This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book

This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book - Hardcover

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This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book - Hardcover

This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book - Hardcover

by Brian Gehrlein
$18.99
$18.99

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by Brian Gehrlein (Author), Jennifer Harney (Illustrator)

The classic "bear hibernation" story is turned on its head in this hilarious read-aloud full of surprises, perfect for a cozy winter read and story time year-round!

This is was supposed to be a sleepy bear book--a gentle, quiet story. Until Bear opened his cozy, quiet den, only to find--A DJ and a disco ball? Guitar riffs and a booming bass? A random jazz flute?Stop all these shenanigans! THIS ISN'T WHAT HAPPENS IN A SLEEPY BEAR BOOK!

Things only get noisier and more chaotic with every turn of the page. Winking at storytime conventions in a way that'll crack kids up, This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book combines classic bedtime story tropes with visual, giggle-worthy surprises that offer a memorable twist and a great read-aloud.

Author Biography

Brian Gehrlein is the author of The Book of Rules, illustrated by Tom Knight. He's also the creator of the website Picture Book Spotlight. Brian teaches high school English and lives in a cozy den in Liberty, Missouri, with his wife, Katherine; two sons, Peter and Albee; and their two corgis. Brian invites you to find him on social media @briangehrlein or say hello at pbspotlight.com.

Number of Pages: 40
Dimensions: 0.4 x 10.2 x 10.3 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: November 11, 2025
ISBN9780316567596
Author Brian Gehrlein
PublisherLittle, Brown Books for Young Readers
GenreChildren
FormatHardcover
PublishedNovember 2025
LanguageENG- English
Pages40
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceKids
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Brian Gehrlein

Brian Gehrlein is the author of The Book of Rules, illustrated by Tom Knight. He's also the creator of the website Picture Book Spotlight. Brian teaches high school English and lives in a cozy den in Liberty, Missouri, with his wife, Katherine; two sons, Peter and Albee; and their two corgis. Brian invites you to find him on social media @briangehrlein or say hello at pbspotlight.com.

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