#SleepingBearPress
Cornelia "Fly Rod" Crosby was a legendary angler and outdoorswoman, an accomplished writer, and the first registered Maine Guide. Her story, gorgeously illustrated by @billiemichael and published by @sleepingbearpress releases in April, 2026! #flyfishing
August 7, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Happy book birthday to these rambunctious mice and the sleepy (but-not-for-long) cat! Hooray for THE MOUSE BUFFET! #sleepingbearpress #kindergarten #preschool #Christmas #TimBowers #rhyming #kidlit
August 4, 2025 at 3:20 AM
I'm really pleased with PUBLISHERS WEEKLY's review of my upcoming rhyming picture book, THE MOUSE BUFFET. I hope you'll check it out! #SleepingBearPress #TimBowers #kidlit #preschool #kindergarten #firstgrade #librarian #elementaryteachers #Christmasgifts
July 27, 2025 at 6:20 PM
I can’t complain about this review from Midwest Book Review

The Beat of the Dragon Boat
Written by @christinamatula.bsky.social

#sleepingbearpress @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social #midwestbookreview #bookreview #picturebooks #asianculture #asianculturefestival #dragonboats
July 26, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Announcing THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES written by @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social, illustrated by me, published by @sleepingbearpress
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The true story of apiary inspector Cybil Preston and her dog Mack
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I'm going to countdown to Aug 1 with daily making-of info.
Today let's start with the cover.
July 8, 2025 at 10:02 PM
I’m so excited THE BEAT OF THE DRAGON BOAT is a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selection!
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#juniorlibraryguild #juniorlibraryguildgoldselection

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@jmcgowanbks.bsky.social
#sleepingbearpress
May 27, 2025 at 5:50 PM
May 1, 2025 at 10:10 PM
📚👍It's #nationalbeyourselfday!
Here's my 2021 review one of a series of books that celebrates being you - A BOY LIKE YOU by Frank Murphy & Kayla Harren: www.heatherpiercestigall.com/ramblings--r...
#kidlit #kidlitcommunity #picturebooks #bookreview #WhatToRead #SleepingBearPress
REVIEW: IT'S NATIONAL BE YOURSELF DAY!
What a wonderful day! If you want to read a picture book about celebrating YOU, just the way you are, I’ve got the perfect one for you. Here’s my review:
www.heatherpiercestigall.com
February 21, 2025 at 4:15 PM

So looking forward to you seeing Brave Old Blue this April. #kirkusreviews posted “A heartwarming charmer.” @colleenmuske.bsky.social wrote a tender story that was so fun to illustrate. You can preorder wherever you buy your books. Giddy up! #kidlit #childrensbooks #sleepingbearpress
January 18, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Because it's officially 2025, I will be promoting my next #picturebook OH DEER! non-stop!

Story by me, illustrations by Erica J Chen. From #SleepingBearPress!

Preorder anywhere cute books are sold📕

#bigfoot #sasquatch #cryptids #garden #gardening #turnips #deer #introvert
January 2, 2025 at 4:36 PM
For kids of all ages who may have said some un-bearably-not-so-nice things. If you would like personalized gifts for those kids, @booksofwonder has them! Simply go to the link below:
booksofwonder.com/search?q=rob...
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November 26, 2024 at 2:01 PM
HO! HO! HO! It's hard to believe the holidays are already upon us. If you are looking for personalized books, @booksofwonder.com has all of my titles. Here's the link to order:
booksofwonder.com/search?q=rob...
Happy Holidays! 🦃🎅 🕎 @crestonbooks.bsky.social @sleepingbearpress @skyponypress
November 24, 2024 at 5:54 PM
Cover Reveal!
Brave Old Blue
written by me and illustrated by the amazing @thornockstudios.bsky.social
Published by #sleepingbearpress
April 2025
#coverreveal
#braveoldblue
#kidlit
#kidlitart
#picturebooks
#newbook
November 19, 2024 at 7:40 PM
I love apple pie! And author #BethCharles has delivered! “Apple Pie Tired” is a story about young Lola who plans to help her parents at Thanksgiving by making the lunch. Instead, she helps them make hundreds & hundreds of pies! A delicious & fasinating story. #hannahbrinson #sleepingbearpress
July 30, 2024 at 2:02 AM
Thursday #VerseThursday #kidlit Book of the Day: When You Go Into Nature #STEM #SEL #mindfulness #picturebook #poetry from @sleepingbearpress asuen.com/when-you-go-... 📚👍
When You Go Into Nature - Anastasia Suen
#VerseThursday #kidlit Book of the Day: When You Go Into Nature #STEM #SEL #mindfulness #picturebook #poetry from @sleepingbearpress
asuen.com
July 18, 2024 at 4:44 PM
#VerseThursday #kidlit Book of the Day: T is for Trails: A Hiking Alphabet #STEM #vacation #picturebook #poetry from @sleepingbearpress asuen.com/t-is-for-tra... 📚👍
T is for Trails: A Hiking Alphabet - Anastasia Suen
#VerseThursday #kidlit Book of the Day: T is for Trails: A Hiking Alphabet #STEM #vacation #picturebook #poetry from @sleepingbearpress
asuen.com
June 27, 2024 at 3:15 PM
JUNE 22, 11:00 am….Join me for FREE Storytime at @schulerbooks Okemos/Meridian Mall location 🌈 Celebrating the release of JUST FLOWERS by @erindealey , illustrated by me, published by @sleepingbearpress #kidlit #kidlitart #schulerbooks #storytime #booklaunch
May 31, 2024 at 2:25 AM
#kidlit Book of the Day: A Kurta to Remember (Own Voices, Own Stories) #AANHPIHeritageMonth #grandparents #picturebook #fiction from @sleepingbearpress asuen.com/a-kurta-to-r... 📚👍
A Kurta to Remember - Anastasia Suen
#kidlit Book of the Day: A Kurta to Remember (Own Voices, Own Stories) #AANHPIHeritageMonth #picturebook #fiction from @sleepingbearpress
asuen.com
May 21, 2024 at 4:14 PM
May 12, 2024 at 11:56 PM
In TENMILE gold mining town, what future does she have? #MGLit by Sandra Dallas. Recommended at booksyalove.com?p=14564 @sleepingbearpress
May 9, 2024 at 4:05 PM
#VerseThursday #kidlit Book of the Day: Leafy Landmarks: Travels with Trees #STEM #ArborDay #picturebook #poetry from @sleepingbearpress asuen.com/leafy-landma... 📚👍
Leafy Landmarks: Travels with Trees - Anastasia Suen
#VerseThursday #kidlit Book of the Day: Leafy Landmarks: Travels with Trees #STEM #ArborDay #picturebook #poetry from @sleepingbearpress
asuen.com
April 25, 2024 at 4:24 PM
#kidlit Book of the Day: Looking for the Eid Moon #family #holiday #sisters #picturebook #fiction from @sleepingbearpress asuen.com/looking-for-... 📚👍
March 26, 2024 at 4:40 PM