Underwearwolf by Gideon Sterer and illustrated by Charles Santoso
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Publishing: May 12th, 2026
Format Read: E- Review Copy
Number of pages: 32 pages
Source: Publisher
Opening Lines: "They were a gift from my uncle Larry."
A young boy receives a new pair of underwear for his birthday to add to his growing collection. These, however, are no ordinary undergarments, they're made of wool and come with a warning not to wear them under the light of a full moon. Peeking out the window, he decides the moon isn't "quite" full and slips them on anyway. Instantly, he transforms into an "underwearwolf," sprouting claws, yellow eyes and hair all over his body. His nighttime adventure begins as he chases a cat, swings from a lamppost, and roams wildly through the town.
The Underwearwolf is a delightfully silly story that feels like a playful mash-up of Where the Wild Things Are and Creepy Pair of Underwear. Any story starring underwear is practically guaranteed to reel kid's in, and this one delivers giggles as a wool-clad underwear wearing werewolf leaps, howls, and stirs up the right amount of trouble. Charles Santoso's illustrations perfectly capture the boy's wild excitement at his unexpected transformation. I also really love the repeated line, " I should have taken them off, but then I would have been butt naked," which is guaranteed to get a laugh. I can practically hear the chorus of giggles every time it appears. It's pure mischievous, moonlit fun that begs to be read out loud for Summerween.
** A huge thank you to Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers for the E-copy in exchange for an honest review**
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