{"product_id":"otis-knows-how-to-be-a-bear-9781665970815","title":"Otis Knows (How to Be a Bear)","description":"\u003cb\u003eInspired by the life of a real Alaskan brown bear named Otis, who rose to internet stardom during Fat Bear Week, this heartwarming picture book invites young readers to celebrate their differences and embrace their individuality.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eOtis sleeps his deep and heavy sleep.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eHe dreams his Otis dreams.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAnd he'll wake when he's ready, in his own way, in his own time.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eWhy?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eBecause Otis knows.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhile other bears emerge from their dens on the first spring morning, Otis is still sleeping. While other bears chase slippery salmon through the water, Otis catches them from his own special spot by the river. While other bears play and tussle, Otis naps. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhy? Because Otis knows something we can all get behind: the best way to be...is to be yourself, in your own time and in your own unique way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Liz Garton Scanlon,Martha Brockenbrough\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Beach Lane Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/05\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.20h x 8.80w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781665970815\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/23\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLiz Garton Scanlon is the author of numerous celebrated picture books, including \u003ci\u003eOne Dark Bird\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003ci\u003e In the Canyon\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eHappy Birthday, Bunny!\u003c\/i\u003e; the Caldecott Honor recipient \u003ci\u003eAll the World\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eThank You, Garden\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eThe Family Tree\u003c\/i\u003e. Liz is an adjunct professor of creative writing at Austin Community College, and her poetry has been published widely in literary journals. She lives with her family in Austin, Texas. Visit her at LizGartonScanlon.com. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMartha Brockenbrough is the author of more than twenty books for young readers, including YA fiction and nonfiction, picture books, a middle grade mystery, and a chapter book series. She founded National Grammar Day, and her work has been published in \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e. Martha lives in Seattle with her family. Visit her at NothingtoNovel.com. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStephanie Laberis is a California-based artist and Rhode Island School of Design alumna. Her childhood spent in the woods of New England sparked her love for animals and the natural world and still inspires her artwork. She is the illustrator of many picture books, including \u003ci\u003eAll of Those Babies \u003c\/i\u003eby Mylisa Larsen;\u003ci\u003e Fur, Feather, Fin: All of Us Are Kin \u003c\/i\u003eby Diane Lang; and the Grumpy Cat Little Golden Book series. When she's not drawing, Steph volunteers at her local wildlife hospital or spends quality time with her beloved cats, rats, and mice. Visit her at StephLaberis.Squarespace.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Liz Garton Scanlon \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48230572294301,"sku":"9781665970815","price":23.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_11dd891b-3ad0-4939-86f3-d60210d9d988.jpg?v=1778577144","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/otis-knows-how-to-be-a-bear-9781665970815","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}