Hedgehogs Don't Wear Underwear - by Marissa Valdez (Hardcover)

About the Book

From #1 New York Times-bestselling Marissa Valdez comes a hilariously zany and uproariously fun story of an underwear-obsessed hedgehog -- perfect for fans of Dragons Love Tacos and Something's Wrong!

Book Synopsis

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?"

Review Quotes

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

About the Author

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.