The Underwearwolf
Published on 21. May 2026
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-6659-5558-4 (ISBN)
Description
Perfect for fans of Creepy Pair of Underwear, this wolfish picture book romp follows a kid who finds himself in a hairy situation when he dons a pair of not-so-normal undies under the light of the full moon.
Do not, under any circumstances,
Or for any reason,
Wear this underwear under the full moon.
Do you understand?
Get ready to howl with laughter as one rule-breaking, underwear-loving kid transforms into a-gasp!-UNDERWEARWOLF! Now he's on an unforgettable nighttime adventure that may or may not include furry paws, sharp claws, uncomfortable wedgies, and an honest-to-goodness wild wolfpack! No butts about it-this is one read-aloud that'll blow your undies off!
Do not, under any circumstances,
Or for any reason,
Wear this underwear under the full moon.
Do you understand?
Get ready to howl with laughter as one rule-breaking, underwear-loving kid transforms into a-gasp!-UNDERWEARWOLF! Now he's on an unforgettable nighttime adventure that may or may not include furry paws, sharp claws, uncomfortable wedgies, and an honest-to-goodness wild wolfpack! No butts about it-this is one read-aloud that'll blow your undies off!
Reviews / Votes
A KIDS' INDIE NEXT LIST PICK ? "Best read beneath a gibbous moon to truly make your intended audience howl...with laughter." -- <I>Kirkus</I>, STARRED REVIEW "Sterer and Santoso mash the monstrous and the truly mundane in this gleeful picture book outing." -- <I>Publishers Weekly</I>More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Simon & Schuster
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Third Grade, Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Product notice
Picture book
Illustrations
f-c digital (spfx: spot gloss, emboss)
Dimensions
Height: 285 mm
Width: 232 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
442 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-6659-5558-4 (9781665955584)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Gideon Sterer
The Underwearwolf
E-Book
05/2026
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
€10.87
Available for download
Persons
Gideon Sterer is the New York Times bestselling author of The Christmas Owl, I Will Read to You, From Ed's to Ned's, Not Your Nest!, The Night Knights, and The Midnight Fair, among others. Gideon grew up in upstate New York, where his parents owned a little zoo in which he would run around after hours and let the animals out. He now lives in the Hudson Valley and invites you to visit him online at GideonSterer.com and on X.
Charles Santoso loves drawing little things in his little journal. He gathers inspiration from his childhood memories and curiosities he discovers in his everyday travels. He has illustrated several picture books, including The Snurtch, I Don't Like Koala, Finding Muchness, and Ida, Always. Charles also works as a visual development artist, creating illustrations for feature film projects. He lives and works in Singapore. You can visit him at CharlesSantoso.com.
Charles Santoso loves drawing little things in his little journal. He gathers inspiration from his childhood memories and curiosities he discovers in his everyday travels. He has illustrated several picture books, including The Snurtch, I Don't Like Koala, Finding Muchness, and Ida, Always. Charles also works as a visual development artist, creating illustrations for feature film projects. He lives and works in Singapore. You can visit him at CharlesSantoso.com.