I didn't read the original book in the series so I was coming a this book with a different perspective than if I had read the first book. I feel like this work has a lot to unpack in its subtext that I just didn't like, even after reading through it twice.

The constant criticism against the adage that work builds character is probably a loss in cultural translation here but isn't the fact that many of the current and rising generation refuses to work the reason for a lot of social anxieties, unrest and decline in the work force?

In the story, you do learn about all that the wolf does to help the community, which is wonderful, as it shows compassion and empathy that exists in us all. HOWEVER, at the end, we learn that he is rewarded with a free handout while he sleeps for going against his nature and just existing without causing trouble--not for all of the things he does for his neighbors.

How is that any better? Again, perhaps I am approaching this with a different cultural perspective than the writers but this book would not be coming home with us from the library.

This story is about a wolf who is arrested for having money, since the wolf brigade can not figure out where the money came from. The book is very focused on the importance of work and how everyone works and that it builds character. There is a lot of repetition and it is quite lengthy for a young child.

My kids were not very interested in this story and were not impressed with the illustrations. They did think the wolf wearing his underpants was funny, and that the wolf said they were magic underpants. However, it just did not hold their interest otherwise.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of this children’s book.

This is a silly book about a wolf who is arrested because he has money, despite not working, which the people who arrest him can't figure out. They ask all the people that he has helped int he past, and they all say he helps them out of the goodness of his heart. And just when they decide to free him, he has already broken free.

And it turns out the mice are giving him the money. And it is they who are stealing it.

And that is it.

That is the whole story. Ah, the french.

<em>Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.</em>

The Wolf in Underpants is such a fun story. My littles and I loved the illustrations and all the characters throughout the story. They loved the part in the story where everyone came to the wolfs aid after he breaks free. They all explained that the wolf helped out those in town and was not a lazy pants. Super cute read, the pages are filled with so much it gave us a chance to stop and look through all the pieces.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

My six year old found the idea of anyone walking around town in underpants hilarious. That part was a hit! This book has nice illustration but it was a bit too long for my six year old. Her attention started to wane about 3/4 in. Might be better for 7+.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the read now opportunity.