Holes in My Underwear
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 2025

Holes in My Underwear

By Matthew Eicheldinger

Explore life's quirks through 112 witty poems that spark laughter and thought.

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176 pages
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Dive into a whimsical world with 112 poems that explore everything from egg burritos to life's big questions. Each poem, handpicked by kids, offers a unique blend of humor and insight. Whether it's a haiku on papercuts or a narrative about Shakespeare's unexpected antics, this collection promises to entertain and provoke thought. Perfect for those who love a good laugh and a moment of reflection, this book invites readers to ponder hidden meanings and embrace the joy of poetry. Ready to giggle and think? Grab your copy and start the adventure!

From the publisher

For fans of Shel Silverstein’s Where the Sidewalk Ends, Bob Odenkirk’s Zilot & Other Important Rhymes, and Chris Harris’s My Head Has a Bellyache, comes New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Matt Eicheldinger’s Holes in My Underwear-a side-splitting, thought-tickling collection packed with 112 poems and doodles that’ll leave readers giggling and thinking long after they’ve turned the last page. The poems range in style, including: an ode to an egg-filled burrito, an elegy contemplating life’s purpose, a free verse about living with ADHD, a haiku about papercuts, a lyrical poem about basketball, a narrative verse about Shakespeare farting, and tons more!Also included is an author’s note about the power of poetry.Whether you’re pondering life’s big questions or wondering about the origin of the pink blob fish, this book has something for everyone. Each poem was hand-selected by real kids. Who knows-you might even discover some more hidden meanings woven into the very fabric of the stitches. So, what are you waiting for? Hold your underpants tight and start reading!”Eicheldinger may be this generation’s Judy Blume.” - Mark Harwood at The Middle Grade Review, for Matt Sprouts and the Day Nora Ate the Sun”Leavened with humor and humanity.” - Kirkus Reviews, for Matt Sprouts and the Day Nora Ate the Sun”As a teacher, [Eicheldinger’s] stories resonate and constantly remind me why I love what I do.” - Sarah McCarthy, Mounds View Public Schools”Matt Eicheldinger expertly draws from his life to create this heart-warming and fun illustrated series.” - Jarrett Krososzka, New York Times bestselling author and National Book Award Finalist, for Matt Sprouts and the Day Nora Ate the Sun”Funny, heartwarming, and impossible to put down, this book is a must-read for anyone trying to survive the perils of middle school.” - Dustin Brady, bestselling author of Trapped in a Video Game, World’s Worst Time Machine, the Leila and Nugget Mysteries, and Escape from a Video Game, for Matt Sprouts and the Curse of the Ten Broken Toes”This is the kind of book that makes a kid stay up past their bedtime, reading with a flashlight under the blanket.” - Nina Hamza, bestselling author of Ahmed Azis’s Epic Year, for Matt Sprouts and the Curse of the Ten Broken Toes

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
176
Reading age
8–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
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Publication
Published
November 4, 2025
First published
September 9, 2025
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Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
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ISBN
9781524894825

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