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!
Derrière to be different with Jacques the Hedgehog!
Jacques is a little 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?
Get ready to fall head over heinie for this hilarious and unforgettable tale of identity, self-acceptance — and undies.
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Kindle Book
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9781250424587
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- English
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March 1, 2025
Jacques is a hedgehog with a big secret: "I wear real, bona fide underwear." Our narrator received a mysterious package one day; an illustration shows a pair of underwear tied to a balloon with a note "from the Universe" floating down into Jacques' burrow. Hedgehogs don't wear underwear, however. Will Jacques be shunned? Jacques worries but comes to a decision: "I have to wear them. When I do I feel special." Determined, Jacques, who's been invited to a party, makes a dramatic entrance, with undies in hand. Jacques' declaration ("I WEAR UNDERWEAR") is met with remarks of dismay, before another hedgehog opens up about similar fears and shows off a pair of cowboy boots. More hedgehogs introduce themselves with their own confessions. The story ends with Jacques unveiling a painting of the underwear in a gallery filled with hedgehogs wearing all sorts of attire. Though the book is simple in plot, characters, and setting, it wins in its balance of bathroom humor, dramatic storytelling, and celebrations of individual expression. French words are peppered throughout, adding to the fun without detracting from the story for those unfamiliar with the language. The cartoonish illustrations brim with fun; Valdez relies heavily on geometric shapes (triangle noses for the hedgehogs; huge circles for their eyes). Details such as speech bubbles and recurring turtle and snake characters contribute to the outlandish humor. Sure to have little ones giggling.(Picture book. 3-5)COPYRIGHT(2025) Kirkus Reviews, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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