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Captain Underpants #4
Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants: Color Edition
George and Harold are fourth-grade buddies with a penchant for practical jokes. When the boys' 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!
160 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2000
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Dav Pilkey
244 books3,392 followersDavid "Dav" Pilkey (b. March 4, 1966), is a popular children's author and artist. Pilkey is best known as the author and illustrator of the Captain Underpants book series. He lives near Seattle, Washington with his wife, Sayuri.
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September 15, 2025
Absoluto GOAT aunque se queda corto contra el recuerdo.
Interactividad, dibujos guapos de cojones y gamberrillos. Es un libro perfecto para los niños que creen que leer no es guay (que no lo es, pero los engañas). Los chistes están bien escogidos aunque trabaja mucho la zona caca-culo-pedo-pis que diría Bart Simpson, por eso quizá envejece algo peor (Cristóbal es que pone edad recomendada 7 años qué esperas). Lo mejor el fliporama, literatura cigarro poder reproducir en un libro... el precursor del transmedia en 1999.
Literatura cigarro
Interactividad, dibujos guapos de cojones y gamberrillos. Es un libro perfecto para los niños que creen que leer no es guay (que no lo es, pero los engañas). Los chistes están bien escogidos aunque trabaja mucho la zona caca-culo-pedo-pis que diría Bart Simpson, por eso quizá envejece algo peor (Cristóbal es que pone edad recomendada 7 años qué esperas). Lo mejor el fliporama, literatura cigarro poder reproducir en un libro... el precursor del transmedia en 1999.
Literatura cigarro
December 13, 2017
From the beginning till the end, this 4th installment in this graphic novel series will make readers burst out laughing of how funny the plot and the scenes are. I even re-read it right away just to make sure I remember the story. 😂
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October 21, 2017My 6-year-old son loved this book. There's not much I can say about it. The story-telling style was fun and it was possible to find a few good lessons in here. Of course, the silly name generator was the highlight. (I am Stinky Bubble-Tush.)
October 28, 2009
Dear Gidget Hamsterbrains,
After we finished reading this book, my son said, "Let's read it again."
"No." I said.
"Then let's read the next one," he said.
"No, let's read In Grandma's Attic," I said.
He doesn't want to read In Grandma's Attic. You are spoiling him.
Signed,
Flunky Pottylips
After we finished reading this book, my son said, "Let's read it again."
"No." I said.
"Then let's read the next one," he said.
"No, let's read In Grandma's Attic," I said.
He doesn't want to read In Grandma's Attic. You are spoiling him.
Signed,
Flunky Pottylips
December 16, 2019
Yay the fourth book is done. I have seen the Captain Underpants movie (the first one that came out) and it had Professor Poopypants and the Terrible Toilets....I'm pretty sure, so I was familiar with the outcomes of the two stories, however I loved the extra bits that wasn't included in the movie. Like, when Professor Poopypants makes everyone change their names to be as silly as his or he would shrink them. Mine ended up being Pinky Gigglepants, that is actually cute and I think I will continue to call myself that from now on. Maybe tomorrow I'll tell my students at school to call me that too!
If you don't mind silly potty humor and you love reading to your kids...these books are hilarious.
If you don't mind silly potty humor and you love reading to your kids...these books are hilarious.
December 26, 2015
My name is lumpy lizard chunks
March 6, 2022
I got Buttercup Bubblechunks.
November 3, 2020
Poor Professor Pippy Pee-Pee Poopypants can’t catch a break as a new elementary school teacher because of his unusual name. Harold, George and the rest of the kids simply cannot stop laughing at him—so he devises a plan! But, in creating this master scheme he becomes the bad guy, and as my Mom would say, “The baddies NEVER win.” Therefore, Captain Underpants must come to the town’s rescue!
Under the Professor Poopypants rule my new name would be “Pinky Gizzard Fanny” what would yours be?
Of course I also love the traditional Flip-o-Rama section! It’s probably my favorite part of Pilkey books! It brings back so much nostalgia from my childhood!
I absolutely love Dav Pilkey, but I prefer the “Dumb Bunnies” and “Dog Man” books rather than these but still a good time. I plan on reading the others as soon as I get a chance to pick them up!
3 ⭐️.
Under the Professor Poopypants rule my new name would be “Pinky Gizzard Fanny” what would yours be?
Of course I also love the traditional Flip-o-Rama section! It’s probably my favorite part of Pilkey books! It brings back so much nostalgia from my childhood!
I absolutely love Dav Pilkey, but I prefer the “Dumb Bunnies” and “Dog Man” books rather than these but still a good time. I plan on reading the others as soon as I get a chance to pick them up!
3 ⭐️.
October 27, 2020
Cool book.... Captain underpants and the Perilous plot of professor poppyants is a funny book. When the book pop out from the parcel I was shocked that I haven't seen this superhero ever actually the best superhero and funny also 😉😂😂................. By Dav Pilkey....It is about George and Harold.As always they are always funny and mischievous😉😂😂😛
February 1, 2022
Fokking fyndin.
Ég meina Prófessor Pési Piss-piss Prumpubrók, hversu fyndið nafn!
Ég meina Prófessor Pési Piss-piss Prumpubrók, hversu fyndið nafn!
November 26, 2024
Since I read this aloud in its entirety … and I had to say professor poopypants a million times … this counts for me this year.
6 year old’s review: once you get used to the title, there’s nothing really funny in it.
(Savage!)
6 year old’s review: once you get used to the title, there’s nothing really funny in it.
(Savage!)
September 29, 2019
Çok beğendim George ve Harold adında iki çocuk vardı ya yine onların bir macerası şöyle oluyor:Öncelikle profesör paytak p.paçaldon adında bir fen öğretmeni var ama herkes onun bu komik ismine çooooook gülermiş bu paytak’ı çılgına çevirmiş ve dünyayı ele geçirmeye karar vermiş ve bir dolu fare koşturucu zo yapmış ve savaş’ı başlatmış.Bakalım George ve Harold bu işin üstesinden gelebilecek mi.Herkes’e tavsiye ediyorum:ADA SEVEN🌈
September 17, 2017
Both the movie and this book series is just so amusing.
Having discovered the film first, it's been fun to go back to the book. They appear to have taken elements from most of the books but what stood out for me was the protagonist Professor Poopypants.
A light read, but fans of Superhero's will easily find enjoyment.
Having discovered the film first, it's been fun to go back to the book. They appear to have taken elements from most of the books but what stood out for me was the protagonist Professor Poopypants.
A light read, but fans of Superhero's will easily find enjoyment.
November 24, 2022
Me & my 7 year old read this together.
It’s written in a really humorous & interactive way that all young readers would enjoy.
He loved it, and I’ve had to rush out to buy the other books!
It’s written in a really humorous & interactive way that all young readers would enjoy.
He loved it, and I’ve had to rush out to buy the other books!
October 3, 2024
I think this is what George Orwell was warning us about in 1984
October 20, 2025
Es la mayor obra de la literatura existente
February 2, 2012
This is another hilarious book in the Captain Underpants series by Dav Pilkey. Our girls really like these books and insist on reading them independently (so I don't have the excuse that I read the book with them, but I enjoyed reading it, too!) The humor is quite juvenile and the storyline is very predictable, but we all really liked it. Our girls especially like the Flip-O-Rama pages, and they had a blast figuring out all of our new silly names (henceforth I shall be known as Gidget Bananahiney.)
All in all, I find these stories to be very entertaining and perfect for getting reluctant readers to learn to love books. We will certainly move on to the next story very soon.
All in all, I find these stories to be very entertaining and perfect for getting reluctant readers to learn to love books. We will certainly move on to the next story very soon.
March 10, 2023
4.5
This book was actually so fun to read again. Captain Underpants was a childhood favorite, and the reread did not disappoint. The writing is so witty and unique. I felt engaged the entire time while reading and it was just a nice change from what I usually read. I think I used to be embarrassed to admit that I liked Captain Underpants as a child because it seemed "uncouth" or "ungirly" just because of the title. But like.... whatever. Who cares. It's really not that deep. These books are actually such masterpieces.
This book was actually so fun to read again. Captain Underpants was a childhood favorite, and the reread did not disappoint. The writing is so witty and unique. I felt engaged the entire time while reading and it was just a nice change from what I usually read. I think I used to be embarrassed to admit that I liked Captain Underpants as a child because it seemed "uncouth" or "ungirly" just because of the title. But like.... whatever. Who cares. It's really not that deep. These books are actually such masterpieces.
November 1, 2017
I did not really like this book because I don't like all of the super-duper long names like " The Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants" and "Shrinky-Pig 2000 ". There also was also a "very giant hamster bot" that tried to crush George, Harold and Captain Underpants.
November 17, 2024
A literary work of genius. Pilkey’s use of imagery to describe a pair of undergarments worn by an education administrator is simply sublime. The metaphor behind the archetypal villain and a pair of trousers that have been defecated in is not only comparable to the reality we live in but relatable for timeless generations. His use of hypnotism to describe the transformation of mild mannered man to a hero of Biblical proportions is an allegory I will not soon forget. I grant this book 5 stars a sixth if I were so inclined. A work of art. A masterpiece.
January 29, 2021
It was another Captain Underpants book. I didn't think it was as strong as the last one, but it was better than the one before that. It had some charming moments, but I also didn't care for the plot even if the little one had a blast with the name change charts.
March 24, 2026
Oops - fell behind updating. Rylan helping me this morning “I wanna give it 5 stars!”. Davis says “Well I want to give it 500!” 😂
October 31, 2018
Captain underpants and professor poopy pants by Dav Pilkey, is a comic with funny characters. I love the captain underpants books because their comics and flip o rammas are radical. The books about a professor moving from this town that has ridiculous names, he ends up at the school and the kids make fun of his name. I think all people should read this book because the comics are amazing and the books are pretty easy to read.
June 25, 2017
The fourth book (and third book for me) in this series. This time a professor with an original name and his plans to take over the world (though I totally was cheering him on).
I have to say I liked this one less than the previous books I read. It had to do with the teachers (this is definitely not what you do to your students/pupils, I know it is exaggerated, but it still was just too much for me. What terrible teachers, they shouldn't be working there at all.). But it also had to do with the name calling. I rather liked the fact there was a country that made up their own names and had silly/weird names. But the poor man was bullied, with his new and old name. He didn't even do anything wrong, he was patient, sweet, kind, and all he wanted was to show those kids how awesome science could be. I know, I know, I shouldn't take it serious, but for some reason I couldn't help but being very pissed at the kids and everyone around that professor.
So yeah, instead of cheering for the good guys to win.... I was rooting for the professor to get his revenge. Yep, I was rooting for the baddie. Though, then again, he wasn't necessarily evil, he just snapped. I did like his revenge plan, and how (hilariously) people were unhappy. See, you don't like it to be bullied with your name, then don't do it to others.
Also the shrinking of the school was an excellent plan.
I loved the pranks (not the name calling) by George and Harold (or should I say Fluffy and Cheeseball). They should just ask their parents to move to another school, one that doesn't mind imagination and instead will motivate and stimulate the brains of these 2 kids.
On the one hand I am not too happy with the mistakes in the comics (it does get a bit old), but on the other hand it does fit the age of the duo.
I also loved that little kid that made its appearance twice in this story, and what he said/did during those two appearances. :P
Then there is the fourth wall breaking and that is just my favourite thing in this series.
Captain Underpants is also a brilliant character, it is just a shame that for most of the time he isn't around.
So I hope that the next book has a bit better plot/less bullying, I can't wait to see what villain we get next time!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I have to say I liked this one less than the previous books I read. It had to do with the teachers (this is definitely not what you do to your students/pupils, I know it is exaggerated, but it still was just too much for me. What terrible teachers, they shouldn't be working there at all.). But it also had to do with the name calling. I rather liked the fact there was a country that made up their own names and had silly/weird names. But the poor man was bullied, with his new and old name. He didn't even do anything wrong, he was patient, sweet, kind, and all he wanted was to show those kids how awesome science could be. I know, I know, I shouldn't take it serious, but for some reason I couldn't help but being very pissed at the kids and everyone around that professor.
So yeah, instead of cheering for the good guys to win.... I was rooting for the professor to get his revenge. Yep, I was rooting for the baddie. Though, then again, he wasn't necessarily evil, he just snapped. I did like his revenge plan, and how (hilariously) people were unhappy. See, you don't like it to be bullied with your name, then don't do it to others.
Also the shrinking of the school was an excellent plan.
I loved the pranks (not the name calling) by George and Harold (or should I say Fluffy and Cheeseball). They should just ask their parents to move to another school, one that doesn't mind imagination and instead will motivate and stimulate the brains of these 2 kids.
On the one hand I am not too happy with the mistakes in the comics (it does get a bit old), but on the other hand it does fit the age of the duo.
I also loved that little kid that made its appearance twice in this story, and what he said/did during those two appearances. :P
Then there is the fourth wall breaking and that is just my favourite thing in this series.
Captain Underpants is also a brilliant character, it is just a shame that for most of the time he isn't around.
So I hope that the next book has a bit better plot/less bullying, I can't wait to see what villain we get next time!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
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June 23, 2025#KapteinOnderbroekEnDieWraakVanProfessorPoepenpoel – Dav Pilkey
#HumanenRousseau
George en Harold is verantwoordelike kinders: “Die enigste probleem is dat hulle verveeld raak by die skool.” (13) Naas poetse bak, is hulle gunsteling tydverdryf die skryf en teken van hulle eie strokiesboeke. Hulle fokus op superhelde soos ‘Hondman’; ‘Timmie die Tjommeltoilet’ en ‘Die verstommende koeivrou’. Hulle is ook alleenhouers van ‘n groot geheim: Hulle mislike skoolhoof verander in ‘n superheld, geklee in slegs ‘n onderbroek en ‘n rooi gordyn as mantel, indien hy vingers hoor klap; die befaamde Kaptein Onderbroek.
Weens die ontydige bedanking van Leergierig Laer se wetenskaponderwyser, mnr. Feite, word ‘n slim uitvinder van bisarre items, professor Poepenpoel as nuwe onderwyser aangestel. Die kinders se gespot met sy naam lei tot ‘n onbeheersde woede-uitbarsting en ‘n besluit om die planeet ‘n les te leer met sy uitvindsels wat alles of baie groter, of baie kleiner, kan maak. Daar is net een superheld wat die wêreld moontlik kan red..... (tromgeroffel)...Kaptein Onderbroek !
Dav Pilkey het as kind reeds sy eie strokiesprentboeke uitgedink, geskryf en geteken, wanneer hy gestraf was weens sy aandagafleibaarheid en disleksie. Vandag is sy werk internasionaal beroemd en dis heerlik om dit ook in Afrikaans te kan geniet. Hierdie titel, die vierde in die reeks, is in Engels gepubliseer as “Captain Underpants and the Perilious Plot of Professor Poopypants” en die Afrikaanse vertaling is deur Kobus Geldenhuys.
Strokiesverhale is al dekades lank die wortel voor die neus van onwillige lesers en Kaptein Onderbroek sal selfs die onwilligste jong leser verlei om minstens die blaai-en beweeg insetsels te probeer – wat jong lesers toelaat om hulle eie animasiefliek te maak, en hulle aanmoedig om hulle eie byklanke te skep Verdere bonusmateriaal sluit ook ‘n kort Hondman-strokie,‘n lys pretfeite en ‘n speletjie wat alledaagse name in humoristiese weergawes omskep, in.
Die reeks word aanbeveel vir trae en sukkelende lesers van 6-9 jaar.
#uitdieperdsebek
#HumanenRousseau
George en Harold is verantwoordelike kinders: “Die enigste probleem is dat hulle verveeld raak by die skool.” (13) Naas poetse bak, is hulle gunsteling tydverdryf die skryf en teken van hulle eie strokiesboeke. Hulle fokus op superhelde soos ‘Hondman’; ‘Timmie die Tjommeltoilet’ en ‘Die verstommende koeivrou’. Hulle is ook alleenhouers van ‘n groot geheim: Hulle mislike skoolhoof verander in ‘n superheld, geklee in slegs ‘n onderbroek en ‘n rooi gordyn as mantel, indien hy vingers hoor klap; die befaamde Kaptein Onderbroek.
Weens die ontydige bedanking van Leergierig Laer se wetenskaponderwyser, mnr. Feite, word ‘n slim uitvinder van bisarre items, professor Poepenpoel as nuwe onderwyser aangestel. Die kinders se gespot met sy naam lei tot ‘n onbeheersde woede-uitbarsting en ‘n besluit om die planeet ‘n les te leer met sy uitvindsels wat alles of baie groter, of baie kleiner, kan maak. Daar is net een superheld wat die wêreld moontlik kan red..... (tromgeroffel)...Kaptein Onderbroek !
Dav Pilkey het as kind reeds sy eie strokiesprentboeke uitgedink, geskryf en geteken, wanneer hy gestraf was weens sy aandagafleibaarheid en disleksie. Vandag is sy werk internasionaal beroemd en dis heerlik om dit ook in Afrikaans te kan geniet. Hierdie titel, die vierde in die reeks, is in Engels gepubliseer as “Captain Underpants and the Perilious Plot of Professor Poopypants” en die Afrikaanse vertaling is deur Kobus Geldenhuys.
Strokiesverhale is al dekades lank die wortel voor die neus van onwillige lesers en Kaptein Onderbroek sal selfs die onwilligste jong leser verlei om minstens die blaai-en beweeg insetsels te probeer – wat jong lesers toelaat om hulle eie animasiefliek te maak, en hulle aanmoedig om hulle eie byklanke te skep Verdere bonusmateriaal sluit ook ‘n kort Hondman-strokie,‘n lys pretfeite en ‘n speletjie wat alledaagse name in humoristiese weergawes omskep, in.
Die reeks word aanbeveel vir trae en sukkelende lesers van 6-9 jaar.
#uitdieperdsebek
April 26, 2015
April is coming to an end and I'm not even sure if I have read anything. Well, slump is slowly fading... or not. Busy with school lately, and beside who would resist a fun childhood book full of memories?
April 28, 2020
Bu kitabında Profesör Paçalıdon öfkesi yüzünden dünyayı ele geçirmeye çalışır. Ve Kaptan Düşükdon’a ihtiyaç duyarlar. Ama işleri çok zordur.
Bu kitap gerçekten çok komikti. Okurken çok güldüm. Komik kitapları sevenlere tavsiye ediyorum.
Bu kitap gerçekten çok komikti. Okurken çok güldüm. Komik kitapları sevenlere tavsiye ediyorum.
March 31, 2021
Reviewed at: http://www.teachmentortexts.com/2012/...
Don't forget to figure out your New Swissland name.
Mine is Flunky Bananatush :)
Don't forget to figure out your New Swissland name.
Mine is Flunky Bananatush :)
September 16, 2019
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القصة:
يتكلم عن ولدين صديقين جورج وهارولد يحبان تأليف القصص وفي يوم من الايام القصة التي ألفوها أصبحت حقيقية
رأيي فيه:الكتاب ممتع جدًا وطريف
القصة:
يتكلم عن ولدين صديقين جورج وهارولد يحبان تأليف القصص وفي يوم من الايام القصة التي ألفوها أصبحت حقيقية
رأيي فيه:الكتاب ممتع جدًا وطريف
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