Hedgehogs Don't Wear Underwear by Marissa Valdez

Hedgehogs Don't Wear Underwear

Hardcover – Picture Book, April 1, 2025

Marissa Valdez

Roaring Brook Press · Hardcover · April 1, 2025

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!

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Who it’s for
A sniffly hedgehog and his fondness for underwear make for a gleefully silly read-aloud.
Themes
Identity and self-acceptance, Individuality, Underwear humor
Pacing
Fast

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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.

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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?"

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A sniffly hedgehog and his fondness for underwear make for a gleefully silly read-aloud.

Come here for

  • Underwear jokes with a soft spot for self-acceptance
  • A hedgehog who dares to be different

Expect

  • A zany storytime romp
  • Potty-training encouragement wrapped in silliness

Where it sits

Funny Stories48%
Toilet Training36%
Animal Stories32%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Small Pets
  • Self-Esteem & Resilience
  • Toilet Training
Authors
Marissa Valdez
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Published
April 1, 2025
Format
Hardcover
Theme
Identity and self-acceptance · Individuality · Underwear humor
Reading lane
Small Pets