I was thrilled to interview Brian on my blog. This fun interview is loaded with inspiration and laughter! 🥰🐻🦉🎵🎶#ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social patbrownbooks.com/2025/12/05/c...

Yay! I received my postcard and bookmark for Butterfly Sea! This beautiful book reminds us to enjoy the quiet surprises that life has to offer us, and a portion of the sales supports reforestation. 🥰 🦋 🌳#ButterflySea @booksbycindy.bsky.social @marielaurecouet.bsky.social @tielmourpress.bsky.social

..if instead, you meet a mermaid asking for ice cream, give her some.❤️ 🧜‍♀️ 🍦 I can't wait until this beautiful book is out in the world! #ButterflySea @booksbycindy.bsky.social @marielaurecouet.bsky.social @tielmourpress.bsky.social

🎁Shopping for gifts for teachers, kids & babies? Pair KENZIE'S LITTLE TREE--a story of family, resilience & the natural world--with these items for great gifts! #kidlit #CanKidLit #EduSky #disability #gifts #chronicillness @picturebookseh.bsky.social @pb25vibes.bsky.social @orcabook.bsky.social

You're very welcome! It's so important to support each other in the kidlit community. 🥰 #kidlit #writingcommunity @bookhive25.bsky.social

This Thanksgiving season, my heart is filled with gratitude for many things! I want to thank the #kidlit friends I have made along the way, the authors I have interviewed, and will interview, on my blog; and those of you who continue to encourage me every day! 🥰

Thanks for sharing this podcast. I like the tip of making a check list of your “bug-a-boos”! 😊🤣 @deborahhalverson.bsky.social @waywordwriters.bsky.social

Look what came in the mail! I can hear the jazz flute solo playing for me! I LOVE this book, and am so glad it's in the world, and in my hands! Woo hoo! 🥰 🐻🦉🎵🎶 #ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social

There’s so much great advice here! I like the analogy of trying on different outfits to see which one you like best. 😊#kidlitchat

WEDNESDAY’S WONDERFUL WRITERS WHO CHAMPION WRITERS: Yolmarie Garcia - Glitter Reviews Susanna Leonard Hill -Tuesday Debut Vivian Kirkfield – 50 Precious Word Gayle Krause - Gayle Krause Blog Heather Macht -Seasons of KidLit Mindy Alyse Weiss – PB Party Ellen Leventhal - Blog

Butterfly Sea, by Cynthia Mackey and Marie-Laure Couët, is a charming story that uses lyrical language and soft, beautiful illustrations to remind us to slow down and enjoy the quiet surprises in life.🥰 🦋 #ButterflySea @booksbycindy.bsky.social @marielaurecouet.bsky.social @tielmourpress.bsky.social

I'll be attending the Picture Book Creator's Conference again this year! Last year was great, and I'm sure this year will be too! 😊#kidlit #picturebooks @chelseatornetto.bsky.social @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social

Congratulations Brian! I’m so happy that This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book is in the world! The shenanigans have begun! 🥰🐻🦉🎵🎶#ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social

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Congratulations! It's publishing day for This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book! I am honored to have been a part of the Advanced Reader Team for this fabulous book!🥰🐻🦉🎵🎶 #ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social

It’s official! This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book is published! Woo hoo! 🥰🐻🎵🎶#ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social

Yay! I won a Rate Your Story Speed Pass with Lynne Marie! ReVision Week ROCKED! Thank you to all who made this possible! 🥰 @laurenkerstein.bsky.social @literallylynne.bsky.social

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 @briangehrlein.bsky.social

Yes, TOMORROW! 🥰🐻🦉🎵🎶#ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook! @briangehrlein.bsky.social

ONLY 2 DAYS until This amazing book comes into the world! Woo hoo! I can "bearly" wait! 🥰 🐻🦉🎵🎶#ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social

A heartfelt representation of 1st and 2nd generation immigrant life. But when Tio Ricky falls ill, his nephew knows what to do and realizes the importance of his translation skills. @mariterebellas #picturebook

Best time to order books from indie bookstores is NOW, before holiday rush. Doing so helps support indies, helps you get ahead of gift shopping, helps book creators like me. 🙏🏽💛 My most recent: I WANT TO READ *ALL* THE BOOKS. Read-aloud, Teacher's Guide, more: debbieohi.com/book/i-want-... #KidLit

Writers, check out this fun new holiday contest from #MightyKidlit! mighty-kidlit.mn.co #kidlit @ziemkemichele.bsky.social

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 @briangehrlein.bsky.social

Is anyone else planning on attending tomorrow? I'll be popping in and out, looking forward to it! 😊 #kidlit #SCBWI

It's less than a week away until This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book comes into the world on November 11th! Woo hoo! 🥰🐻🦉🎵🎶#ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social

I have read almost all of these amazing books! I haven't read A LUA NAMORADEIRA and the book next to it, and will have to check them out. I'm a huge fan of Ana's and LOVE her multicultural books. They are truly filled with heart and humor! 🥰 @asiqueira.bsky.social

I can "bearly" wait, there's less than one week until This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book comes into the world. Both children and adults are going to LOVE this book! I know I do! 🥰🐻🦉#ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social

So funny I can “bearly” stand it! 🤣 You don’t have to find this book in the woods, you can pre-order it! 🥰🐻🦉🪾#ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social

There's still time to pre-order signed copies of This is Not a Sleepy Bear Book. There's only one week until this baby comes into the world! #ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook 🥰🐻🦉 learningtreetoys.com/products/thi... @briangehrlein.bsky.social

Happy publishing month! Only nine days left until the shenanigans begin! 🥰🐻🦉ThisIsNotASleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social @jennharknee.bsky.social

I just signed up to be a part of your launch team! Looking forward to help spread the word about Butterfly Sea! 🥰🦋

It's November, and do you know what that means?There's only 10 days left until This is Not a Sleepy Bear Book comes into this world! Woo hoo! I can "bearly" wait! 🥰🐻🦉🎵🎶#ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social

Congratulations to all! 🥰 @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social

DJ Goose is going to be jamming on November 11th, are you ready? I know I am! 🎶🎵🎶🪩 #ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social

Look what came in the mail! Sticky Hermana is a fun, relatable picture book bursting with heart and humor. And of course, it’s sprinkled with Spanish words. ¡Fantástico! I am stuck on this book! 🥰 @asiqueira.bsky.social

It’s not too late to get a pre-signed copy of this bedtime disrupter book! You’ll be glad you did. 😊🐻🦉#ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social

One of my “wins” from ReVISIONweek is that I looked at my manuscripts and realized I may be overwriting a bit. I need to stay away from purple prose (although I do love purple!) and write more concisely. 😊#ReVISIONweek @laurenkerstein.bsky.social

Hoo-ray! 🦉I can’t wait to get my signed copy of This Is Not a Sleepy Bear book! Jenn Harvey’s owl is the best, but your owl is cute too. 😊#ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social

This Jazz Flute Snake is cool! And you better get ready, because he's coming sssssoooon! 🥰🐍🪈#ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social

Ok, let's talk! Only two more weeks until This is Not a Sleepy Bear Book comes into the world! Here's the tea, this book is AMAZING! #ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social

There are less than two weeks until the shenanigans begin! I can hardly wait, and know that this book is going to be a FAVORITE of many children (and their parents.)🥰🐻🦉#ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social

I 100% agree! This book is amazing! 🥰#ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social

Read aloud diverse books to talk about #socialemotionallearning and #relationshipskills including Sticky Hermana by me and @oliviadecastro.bsky.social @joycesweeney.bsky.social @Charlesbridge #librarians #educators

Join our Sleepy Bear Advance Reader Team! You’ll get to read this amazing story, raffle entries, and a discount to Brian’s critique services, which I highly recommend! 😊#ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social

Please don't let this opportunity pass! This is Not a Sleepy Bear Book is the PERFECT gift for little bears and owls! And a signed book from an author is always an extra special gift. 🥰 🐻🦉#ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social

I’m going to hoot like Owl to remind you all that there’s only 21 days left until This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book comes into this world! I can’t wait! 🥰🐻🦉#ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social

Congratulations to all! This book sounds like it's going to be a winner! 😊 #picturebooks #kidlit @angelapadron.bsky.social

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

I love this clever Halloween poem! 🎃👻