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This is not a sleepy bear book / written by Brian Gehrlein ; illustrated by Jennifer Harney.

Gehrlein, Brian, (author.). Harney, Jennifer, (illustrator.).

Summary:

"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." -- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780316567596
  • ISBN: 0316567590
  • Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : chiefly illustrations (color) ; 26 cm
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: New York, NY : Little, Brown and Company, a division of Hachette Book Group, Inc., 2025.

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Target Audience Note:
Ages 4-8. Little, Brown and Company.

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Subject:
Bears > Juvenile fiction.
Bedtime > Juvenile fiction.
Yawning > Juvenile fiction.
Hibernation > Juvenile fiction.
Forest animals > Juvenile fiction.
Surprise parties > Juvenile fiction.
Genre:
Humor.
Picture books.
Animal fiction.
Humorous fiction.

Available copies

  • 37 of 55 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 2 copies available at Rutherford County Library System.

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  • 1 current hold with 55 total copies.
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Norris Public Library E GEH (Text) 30254100738548 Easy Fiction Reshelving -
Rutherford County Library E Geh (Text) 38801102181093 Easy Fiction Checked out 08/19/2026

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