Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants, written by Dav Pilkey, reviewed by Katy Golden

Summary: George and Harold are back with their hypnotized principal, Captain Underpants! When Professor Pippy P. Poopypants moves from his small country of New Swissland (which has a tradition of strange names) to achieve success as a scientist in America, he is surprised that his name makes him the laughingstock of the scientific community. Disappointed, he decides that he will prove himself as a science teacher at an elementary school, because “You can always count on the kindness and innocence of children!” Naturally, this is not the case: George and Harold, along with their peers, can’t concentrate on their science because they are laughing at his name. To gain their attention, Professor Poopypants decides to show ng off his inventions, such as the Shrinky-Pig 2000 and the Goosy-Grow 4000. When the students continue to laugh at his name, Professor Poopypants decides to take over the world and force everyone to change their names to a silly name. Luckily, George and Harold have Captain Underpants - and their own creativity - to save the day!

Straight Talk for Librarians: George and Harold’s fourth adventure has been republished in full color and readers will be chomping at the bit to get their turn! Few writers have the comedic, clever and readable flair that defines Pilkey's work, and his blockbuster success makes this purchase a no-brainer. Every page is in full color, making the characteristic flip-o-rama, mini-comics, and illustrations pop even more than the original. Readers will also love the opportunity to use the Professor’s name-changing code boards to come up with their own new “silly” name: Flunky Lizardchunks? Snotty Gerbilsniffer? Fans of Captain Underpants, silly names, and clever pranks will be begging for more!