Author | Lightnews

BrianGehrlein

@briangehrlein.bsky.social

110 followers 43 following 130 posts

PB story coach. Dennis wrangler. Wolf enthusiast. THIS IS NOT A SLEEPY BEAR BOOK: http://tiny.cc/4ffh001 (Nov 11, 2025) THE BOOK OF RULES: http://tinyurl.com/3un9f263 Author Site: https://www.pbspotlight.com/

tiny.cc

Posts Media Videos Starter Packs

Pinned

BrianGehrlein @briangehrlein.bsky.social · Apr 23

Cover Reveal: THIS IS NOT A SLEEPY BEAR BOOK

Illustrator @jennharknee.bsky.social and I talk shop & all about the book in a video interview! Can't wait for everyone to meet Owl & Bear on November 11! 🤩
www.pbspotlight.com/single-post/...

#kidlit #picturebooks #PBSpotlight

2 6 31

BrianGehrlein @briangehrlein.bsky.social · 1h

Signed books for pre-order will officially end on Friday, November 7th. I'd love to sign a copy for a special little bear or owl in your life! Click "add details" to leave signing instructions prior to checkout!
learningtreetoys.com/products/thi...
#Thisisnotasleepybearbook
@jennharknee.bsky.social

Pre-Order: This is Not a Sleepy Bear Book by Brian Gehrlein

The Book of Rules: A Picture Book [Brian Gehrlein] [Illustrator Tom Knight] Children, Juvenile Literature.

learningtreetoys.com

BrianGehrlein @briangehrlein.bsky.social · 23h

Only 3 weeks until PUB DAY?!? 🥳
@jennharknee.bsky.social

#thisisnotasleepybearbook

Reposted by BrianGehrlein

Patricia Brown @patbrownbooks.bsky.social · 3d

Why don't you join in on the shenanigans and pre-order This is Not a Sleepy Bear Book by Brian Gehrlein? Believe me, you'll be glad you did! 🥰🐻🦉#ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social

1 2

Reposted by BrianGehrlein

Stacey Gustafson @staceygustafson.bsky.social · 5d

Coming November 11! This adorable book will charm kids and parents. Humor, excellent pacing, and the surprise ending make this a bedtime winner. #ThisIsNotASleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social staceygustafson.com/this-is-not-...

1 2

BrianGehrlein @briangehrlein.bsky.social · 5d

😬

1 1

Reposted by BrianGehrlein

Cheri Thriver @cherithriver.bsky.social · 6d

"This Is Not A Sleepy Bear Book" is the laugh I needed to start my morning! Thanks @briangehrlein.bsky.social ! This book never stops being funny!

#ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook #kidlit #childrensbooks #picturebooks #kidsbooks #writingcommunity

1 1 3

Reposted by BrianGehrlein

Katie McEnaney @katiemcenaney.bsky.social · 6d

When you and your library are in sync about upcoming book preorders... 🤣♥️ #ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook by @briangehrlein.bsky.social

Kids and parents alike will love this twist on a bedtime book! For fans of MOTHER BRUCE and SNAPPSY THE ALLIGATOR. 🧸🦉

Cover for This is Not a Sleepy Bear Book along with the response to my library purchase request, "Hi Katie,

It looks like we have the book, This is Not a Sleepy Bear Book, in a cart for our November orders. I'll place a hold for you when it has a catalog record.

Thanks for reaching out"

1 5

Reposted by BrianGehrlein

Patricia Nozell @ptnozellwrites.bsky.social · 7d

I preordered my copy today! How about you? #Thisisnotasleepybearbook @briangehrlein.bsky.social

Patricia Brown @patbrownbooks.bsky.social · 7d

It’s less than a month until Bear and Owl come into the world! If you haven’t pre-ordered this amazing book yet, what are you waiting for? 🐻🦉🥰 #ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social

1 1

Reposted by BrianGehrlein

marcysuz.bsky.social @marcysuz.bsky.social · 7d

#this#ThisIsNotASleepyBearBook 🐻💤🎉🎶🌈✨🎊

The bear is supposed to be hibernating… but the den is WILD, CRAZY, and full of nonstop giggle-inducing chaos! 🤪🎈🎵🥁🎷💥🎉
Who could fall asleep with all this racket? 😹💫🎨🎶🌈 So fun. Can't wait to read to my hubby's class.
@briangehrlein.bsky.social

1 1

Reposted by BrianGehrlein

Patricia Brown @patbrownbooks.bsky.social · 7d

2 3

Reposted by BrianGehrlein

Evelyn Day @evelynday.bsky.social · 7d

I loved this book and it comes out in just a couple weeks! So fun AND sweet! Did I mention it has a jazz flute?
#ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook
@briangehrlein.bsky.social
@jennharknee.bsky.social

The cover of the picture book “This is Not a Sleepy Bear Book” with an excited Bear in bed and an overwhelmed Owl reading him a bedtime story. Under the book is a picture of Owl and the phrase “On shelves in 1 month!?”

1 2

Reposted by BrianGehrlein

Patricia Brown @patbrownbooks.bsky.social · 7d

This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book: Book Review🐻🦉 🥰
patbrownbooks.com/2025/10/15/t... @briangehrlein.bsky.social

1 2

BrianGehrlein @briangehrlein.bsky.social · 7d

Love this review! SHENANIGANS!

Reposted by BrianGehrlein

Janet Frenck Sheets @janetfrencksheets.bsky.social · 8d

Channel your inner actor: this book cries out for dramatic readings. #ThisIsNotASleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social @jennharknee.bsky.social

1 1

Reposted by BrianGehrlein

Kristi Mahoney @kristimahoney.bsky.social · 7d

In #ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook, @briangehrlein.bsky.social & Jennifer Harney work their magic, juggling both the sweet, lyrical & classic storybook words/setting AND the chaotic, colorful & super fun shenanigans that happen inside Bear’s den. Hilariously distributing bedtimes starting Nov 11, 2025!

1 2 4

Reposted by BrianGehrlein

Patricia Brown @patbrownbooks.bsky.social · 17d

Brian Gehrlein does not disappoint with his second book, which is extraordinary! 😀 🐻You can pre-order This is Not a Sleepy Bear Book here: learningtreetoys.com/products/thi...
#ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social

Pre-Order: This is Not a Sleepy Bear Book by Brian Gehrlein

The Book of Rules: A Picture Book [Brian Gehrlein] [Illustrator Tom Knight] Children, Juvenile Literature.

learningtreetoys.com

1 1

Reposted by BrianGehrlein

Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · 16d

Big kudos to @briangehrlein.bsky.social for his Starred Review for #ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook! Available for pre-order, so get out there and pre-order! You’ll love it!

1 2

Reposted by BrianGehrlein

Patricia Brown @patbrownbooks.bsky.social · 15d

This is Not a Sleepy Bear Book by @briangehrlein.bsky.social got a Kirkus Review star because it's a winner!⭐https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/brian-gehrlein/this-is-not-a-sleepy-bear-book/#:~:text=A%20standout%20read%2Daloud%20that,home%20for%20his%20winter%20nap.#ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook

THIS IS NOT A SLEEPY BEAR BOOK | Kirkus Reviews

Every time Bear tries to settle in for some cozy hibernation, he finds his den full of joyful chaos.

www.kirkusreviews.com

1 1

Reposted by BrianGehrlein

Kim Collazo @kcollazo.bsky.social · 14d

Luckily, @briangehrlein.bsky.social's #PB writing skills exceed his ability to choose a likable football team!

And speaking of likable, wait until you meet Owl and Bear in Brian's new book, This Is Not A Sleepy Bear Book! Adorable, relatable, loveable!🥰
#ThisIsNotASleepyBearBook

Cover of the picture book This Is Not A Sleepy Bear Book, with a bear and an owl peeking over the covers in bed.

1 1

Reposted by BrianGehrlein

Patricia Brown @patbrownbooks.bsky.social · 11d

Don't be a cranky bear! Pre-order this wonderfully cozy and fun book by Brian Gehrlein I can "bearly" stand how much I love this story! 🥰🐻🦉 #ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook
@briangehrlein.bsky.social

1 1

Reposted by BrianGehrlein

Brandy is in her ✨AUTHOR ✨ Era @inkedauthor31.bsky.social · 11d

As much as I adore bear, and wish I had more of his qualities, I’m honestly more like 🦉…

But it wouldn’t hurt for me to add a splash or two of bear! 😉

So...which are you?

Are you on team Bear or Owl?!

#KidLit
#ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook

@briangehrlein.bsky.social

1 2

BrianGehrlein @briangehrlein.bsky.social · 12d

BrianGehrlein @briangehrlein.bsky.social · 14d

An unboxing. Enjoy.

BrianGehrlein @briangehrlein.bsky.social · 14d

Are you Owl or Bear?!🧐

1 2

BrianGehrlein @briangehrlein.bsky.social · 15d

Only 5 weeks left until PUB DAY!? The Advance Reader Team has been blowing me away with their energy and enthusiasm for this book--and the reviews are pouring in! 🤩🥳🥰 35 days to go and my heart is overjoyed already!
pbspotlight.com/sleepy-bear-...
#Thisisnotasleepbearbook #kidlit