Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot
#12 of 12 in Captain Underpants Series
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Laugh out loud with Captain Underpants, the #1 New York Times bestselling series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Dog Man! George and Harold, and their doubles, Yesterday George and Yesterday Harold, have a good thing going. Two of them go to school, while the other two hide in the tree house and play video games all day -- then they switch! But it turns out there's something rotten in the state of Ohio, and it's smellier than a pile of putrid gym socks. The boys' malicious gym teacher, Mr. Meaner, has created a method of mind control that transforms their fellow students into attentive, obedient, perfect children. Now the future of all humanity is in George and Harold and Yesterday George and Yesterday Harold's hands!
Discussion points
What do you think makes Captain Underpants a hero? How would you act if you were in his place?
How do the characters George and Harold help each other in difficult situations? Can you think of a time when you helped a friend or a friend helped you?
Sir Stinks-A-Lot has a unique way of causing trouble. What do you think the story tells us about dealing with difficult people or situations?
What lesson did you learn from the book about friendship and bravery?
If you could create your own comic book character like George and Harold, what powers would they have and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use character's behaviors and choices as a springboard to discuss real-life scenarios your child might face, emphasizing the values of friendship, creativity, and resilience.
Encourage your child to imagine alternate endings for the book, or how they might handle situations differently than the characters. This can lead to deeper understanding and personal connections with the story.
Prompt your child to draw or write about their favorite part of the book. This can help them express their thoughts and feelings about the story in a creative way.
Discuss the importance of humor in the book and ask your child why they think humor is important in storytelling. Explore together how laughter can be a powerful tool in both reading and everyday life.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of friendship
Explanation: Throughout the story, George and Harold's friendship is key to overcoming challenges and defeating Sir Stinks-A-Lot.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of loyalty and teamwork in facing day-to-day challenges and solving problems together.
Example Lesson: Creativity and imagination
Explanation: The protagonists use their imaginative powers to write comics and eventually tackle the problems they face.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to use their imagination as a tool for creative problem-solving and expression in their own lives.
Example Lesson: Responsibility for actions
Explanation: The book highlights consequences for actions, such as when the boys’ pranks lead to unintended trouble.
Real-World Application: Teaches children that their actions have consequences, fostering a sense of responsibility and mindfulness in their decisions.
Example Lesson: Perseverance in adversity
Explanation: The characters persist in their mission despite numerous setbacks, displaying resilience.
Real-World Application: Inspires children to stay determined and resilient, even when faced with difficulties, reinforcing the importance of perseverance.
Example Lesson: Humor as a coping mechanism
Explanation: Humor is a recurring element used by characters to cope with challenging situations and to bond with each other.
Real-World Application: Shows children how humor can be a healthy way to deal with problems and stress, and to connect with others.