I received a free ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Kids love books about underpants so I'm sure they will get a kick out of this one. Bright pictures and a funny storyline.

Super cute book about a wolf and a town of animals that are terrified of him. They go to great lengths to defend themselves from the big, bad wolf.

Clever, devious story! I was just going through our jP collection and found this short read! I wouldn't read it to very small children, but I am thinking older ones might get a kick out of the story! I never would have guessed the ending! Too, too fun and unexpected! Illustrations a are a hoot! Twisted tale!

I found a book to review.

The Wolf in Underpants is a children's graphic novel written by Wilfrid Lupano and illustrated by Mayana Itoïz and Paul Cauuet. It is currently scheduled for release on March 5 2019. A community of forest animals trades scary rumors about a nearby wolf. Some critters have even gone into business selling wolf traps and anti-wolf fences. But when the wolf appears in a pair of striped underpants, everyone rethinks their fears. This is a heartwarming story about understanding differences, told with an oddball sense of humor.

The Wolf in Underpants is a young readers graphic novel, that could be read as a picturebook. I loved the story, and the twists. Close readers will see clue through the story that relate to the couple surprises they will run across, and there are lots of small details to find on each page. I think readers could go through the book several times and still find something they had missed before. The forest creatures being in a panic over a wolf, and spending all their time and resources on the fear, and talking about it, parallels the news and adult world far too well. I like how simple and rational the explanation for the wolf's past appearance and current state are, and how one simple act of kindness helped make it happen. I really liked the giggle I got at the end, which might bother some sensitive readers, to the remaining mystery of missing pigs.

The Wolf in Underpants is an entertaining read, and I think it will work for a large range of reading ages and abilities. I really enjoyed the read and will be looking for more like this from the team.

There are many sayings that tell people to avoid prejudging people. Unfortunately, most kids won't understand what it means if you tell them "Don't judge a book by its cover." "The Wolf In Underpants" shows children why they shouldn't pre-judge people by telling a great "whodunnit" story. The book is clever enough to keep the grown-ups amused while they tell the story while being accessible to children. Parents of sensitive children will want to gloss over the slightly morbid twist at the end of the book.

I’m not sure what I expected from this book, but it managed to throw me a curveball. Yes, there’s plenty of talk about underwear to satisfy the bathroom humor enthusiasts, but there’s also a quirky, charming story about a community that not only blows an unfounded fear completely out of proportion, but makes that fear the very basis of its society. The forest dwellers’ antics, not to mention the underwear, will appeal to young children, but adults will also appreciate the subtle discussion of fear mongering. Not to mention, this book is a clever, truly unique spin on the classic “Big, Bad Wolf” from the three little pigs. There’s also a plot twist that I did not see coming, but which made the whole story worth it for me.

Yes, the story is a little disjointed, but I thought that actually worked with its offbeat vibe. My only concern is that young children might find the book disturbing, because it starts off as a cute and innocent fractured fairy tale, but then it takes a turn I don’t think any of us expected. It’s a fun read, but maybe not for the youngest kids.

A hilarious look at prejudices and how what we may believe may be wrong. Also, a very enjoyable read for caregivers and parents who like to be entertained while reading books to their little ones. It does have a dark (funny) twist at end that may bother some adults.

I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. I was really excited for this book -- littles LOVE underpants story times and the idea of anti-wolfers was very timely. But even though I went in knowing it was a graphic novel format, the reading experience was very disjointed and difficult to follow. The dialogue was presented against the artwork without any indication who was talking, and in fact, the text often blended in against the art work. Funny but could have been so much better.

All woodland creatures fear the wolf. The gossip is that he has “crazy eyes” and “fangs like ice picks.” Their marketplace in the forest is busy with stalls hawking anti-wolf alarms, wolf-defense karate, and wolf traps, and scary lectures about this dangerous wolf are always well-attended. One day the wolf strides into the clearing sporting a pair of red striped underwear. The critters, led by the heavily armed “anti-wolf brigade,” actually meet the wolf, they are surprised by his mild manner and prominent red-and-white–striped undies. The wolf explains that his chilly buttocks had made him uncomfortable, causing its eerie howls and his terrifying mood. The animals now face an new crisis; who will buy wolf traps and attend the well-attended lectures now? The wolf sensibly tells them, “maybe you need more in your lives than just fear.”

While I felt the storyline a but thin, young readers will like the underwear and the mention of butts. The illustrations are vibrant and striking and wolf looks like someone I’d want to befriend. The writing and illustration style seems to be a hybrid between a picture book and graphic novel. I especially liked the chubby old owl sitting in the tree quietly knitting, mmmm. Is that underwear?
The book leaves the reader hanging as to the fate of the three little pigs who disappeared. It was assumed the wolf ate them, but now that seems unlikely, therefore the story ends in a mystery leading into the next instalment of...... The Wolf In Underpants Returns.
Sometimes it’s just fun to read a book for its silliness with no real underlying message.

This is a story about a community that lives in fear of a big mean wolf that lives on a hill. The community has worked very hard to try to protect itself from the wolf, until one day the wolf comes to town and everyone is really surprised. This book is really funny and could be used as a lesson for bigger kids to talk about making assumptions about people or situations and how those assumptions could be way off base. This would be a great book to compare to Snappsy the Alligator (does not want to be in this book) by Julie Falatko. I can't wait to put it in my library.

A cute, if slightly weird, story. The message is obvious. All of the animals think they know all there is to know about the wolf even though they've never seen him. When they actually meet him all of their assumptions are proved false. One interesting twist: finding out the truth doesn't make them sheepish and apologetic. It sends them into a panic. Their whole society is structured on fear of the wolf. Having that destroyed it takes them time to find ways forward.

An adorable graphic novel that was predictable but still highly entertaining. The art style was a perfect blend of campy and impressive.

The illustrations are fabulous and the moral of the story will appeal to younger and older children. I imagine a number of adults would find this also appealing. The final twist might be hard for younger children to grasp. I look forward to more wolf stories by this author.

This was a really cute book! I loved the message of getting to know someone before you judge them. In this day and age it is good to teach young children the importance of looking beyond stereotypes and take the time to understand why a person does certain things rather than just look at the behavior. And for the adults, there's also a message about looking at who has something to gain by making another person out to be a villain. The illustrations are colorful and dynamic which should engage young children and help to keep their interest. I would definitely recommend this book to preschool and early elementary teachers.

Based on the cute cover and description, I am very sad to say I just didn’t love this picture book. On my first read through, I didn’t enjoy this at all. I was frustrated and disappointed, and I didn’t think it was funny or even interesting. However, after the shock wore off, I made myself read it again. It went better the second time through, so maybe this one has to grow on you. I still don’t love it, nor does it make me laugh, but I see what they were trying to accomplish, even if it fell short.

The storytelling is both a bit rough and random at times. This makes the plot and dialogue feel weak, especially at the start and end of the story.

This would not translate very well to audio for the blind and seeing-impaired, since the words and sentences on their own aren’t very compelling and don’t tell a complete story. However, it does have a lot going on in the artwork, which would be interesting to discuss while reading one-on-one with a seeing child.

Since I work at the State Library, which houses the state’s Library for the Blind and Physically handicapped, I will also note that this isn’t a great story for those with a significant seeing impairment or a reading disability, due to the many varied font issues and sizes, such as small white writing on a neon green background. Even I struggled to read that, and my contacts correct to 20/20, though it may be easier to read in print than it was digitally.

I would also not recommend reading this with a large group of a children, unless they are extremely attentive or you can blow the artwork up, as this is a story where you will need to point out what is going on in the artwork and discuss it, so that the kids might be able to understand what is happening in the story. It isn’t clear and obvious just from the text and pictures, which I think is why it didn’t sit well with me on the first read.

The artwork is bright and colorful, and I really enjoy it in some panels. But in other panels, it’s extremely busy and detailed, and it looks a bit rough around the edges, which I think contributes to the difficulty with sharing the artwork with a large groups, especially considering it has random side comments interspersed here and there that relate but aren’t really part of the storytelling. That makes this a better read for when you are sitting down with one or two children, and they can explore each page and discuss it, before moving on. The benefit of this book is more in talking about the scenes and artwork, since the storytelling isn’t always cohesive.

Also, I will note that this story has multiple uses of the words butt and buttocks. I personally don’t mind this at all, and I prefer correct terminology for body parts. However, breaking out that word repeatedly with a classroom of early learners could definitely cause some chaos (and the constant discussion of everyone’s butts following the completion of reading the book should add a layer of excitement to your day), which is another reason you may want to consider your group, before reading this out loud to them.

I think that had the storyline been stronger, and even funnier (truly funny, not just gimmicky), that would have helped. I honestly didn’t think this was funny at all in the first read. On the second read, I could see how it was trying to be clever, but I think that was the problem. It tried so hard to be clever and funny, that it missed the mark and lacks the ease and enjoyment factor of a truly great picture book. It didn’t really make me feel any emotions when I read it, which is where the deeper problem lies. Also, the final lesson is going to go way over the heads of children, which is probably for the best, since it feels out of the blue and unnecessary.

On the bonus side, it has underwear in it, so your kids may love this book, just because they get to look at and talk about a wolf in underwear, though there really weren't many good underwear jokes, which I thought was a let down.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an early copy for my review. I would give the story 2 stars and the artwork 3, which means I've settle on 2.5 stars. Since I always round up, this gets 3 stars.

This book start to finish was super cute! My children and I loved the funny idea that the wolf isn't really a bad guy, he just needed some creature comforts. Our favorite page was the howling due to a cold bum. This part made us laugh out loud and really kept us reading on. The illustrations were well done and gave a lot to look at. Well done!

A fun book about a community of woodland creatures that are afraid of a big, scary wolf that lives at the top of a hill. As they look for ways to protect each other and their homes, they realize that there is a different side of the big, scary wolf.
I feel like this book would be good for early or struggling readers.

I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley and the publisher, Lerner Publishing Group for an honest review.

This is SO good! I laughed out loud! I've noticed a certain trend in demystifying villans, seeing the other side of the story, and so on. Reality has lots of grey areas, it's not so black and white anymore. I really really liked the plot twist at the end! Totally unexpected! Kids will love this!

I read this book with my 2nd grade daughter. I thought it was a cute and mildly funny book. I expected more jokes about underpants. The pictures and the story had a lot going on, which my daughter liked. We especially like the hazelnut references. My daughter's favorite part was the twist at the end of the story. She had to go back and reread the story to see if she could find any clues that the squirrel was responsible for all of the missing animals. I rated this story a 3, but my daughter gives it a 5. Thanks Net Galley for the ARC!

Super fun, beautifully illustrated children-middle grades book that is a must-have for library collections with a big readership in the graphic novel section. While “Wolf” is not exactly a graphic novel, it isn’t simply a picture book, either. Librarians are likely to garner higher readership if placed in the graphic novel section and promoted among readers of Bad Kitty and Captain Underpants. I read this one while sitting in the airport, handed my copy to a rowdy seven year old who needed a distraction and he went silent as he read every word and devoured the detailed pictures that add so much more to the brief text. We had quite a discussion about the residents in the forest, their signs and shops and he was the one who came up with all sorts of possibilities arising from the three little pigs pigs reference at the book’s conclusion. Highly recommended for libraries, whether personal, school, public or classroom, that serve grades 2-5.