This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book by Gehrlein, Brian

This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book

The classic "bear hibernation" story is turned on its head in this hilarious read-aloud full of surprises,...
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Author: Brian Gehrlein
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book by Gehrlein, Brian

This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book

$67.99 $37.97

This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book

$67.99 $37.97
Author: Brian Gehrlein
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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: Brian Gehrlein
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 11/11/2025
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 10.20h x 10.30w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780316567596
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 10/01/2025
Kirkus Reviews 09/15/2025

About the Author

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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