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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/
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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! 🤩
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This Sleepy Bear book is great and so is The Book of Rules! Both great readalouds. #kidlit #booksky
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3 for the price of 2 on Amazon right now! Grab some copies for little readers in your life! 🤩
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November 26, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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3 for the price of 2 on Amazon right now! Grab some copies for little readers in your life! 🤩
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November 26, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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Don't miss @briangehrlein.bsky.social's inspiration and insights into his new hilarious hibernation picture book - This is NOT a Sleepy Bear Book. www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... @littlebrownyr.bsky.social #interview #humor #bedtimebook #kidlit 📚👍
November 25, 2025 at 5:51 AM
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Someone new coming April 2026! 🥰
November 25, 2025 at 3:48 AM
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@jennharknee.bsky.social I think we have a hit!
November 25, 2025 at 1:43 AM
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Readers will giggle as author Brian Gehrlein’s expertly crafted narrative tension—and Owl’s frustration—gradually builds in THIS IS NOT A SLEEPY BEAR BOOK, a heartfelt, hilarious exploration of the upsides of trying out a new attitude.
Book review of This is Not a Sleepy Bear Book by Brian Gehrlein
Readers will giggle as author Brian Gehrlein’s expertly crafted narrative tension—and Owl’s frustration—gradually builds in This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book, a heartfelt, hilarious exploration of the upsides of trying out a new attitude.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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Have you heard about my kids' new favorite #BedtimeStory ? Snuggle down and warm up with this #funny new #PB by @briangehrlein.bsky.social and @jennharknee.bsky.social
#kidlit

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Bedtime Story Picks - This is NOT A Sleepy Bear Book
This is NOT A Sleepy Bear Book by Brian Gehrlein and illustrated by Jennifer Harney"The classic “bear hibernation” story is turned on its head in this hilarious read-aloud full of surprises, perfect f...
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November 24, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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HOORAY!!

It’s HERE & FULL of:

🐻 Bear 🦉 Owl
🤩 Shenanigans 🎸 Guitar Riffs
🪿 DJ Goose. 🐍 🪈 Jazz Flute

& MORE!

3️⃣🍻 to @briangehrlein.bsky.social for his newest release!

I also met the funny and talented Jen Harney @ the Book Launch Celebration. Um, dream illustrator!

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November 15, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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Number 1 new release for children’s bear books?! 🥳🤩🥰

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November 14, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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What a week! 🥰
November 14, 2025 at 2:31 AM
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That’s a wrap! What a DAY! Congratulations, @jennharknee.bsky.social we got a great book! 🥰
November 12, 2025 at 4:13 AM
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It's a BookPage (and second!) star for THIS IS NOT A SLEEPY BEAR BOOK written by Brian Gehrlein, illustrated by Jennifer Harney!

🌟 “A sweet, friendship-affirming, humorously told, wonderfully illustrated tale.” 🌟

Read the full review here

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“A sweet, friendship-affirming . . . humorously told, wonderfully illustrated tale that reminds readers of all ages it’s okay to balance doing what needs to be done with having lots of fun.” - a starred review from BookPage for THIS IS NOT A SLEEPY BEAR BOOK
November 11, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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It’s official! This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book is published! Woo hoo! 🥰🐻🎵🎶#ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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Happy Book Birthday, @jennharknee.bsky.social we did it!!

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November 11, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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Tried to hibernate. Failed.
THIS IS NOT A SLEEPY BEAR BOOK launches TOMORROW!
Set three alarms just in case... This is no time to sleep!
⏰⏰⏰
Huge shoutout to my super-talented editor,
@briangehrlein.bsky.social

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#ThisIsNotASleepyBearBook #pb #BookLaunch
Tried to hibernate. Failed. THIS IS NOT A SLEEPY BEAR BOOK launches TOMORROW! Set three alarms just in case... This is no time to sleep! ⏰⏰⏰ Huge shoutout to my super-talented editor, @briangehrlein.bsky.social Full #BookReview: https://andreakoehlejones.com/2025/11/10/book-review-by-childrens-author-andrea-koehle-jones/ #ThisIsNotASleepyBearBook #BookLaunch “Written with wit, warmth, and hilarious charm, Brian’s words pair perfectly with Jennifer’s calming and grounding earth-toned art. She beautifully balances the quiet hush of the woods with the joyful, party-fueled chaos inside Bear’s den. Together, they offer something especially meaningful for children growing up in a digital world—a gentle invitation to slow down, look closely, and feel the laughter and warmth of the forest. Gehrlein and Harney create pure read-aloud magic—perfect for bedtime, storytime, or any moment that calls for laughter.” — Andrea Koehle Jones, Children’s Book Author and Environmental Education Advocate
November 10, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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Only 1 DAY until publishing day for This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book! So get ready to go deep in the woods and enjoy the shenanigans! 🥰🐻🦉🎵🎶 #ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook
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November 10, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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Huge congrats to @briangehrlein.bsky.social & @jennharknee.bsky.social on their starred review for THIS IS NOT A SLEEPY BEAR BOOK. Publishes tomorrow! 🎉✨🎉 #kidlit
Starred review for THIS IS NOT A SLEEPY BEAR BOOK
November 10, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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It's a Kirkus star for THIS IS NOT A SLEEPY BEAR BOOK written by Brian Gehrlein, illustrated by Jennifer Harney!

🌟 “A standout read-aloud that definitely will not put readers to sleep.” 🌟

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“The zany humor of the story resolves with almost surprising tenderness and lessons about friendship and flexibility. A standout read-aloud that definitely will not put readers to sleep.” - a Kirkus starred review for This Is Not A Sleepy Bear Book!
November 10, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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@briangehrlein.bsky.social has a book publishing tomorrow! THIS IS NOT A SLEEPY BEAR BOOK comes out on Tuesday, November 11th, 2025! #ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook
This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book
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...
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November 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Can't believe it's happening tomorrow!
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November 10, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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TOMORROW!!!
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November 10, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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ONLY 2 DAYS until This amazing book comes into the world! Woo hoo! I can "bearly" wait! 🥰 🐻🦉🎵🎶#ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook
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November 9, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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It's almost here! Congratulations to @briangehrlein.bsky.social and @jennharknee.bsky.social -- this is such a fun read-aloud! #ThisIsNotASleepyBearBook
November 9, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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There are only 3 DAYS LEFT until publishing day for This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book! You are going to LOVE the shenanigans! 🥰🐻🦉🎵🎶 #ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook
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November 8, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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It’s coming in 3-2-1 days! THIS IS NOT A SLEEPY BEAR BOOK by author @briangehrlein.bsky.social will be out in the wild November 11th! Get yourselves a copy. Owl bet you’ll love it! 🦉🐻💤🐍 #Thisisnotasleepybearbook
November 8, 2025 at 1:40 PM