Overview
From #1 New York Times-bestselling Marissa Valdez comes a hilariously zany and uproariously fun romp of a read-aloud about an underwear-obsessed hedgehog -- perfect for fans of Attack of the Underwear Dragon and Something's Wrong! Derrière to be different with Jacques the hedgehog! Jacques is a little French hedgehog with a BIG secret -- he loves wearing underwear! But the hedgehog world has rules . . . You see, hedgehogs eat grubs. They make nests. They snort with their sniffly snouts. They do NOT. WEAR. UNDERWEAR. So what's a critter to do about his undercover love of underpants? Will Jacques muster the bravery he needs to fully embrace himself and share his love of tighty-whities with the world? Parfait for potty-training time, Hedgehogs Don't Wear Underwear will get kiddos pumped to put on underwear. Get ready to fall head over heinie for this hilarious and unforgettable tale of identity, self-acceptance -- and undies. Hedgehogs Don't Wear Underwear is for readers: *3 - 6 years old, or who find underwear funny (aka EVERYONE!) *Who love rollicking storytime read-alouds! *Drawn to hilarious and vibrant artwork! *Just beginning potty-training and learning the joys of underwear! *Who enjoy silly humor: ""Underwear, Under who? Is that like a hat for your butt?""
Full Product Details
Author: Marissa Valdez ,
Marissa Valdez
Publisher: Bound to Stay Bound Books
Imprint: Bound to Stay Bound Books
ISBN: 9798855172386
Pages: 33
Publication Date: 01 April 2025
Recommended Age: From 3 to 6 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Praise for Hedgehogs Don't Wear Underwear: *Shortlisted for the Barnes and Noble Picture Book Award* *A Barnes & Noble Best Book of the Year!* *An Indigo Best Book of the Year!* ""Wins in its balance of bathroom humor, dramatic storytelling, and celebrations of individual expression. . . Sure to have little ones giggling."" --Kirkus Reviews ""Valdez's sublimely silly solo debut . . . Yet just beneath the giggle-inducing surface is an affirming invitation to bring one's true self to whatever one does."" --Publishers Weekly ""You've never met a hedgehog like Jacques. This adorable little guy has a mighty obsession that makes him rather unique, and that in itself is a celebration of identity and individuality."" --Barnes & Noble, 2025 B&N Children's & YA Book Awards Picture Books Shortlist
Author Information
Marissa Valdez is the #1 New York Times bestselling children's book illustrator of the Ambitious Girl series by Meena Harris and the Hattie Harmony books by Elizabeth Olsen and Robbie Arnett. A former preschool teacher and an avid gnome collector, Marissa adores all things silly and funny. She spends her spare time looking out for real-life hedgehogs with her two cats (who do not wear underwear) and husband (who does) in Birmingham, England. She is a lifelong fan of London, France, and underpants, and Hedgehogs Don't Wear Underwear is her first picture book as an author-illustrator.
