Matthew Eicheldinger gives young readers a variety of poetry in this new collection of poems. There's certainly appeal to the 5th grade crowd with subjects like science fair farts, talking dogs, hairy dad bods, and playing video games.

Reading Holes in My Underwear aloud brought my 10-year-old over and away from playing with LEGO! (Not an easy task!) We sped through the book, reading and giggling at the words and illustrations. My kids, especially, loved "Coffee" and the accompanying illustration pairings. They laughed out loud and didn't want me to stop reading.

I'm labeling this a fun and silly read-aloud book. Thank you to Andrews McNeel Publishing for the gifted copy! #HolesinMyUnderwear #NetGalley

Although my Goodreads page might make you think otherwise, with all the countless romance books, I actually read quite a lot of books with poems. And most poem-filled books are "fun", or "inspirational", or "relatable", or "", almost always 'or'. This poem-filled book was all of it.

There were some poems that were very relatable, like the first one (which is also one of my favorites) called 'Doodler'. But then you get to the second poem, and that one was very deep.
And while some were about those relatable things or held some very inspirational life lessons, others were totally crazy (the good kind) or just very VERY fun.

With the poems also came some very fun illustrations. They really added some extra character to the words.

I got to read this book as an ARC, and I'm glad I got the chance. I had a great time reading it!

Lots of fun. Great to see yet another children's poet come on the scene. The poems are fun and well written perfect for the upper elementary school crowd.

Let me tell you, getting kids into poetry is hard. Getting boys into poetry? An impossibility.

I read this book on my iPad with a seven year old who hates reading and thinks Poetry is a lousy nickname for the Star Wars character knockoff on Roblox.

He was enamored. The title might’ve helped pique interest. We usually only read a few pages of a book before bed. But he kept asking for more more MORE.

His brother is 13 and stopped by to stay goodnight. Kiddo made him stay for a poem. He too was enraptured and stayed for a few more. He asked where I got the book so he could share with his English teacher. I told him it wasn’t out yet but that the author had other books to tell his teacher about.

Their mom might’ve kissed me on the mouth when I got home and told her that her 7 year old had read poetry with me for over 30 minutes and that I had to make him go to bed.

The giggles and joy we had and shared. I for one loved the text and style of it. The poetry was good, perfect for the age group, which is a rarity with kids poetry these days.

Will most definitely be buying a copy for my nanny kid the second it releases.

Holes in My Underwear comprises of a beautiful collection of over 100 poems and illustrations that harmoniously blends together humor, heart, and imagination.The author has done an incredible job crafting verses that resonate with readers of all ages, particularly those in the 8–10 age range.

What sets this collection apart is its authenticity; each poem was hand-selected ensuring that the content genuinely appeals to its intended audience. The accompanying illustrations add an extra layer of charm, making the reading experience even more engaging and interesting for young readers.

The true essence of childhood curiosity and humor is captured in the pages of this book. This book is not just a compilation of poems; it's an invitation to laugh, reflect, and find joy in the little things.

I highly recommend this read especially those who seek a fresh, humorous take on poetry, Holes in My Underwear is a must-read that promises to leave readers giggling and thinking long after the last page.

What particularly distinguishes Eicheldinger's poetic voice is its democratic accessibility coupled with linguistic playfulness. The poet never sacrifices technical craft for humor, nor depth for approachability. Instead, his verses operate on multiple levels simultaneously—offering immediate surface pleasures while rewarding closer reading with subtle wordplay, unexpected metaphors, and layered meanings "woven into the very fabric of the stitches," as his own meta-poetic reference suggests.

Funny poems. Illustrations were cute. Could be fun for teaching poetry. Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.