This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book

Gehrlein, Brian

ISBN 10: 0316567590 / ISBN 13: 9780316567596

Published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2025

May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0316567590I4N00

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.

Bibliographic Details

Title: This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication Date: 2025
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Harney, Jennifer
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket