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This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book - by Brian Gehrlein (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- 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!
- 4-8 Years
- 10.25" x 10.25" Hardcover
- 40 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Humorous Stories
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About the Book
An amusing series of interruptions, from DJs with lasers to jazz flute solos, thwarts a bear's journey to hibernation.Book Synopsis
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.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.
Jennifer Harney is the illustrator of How Dinosaurs Went Extinct by Amy Dyckman and many other books for children. She also wrote and illustrated Underwear! and Swim, Duck, Swim! Jenn lives near Cleveland, Ohio in a house full of people, and a corgi named Steve. Jenn invites you to follow her online at @jennharknee.Dimensions (Overall): 10.25 Inches (H) x 10.25 Inches (W) x .38 Inches (D)
Suggested Age: 4-8 Years
Sub-Genre: Humorous Stories
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Number of Pages: 40
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
Author: Brian Gehrlein
Language: English
Street Date: November 11, 2025
TCIN: 1002576027
UPC: 9780316567596
Item Number (DPCI): 247-17-3567
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.38 inches length x 10.25 inches width x 10.25 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1 pounds
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