! His true identity is so secret, even HE doesn't know who he is! Acclaimed author and Caldecott Honor illustrator Dav Pilkey provides young readers with the adventure of a lifetime in this outrageously funny, action-packed, easy-to-read chapter book. With hilarious pictures on every page, THE ADVENTURES OF CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS is great for both beginning and chapter-book readers. And like Dav's other best-selling books of humor, it is sure to provide even the most reluctant readers with hours of fun. Review Citations:

Kirkus Review - Children 06/01/1997 pg. 878 (EAN 9780590846288, Paperback)

Publishers Weekly 06/09/1997 pg. 46 (EAN 9780590846288, Paperback)

School Library Journal 02/01/2000 (EAN 9780590846288, Paperback)

Booklist 07/01/1997 pg. 1819 (EAN 9780590846271, Hardcover)

Kirkus Review - Children 06/01/1997 pg. 878 (EAN 9780590846271, Hardcover)

Publishers Weekly 06/09/1997 pg. 46 (EAN 9780590846271, Hardcover)

School Library Journal 12/01/1997 pg. 99 (EAN 9780590846271, Hardcover)

School Library Journal 02/01/2000 (EAN 9780590846271, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 96 01/01/1998 pg. 59 (EAN 9780590846271, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/1997 pg. 79 (EAN 9780590846271, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Pilkey, Dav DAV PILKEY is the creator of many acclaimed children's books, including Dogzilla, Kat Kong, god bless the gargoyles, and the bestselling Captain Underpants series. His picture book The Paperboy received a Caldecott Honor. He lives in the Pacific Northwest. www.pilkey.com