This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book

By Brian Gehrlein, Jennifer Harney (Illustrator)

Bear's hibernation is interrupted by a wild, unexpected party.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Bear's peaceful hibernation is hilariously disrupted when his den becomes a surprise party zone, complete with a DJ and disco ball. As chaos ensues, Bear's quest for quiet turns into a comedic adventure. Will he restore the calm, or will the party win? Each page brings new surprises, turning bedtime story conventions upside down and leaving readers giggling at every twist. Dive into this uproarious tale where the unexpected is the norm, and bedtime is anything but sleepy.

From the publisher

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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