{"title":"Brian Gehrlein","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrian Gehrlein’s books invite young readers into playful and imaginative worlds filled with warmth and humour. His storytelling blends gentle adventure with memorable characters, creating engaging tales that spark curiosity and joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for children’s book lovers, these stories explore themes of friendship, discovery, and the unexpected moments that make childhood magical. \u003cem\u003eThis Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book\u003c\/em\u003e exemplifies his talent for crafting charming narratives that resonate with both children and adults alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"this-is-not-a-sleepy-bear-book-by-brian-gehrlein-9780316567596","title":"This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 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!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cem\u003ewas\u003c\/em\u003e 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? \u003cem\u003eA random jazz flute?\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eStop all these shenanigans!\u003c\/em\u003e THIS ISN'T WHAT HAPPENS IN A SLEEPY BEAR BOOK!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThings only get noisier and more chaotic with every turn of the page. Winking at storytime conventions in a way that'll crack kids up, \u003cem\u003eThis Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book\u003c\/em\u003e combines classic bedtime story tropes with visual, giggle-worthy surprises that offer a memorable twist and a great read-aloud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47428350705900,"sku":"9780316567596","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780316567596.jpg?v=1774496923"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/brian-gehrlein.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}