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This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book

by Brian Gehrlein Publisher: LITTLE BROWN BOOKS FOR YOUNG R

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A hibernation tale that refuses to stay quiet

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A hibernation tale that refuses to stay quiet

Bear’s cozy den becomes the stage for an increasingly noisy disruption: a DJ, disco lights, guitar riffs, and even a jazz flute intrude on the expected quiet of a hibernation story. The joke plays with familiar bedtime-story conventions, while the page-by-page escalation gives the read-aloud a clear structure for sharing the surprises together. At 40 pages, it frames its comedy around the contrast between a sleepy bear book and everything that keeps breaking the rules.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 who enjoy humorous picture books and unexpected surprises.
  • Families and groups looking for a playful read-aloud for story time or winter reading.

Themes

Hibernation and bedtime-story conventionsNoise and comic disruptionSurprise

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Book overview

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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