Praise for Hedgehogs Don't Wear Underwear:
*Shortlisted for the Barnes and Noble Picture Book Award*
*A Barnes & Noble Best Book of the Year!*
*An Indigo Best Book of the Year!*
"Wins in its balance of bathroom humor, dramatic storytelling, and celebrations of individual expression. . . Sure to have little ones giggling." —Kirkus Reviews
"Valdez’s sublimely silly solo debut . . . Yet just beneath the giggle-inducing surface is an affirming invitation to bring one’s true self to whatever one does." —Publishers Weekly
"You’ve never met a hedgehog like Jacques. This adorable little guy has a mighty obsession that makes him rather unique, and that in itself is a celebration of identity and individuality." —Barnes & Noble, 2025 B&N Children’s & YA Book Awards Picture Books Shortlist
Our fifth annual Children’s and YA Book Awards are upon us, and we can’t be more proud of the picture books that made the shortlist. Brimming with whimsy, magic and adventure, these read-alouds are not just entertaining, they have an important message to share. Whether you’re searching for beautifully illustrated yet thought-provoking storybooks for your […]