This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book
This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book by Brian Gehrlein, published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers in 2025, is a delightful 40-page story that reimagines the traditional bear hibernation tale. In this humorous read-aloud, Bear’s expectations of a quiet, sleepy den are hilariously disrupted when he discovers unexpected surprises, including a DJ and a disco ball, turning the narrative into a lively adventure.
Readers will find that the book cleverly subverts typical bedtime story conventions, creating an engaging experience filled with visual surprises and playful chaos. With themes of imagination and play, This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book is perfect for cozy winter reading and storytime throughout the year, making it an entertaining choice for children and caregivers alike.
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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.
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