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BrianGehrlein
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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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Patricia Brown @patbrownbooks.bsky.social · 6d
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...
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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.
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Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · 5d
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!
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Patricia Brown @patbrownbooks.bsky.social · 4d
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.
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Kim Collazo @kcollazo.bsky.social · 3d
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!🥰
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Cover of the picture book This Is Not A Sleepy Bear Book, with a bear and an owl peeking over the covers in bed.
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Patricia Brown @patbrownbooks.bsky.social · 15h
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
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Brandy is in her ✨AUTHOR ✨ Era @inkedauthor31.bsky.social · 15h
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
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BrianGehrlein @briangehrlein.bsky.social · 2d
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BrianGehrlein @briangehrlein.bsky.social · 4d
An unboxing. Enjoy.
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BrianGehrlein @briangehrlein.bsky.social · 4d
Are you Owl or Bear?!🧐
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BrianGehrlein @briangehrlein.bsky.social · 4d
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!
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BrianGehrlein @briangehrlein.bsky.social · 6d
LOVE!!! 🥰🤩😈
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BrianGehrlein @briangehrlein.bsky.social · 9d
With 40 days until pub day, I'm announcing the launch of our Sleepy Bear Advance Reader Team. If you'd like to join the sleepy bear fun, check it out! 🤩
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BrianGehrlein @briangehrlein.bsky.social · 13d
Pure magic…
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BrianGehrlein @briangehrlein.bsky.social · 14d
Soaking up the fall vibes… @jennharknee.bsky.social
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BrianGehrlein @briangehrlein.bsky.social · 16d
Some [email protected], you guys...AMAZING!

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BrianGehrlein @briangehrlein.bsky.social · 16d
Exactly! Trust the process and enjoy the ride, staying in the present whatever that means! 🤓
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BrianGehrlein @briangehrlein.bsky.social · 16d
The story behind the story. A slow burn. Over 6 years from idea to holding it in my hands! Don't give up. Don't force it. Let life happen and keep that door and mind open! Writing picture books is like making good wine, not microwaving a snack...
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BrianGehrlein @briangehrlein.bsky.social · 17d
Less than 7 weeks until pub day!!! 🤩
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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 17d
#BookPoll: What are your favorite spooky or Halloween-themed books for young people?

If illustrated, pls include illustrator name (not just author). Pls include a LINK to where people can find more info about the book. Include alt-text w/images.
#SpookyKidLit #KidLit #HalloweenBooks #LibrarySky
Illustration with text "Community Poll: Spooky Books for KidLit & YA." A ghost reads a book labeled "Boo!" beside a gravestone marked "RIP," and a cat sits under a bare tree. Hashtags and website: #SpookyKidLit and @DebbieOhi.com.
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BrianGehrlein @briangehrlein.bsky.social · 26d
No way! Happy Birthday!!!🎂🎈
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BrianGehrlein @briangehrlein.bsky.social · 26d
Pg. 102!!!🤩
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Have you seen it, @jennharknee.bsky.social ?!
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Josh Funk @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social · Sep 4
Wanna know the journey of how WHODONUT came to be? Get all the details at Kathy Temean's Writing & Illustrating - a phenomenal site for all things #kidlit!⁠
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Book Giveaway: WHODONUT?: A Holiday Mystery by Josh Funk
Author/illustrator Josh Funk has written and illustrated a new picture book titled WHODONUT?: A Holiday Mystery with Brendan Kearney. It is being published by Union Square Kids and will be availabl…
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BrianGehrlein @briangehrlein.bsky.social · Sep 4
🥹🤩 than you for that, April!! 🤓
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BrianGehrlein @briangehrlein.bsky.social · Sep 3
YES! I want my boos to evoke a similar feeling
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BrianGehrlein @briangehrlein.bsky.social · Sep 3
I was gonna suggest this one. Super bizarre and horrifying but fascinating. My son is obsessed with
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