A Special Spring Storytime with David Ezra Stein: Wake Up, Grouchy Bear!

Event guidelines:

• To reserve a copy of Wake Up, Grouchy Bear! email Mermaid Books at [email protected]. You can pay upon pickup right before the event kicks off.
• A reading and puppet show performance will be followed by a book signing. (Whee!)
• If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected].

Caldecott Honor artist David Ezra Stein has been making children and their parents laugh for decades with his indelible characters, including his fan-favorite Interrupting Chicken, who just can't take a hint!
Now Stein brings his wit and charm to a story about a grumpy bear whose animal friends are determined to wake him up after a long hibernation.

Spring is here. The world is awake and abuzz, but our little bear is still sleeping. When will he finally wake up from his slumber—and what sort of mood will he be in?
Fans of Grumpy Monkey and the Bruce books will LOVE this curmudgeonly but cute little cub, whose trials we can all appreciate. Who hasn't been there? Sometimes it's tough to get out of bed!
Join us for a super fun (and free!) reading and puppet show performed by David on Saturday, May 9, at Jonathan Law High School.
Book signing to follow. We're excited to see you!

Raves about Grouchy Bear:
★ "High-spirited and brimming with fun, a charming look at the dawn of a new season and continued good times with friends." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

★ "A rousing storytime standout." - Booklist Reviews (starred review)

David Ezra Stein is the Caldecott Honor–winning illustrator and author of Interrupting Chicken as well as many other award-winning picture books, including Dinosaur Kisses; Hush, Little Bunny; and Leaves, winner of an Ezra Jack Keats Award. He lives in Kew Gardens, New York, with his two children and a bunny named Bun Bun.

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