Reviews

The Wolf in Underpants Freezes His Buns Off by Mayana Itoiz, Paul Cauuet, Nathan Sacks, Wilfrid Lupano

jess_mango's review against another edition

4.0

3.5 stars

We are stuck inside due to Coronavirus pandemic so I was browsing through the kids' book selections on Netgalley and saw this one and it looked like something that my 6 year old would enjoy. We haven't read the previous Wolf in Underpants book but were able to jump right into this one.

The illustrations in this book were awesome...lots of colors and lots of stuff going on for kids to examine and point out things. There were lots of forest creatures enjoying fondue and baguettes.
Very fun. The illustrations almost reminded me of a Richard Scarry book due to the amount of stuff there was to look at. The story was okay but my son enjoyed the pictures more. There are lots of pictures of forest He was a little lackluster about the ending but was engaged throughout the book.

I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

libraryrobin's review against another edition

4.0

Second installment in this delightful series featuring the eponymous Wolf whose motives are often misunderstood.

teachinsci's review against another edition

3.0

A interesting little book with an arresting title. The artwork on the cover pulled in my 3 year old and even my 9 year old. The book mostly kept their interest. The art was attractive, although the font made following the story a little difficult at the beginning. The title ended up being a bit misleading based on my daughters reaction.

Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley for the opportunity to read my kids this book.

***Spoilers***
A children's book or a warning about income inequality and the uprising of the proletariat?

mahaliathenerd's review against another edition

4.0

Throughout the entire, I believe the wolf wandering around the forest was shady as well. I was not ready for the plot twist! Super cute graphic novel about judging a book by its cover.

zoes_human's review

4.0

Winter has come to the forest and the Wolf in Underpants is unhappy. The forest animals try to find out what is bothering him, but fear and suspicion may undermine them yet again.

Suitable for ages 7-11.

kristinasshelves's review against another edition

3.0

This is a sweet children's book that teaches to not judge others based on stereotypes. The wolf begins to walk around the village telling everyone "they're cold", leaving the villagers to wonder what what he is talking about. While everyone is bundled up appropriately for the snowy winter, the wolf is wearing nothing but underpants. I could see children finding this hilarious and reeling them into reading this and getting the message.

I received a PDF of this title from Netgalley for review, all opinions are my own.

sharnibee's review against another edition

adventurous informative fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

michelle_neuwirth_gray9311's review against another edition

3.0

Wolf and his underpants are back, this time during the frosty cold winter. When he starts mentioning,”They’re freezing” every time he comes to town, the stumped animals try to guess what is wrong. When a nosy bird eavesdrops on a conversation between Wolf and some small animals in the woods, the other animals think Wolf has gone off the deep end. Hopefully, a solution can be reached before it’s too late.

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graypeape's review against another edition

5.0

This is a cute, fun story with a bit of mystery involved, plus some good lessons about not judging others by appearance, and helping those less fortunate than you. Winter has come to the forest, and many of the animals have prepared their homes and stocked up on cheese (they love fondue in the forest), nuts, and are baking lots of bread. They notice the wolf is acting strangely, showing up in town, looking annoyed, saying "They're cold!" then leaving. The animals decide for their own safety, they should give him some socks and a hat. When these things don't work (and the little animal messengers disappear), they gather in a mob to go find out what's going on. They find the wolf at his home, with many small creatures that he's offered shelter to- they weren't able to find housing in town because it's overrun with fondue shops, bakeries, and nut storage. Under the wolf's guidance, the town sees to it that everyone is sheltered and fed. A good message, told with humor and without being preachy, and the illustrations are cute, engaging, and filled with lots of sweet details.

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annarella's review against another edition

5.0

I'd like to read this type of books when I was a child.
This story made me smile, I liked the message and the pictures were lovely.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.