CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS AND THE REVOLTING REVENGE OF THE RADIOACTIVE ROBO-BOXERS

CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS AND THE REVOLTING REVENGE OF THE RADIOACTIVE ROBO-BOXERS
By Dav Pilkey

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Join George, Harold, and the Captain to defeat Dr. Diaper and save the world!  The Washington Post online raves: “If you have grade school kids in the house, you may never see your tablet again.” ­

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About the Book

A world without UNDERPANTS?!!!

When we last saw our heroes, George and Harold, they had been turned into evil zombie nerds doomed to roam a devastated, postapocalyptic planet for all eternity. But why, you might ask, didn't the amazing Captain Underpants save the boys from this frightening fate? Because Tippy Tinkletrousers and his time-traveling hijinks prevented George and Harold from creating Captain Underpants in the first place! Now, having changed the course of human history forever, they'll have to figure out a way to CHANGE IT BACK.

Could this be the end for Captain Underpants?!!

For fans ages 7 and up.

About the Author

Dav Pilkey created his first stories as comic books while he was in elementary school. Since then, in addition to the Captain Underpants series, his Scholastic books include numerous popular, award-winning books for children, such as Dog Breath, winner of the California Young Reader Medal; The Paperboy, a Caldecott Honor Book; The Adventures of Super Diaper Baby, which debuted at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list; and the Dumb Bunnies series. He is also the author of the New York Times bestselling The Adventures of Ook & Gluk: Kung-Fu Cavemen from the Future.

Ghost Buddy books from Henry Winkler

As the mom of two advanced readers, its not always easy to find good books that my boys enjoy that are both content and reading level appropriate.  While my boys (entering third and fourth grade) both read at above an 8th grade level, I don't expect them to be reading at that level all the time, but reading books designed for first graders on a regular basis doesn't make sense to me either. So I try to keep lots of new things that they will read willingly available.  On any given week they might read anything from Junie B Jones (much under their level) to Harry Potter (more appropriate reading level wise).  But typically as long as they are READING, I'm happy.  Sometimes they are reading mindless junk...and I bite my tongue, cuz they're still reading!  But I'm always super excited to find something that they really enjoy reading that has some value to it as well.  The Ghost Buddy books seem to fit that very well.  And its a total added bonus that they are coauthored by Henry Winkler!! (hehe) 

I think these books would be great for both boys and girls because they deal with struggles of all kids.  But my boys definitely identify with Billy Brocolli which keeps them engaged in a story that is actually full of good moral lessons.  It's just too fun for them to even notice!  My four year old has been following along too as we read the books and I don't think the content is inappropriate for him at all.  Learning about the friendly 'ghost buddy' Hoover, might even help younger kids deal with fears of things in the closet etc.

Check out Ghost Buddy: Zero to Hero or the brand new Ghost Buddy: Mind if I Read Your Mind today for a fun new read.

A hilarious new series from Henry Winkler & Lin Oliver, authors of the bestselling HANK ZIPZER books!

Billy Broccoli is new to the neighborhood, and wants cool friends and a spot on the baseball team more than anything. But the one thing he never wanted is his own personal ghost. So imagine his surprise when he ends up sharing a room with Hoover Porterhouse, a funny ghost with a whole lot of attitude.

When an obnoxious school bully sets out to demolish Billy, the Hoove comes up with a plan for revenge. It’s all in the Hoove’s Rule Number Forty-Two: Stay cool. And like it or not, Billy and the Hoove have to stick together if Billy ever wants to get in style, get even, and conquer the school.

Billy and Hoover are back in the hilarious new series from bestselling authors Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver!

It's time for Moorepark Middle School's annual Speak Out Challenge, and Billy Broccoli thinks he's got it made. With his best friend Hoover Porterhouse-the ghost with the most-by his side, Billy's got the competition in the bag. Who wouldn't vote for a demonstration on mind reading?

But when Billy lands a spot on the seventh grade team, he starts spending more time with his new teammates than he does with Hoover. And the Hoove plays second fiddle to no one! If Billy's not careful, his secret weapon might just vanish into thin air, leaving Billy to pick up the pieces of a demonstration day disaster!


Disclosure: Our family received complimentary copies of these books for review purposes.

Sweet Farts Book Review

 

Someone has been farting up a storm at school and everyone thinks Keith Emerson is to blame. Unfortunately for Keith, it has earned him the nickname "S.B.D." (silent but deadly). To make matters worse, Keith's dad is a self-proclaimed "Fart Machine" who really stinks it up at home. With the science fair quickly approaching, Keith decides he has had enough. He comes up with a science fair project idea to turn the foul smell of human gas into something sweet smelling. The idea lands him in the principal's office, and in big trouble with his mom. With the help of his little sister Emma, his dad, his crazy grandma, and Benjamin Franklin (great American scientist), Keith will attempt to make the greatest scientific discovery of all time, the cure for the common fart.

Author bio for Raymond Bean:

Born in Queens, NY, Bean is a fourth grade teachers, in addition to being the author of the wildly funny middle grade book three-book series, Sweet Farts. The first two books in the series are consistently in Amazon's top 100 books for children. The third book, Blown Away, comes out April 3, 2012. Foreign editions of his books have been released in Germany and Korea. Editions for Italy, Brazil, and Turkey will be released soon. He writes for kids who claim they don't like reading. 

Praise for Sweet Farts:

“Narrator Nick Podehl does a superb job of bringing this production to life, creating unique and entertaining voices. This humorous, albeit somewhat crude story, will appeal to reluctant readers and fans of the popular Captain Underpants series who are looking for something both silly and fun.”

– School Library Journal

In Sweet Farts, 10-year-old Keith Emerson invented a much-heralded product that took the smell out of intestinal gas for his school science project. In much of this sequel, though, Keith is discontented. He can’t come up with anything to match his earlier invention; his little sister refuses to eat anything but candy; and he is nervous about an upcoming television interview…Additional comic scenes, though, add needed variety to the gas-centric humor, which will delight its target audience. Grades 3-5.—Booklist 

My Thoughts:
We just finished the first book and started on the second this week.  Even though my older boys have reading levels probably higher than my own, I still read out loud every night.  I read  few chapters each night and everyone in the family enjoyed it.  If you're like the main characters mom and don't even like the word 'Fart,' maybe it won't be for you.  There is a good amount of potty related humor but if you're ok with that, I think this book is really for all ages.  My 4 year old listened and giggled along with the older two (8 & 9 years old).  And as a mom the book held many fabulous lessons from dealing with pressure at school to the amazing ability kids have to make a difference in our world.  It also covers basic scientific method in such a way that you don't even realize you're getting a bit of a science lesson as you go.  But over all its a fun, inspiring read.  It doesn't have illustrations but with a decent sized font and manageable chapters I think its a reasonable read for a strong second or third grade reader without any problems.  Or, do what we did and read it together!!


We received complimentary copies of the series to facilitate our review.

Reading, Wordless Wednesday 4-25-12 LINKY

My boys love reading...they also LOVE the library. 

Timmy reading to Bryan THROUGH the Foozie puppet.  My heart melts!

Johnny reading Horrible Harry, which he finished before we made it back home with the book.

Mercer Mayer, Little Monster Fun and Learn Book Review

There are a few books in our large collection of kids books that I really love.  Mercer Mayer books are definitely among these.  I just LOVE the Little Critter books.  They are so cute and no matter how many times we read each of these books the boys still LOVE searching for the tiny mouse and/or spider hidden on each page!

 So it was no surprise to me that the boys loved this new book from Mercer Mayer, Little Monster Fun and Learn Book.    This a large book compared to the Little Critter series but it is divided into short stories that are perfect for bedtime reading.  This is the perfect book for the older Mercer Mayer fan.  My little monsters (almost 8 and 9 years old) have taken it to bed to read several times. 

Book Description (From Amazon.com)

Age Level: 3 and up

This is the second title in the FastPencil Premiere Mercer Mayer Classic Collectible series, featuring the million-copy, best-selling Little Monster character. This book provides fun and learning in ABCs, counting, enjoying bedtime, and traveling through the neighborhood. Mayer creates a world of fun and laughter filled with Little Monster escapades. His famed classic illustrations provide humorous details beloved by both parents and children alike. A great back-to-school and in-school title.

Disclosure: Our family received a complimentary copy of this book for review purposes but all opinions expressed are my own honest personal feedback.

New Diary of a Wimpy Kid book coming soon...

Have your kids fallen in love with the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, like mine?  I swear mine read one of the books almost every single night!
In case you aren't privvy to the Wimpy Kid pheominon, here's a quick recap:

First came the books...

You can read this book online here.

 There is also a Do it Yourself journal

 Then there were movies...

And a "Movie Diary" which is nothing like the other books...


















 And just this past week I got a Scholastic book order form and was excited to see that there is another book coming.  My boys will be thrilled!!!

For more info about this release (coming Nov 15th) visit WimpyKid.com

We also have the Diary Scrabble and someone in our house might be getting some Diary of a Wimpy Kid figures for Christmas...

 Are you a Diary of a Wimpy Kid fan? Are there any great Wimpy Kid products I've missed out on?

Read for the Record 2011

On October 6, millions of people across the globe will read the same book, Llama Llama Red Pajama, as part of Jumpstart’s Read for the Record. For the past five years, Jumpstart, a national education organization, has hosted this global event, bringing together celebrities like Bill Cosby, Justin Bieber, Vince Vaughn, Patti LaBelle, Matt Lauer, representatives on Capitol Hill, elected officials, parents, teachers, children and volunteers to help bridge America’s achievement gap. Hundreds of reading events and “pajama parties” will be taking place all across the country, and you and your readers can join in the fun!

This year, they need your help to set a new world record of 2.1 million readers. The simple act of reading with a child on this one day translates into year-long educational support for preschool children from low-income communities, many of whom grow up in homes without a single book.

The reality is that 1 in 3 children in the U.S. begins kindergarten behind, and most will never catch up. In fact, in states like California, for every child who isn't reading on the 4th grade level when tested, budget is planned for a jail cell*. Before they even enter school, children need to be equipped with fundamental literacy skills and taking the time to read with your kids is an easy way to ensure they’re prepared.

By pledging to read at www.readfortherecord.org before September 19, you will be entered to win a $77 gift card to 77Kids by American Eagle.

If you don’t own the book, it is being offered to read FREE online at www.wegivebooks.org.