Did you know August 5 was National Underwear Day? It may sound silly, but underwear is everywhere—an especially important message for children in the midst of potty training. Luckily the NYPL has you covered for fun picture books to help with your underwear-related celebrations! Check out this brief list of some of my favorites, and stop into your local branch, or follow the links here, to place a hold on any copy today

Vegetables in Underwear by Jared Chapman

Did you know even vegetables wear underwear? In this silly read, author-illustrator Jared Chapman presents a variety of vegetables in their favorite underpants—ranging from the mundane to the truly bizarre.


 

 Veggies with Wedgies by Todd H. Doodler

When Farmer John puts his underwear on the line to dry, all his vegetables are curious—what could these strange, mysterious objects be? A zany read for kids who like to experiment with fashion.


 

Brief Thief by Michaël Escoffier

Leon the Chameleon needs to use the bathroom—but it seems he's out of toilet paper! Good thing someone seems to have abandoned a ratty old pair of underwear on a nearby branch. But what will happen when the underwear's rightful owner comes back to claim them?




 

Aliens Love Underpants | Monsters Love Underpants | Pirates Love Underpants by Claire Freedman

In this rollicking, rhyming series, author Claire Freedman presents a variety of interesting characters who all love underpants. Each book is a celebration of underpants in all shapes, sizes, and colors, perfect for potty-training children.


 

One Big Pair of Underwear by Laura Gehl

What do two bears, three yaks, four goats, and six cats have in common? They all hate to share—especially when it comes to underwear. A great title for improving counting and sharing skills.


 

The Frog Who Lost His Underpants by Juliette MacIver

When Frog loses his underpants, Teddy, Chimpanzee, and even Mr. Elephant lend a hand to help track them down—though no one thinks underwear is much worth stealing. MacIver's fun rhymes paired with Cat Chapman's watercolor illustrations make for an enchantingly entertaining read.



 

Creepy Pair of Underwear! by Aaron Reynolds

In this follow-up to the hilarious Creepy Carrots!, dream team Aaron Reynolds and Peter Brown share the story of a brave young rabbit named Jasper, who receives his dream pair of underwear—only to realize they're actually his worst nightmare.





 

Polar Bear's Underwear by Tupera Tupera

Apparently, losing underwear is a pretty common problem in the picture book world! As Polar Bear searches for his own pair, he meets a delightful cast of animal characters with their own unique undies. Will Polar Bear be able to locate his before the end of the story?