The Story
A hilarious new read aloud from Caldecott Honor-winning author/illustrator David Ezra Stein, about a grumpy bear whose animal friends are determined to wake him up after a long hibernation. Pairs perfectly with Grumpy Monkey and Ryan T. Higgins's Bruce books.
Spring is here. The world is awake and abuzz, but one animal is still sleeping. Bear! When will he finally wake up from his slumber--and what sort of mood will he be in?
Caldecott Honor artist David Ezra Stein dares to poke the bear with hilarious results and reveals that spring is indeed the best season to be out and about.
Author: David Ezra Stein
Publisher: Clarion Books
Published: 03/10/2026
Pages: 48
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.87lbs
Size: 10.21h x 8.26w x 0.42d
ISBN: 9780063382664
Audience: Ages 4-8
Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 01/12/2026
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2026
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2026 pg. 55
Booklist 03/01/2026
About the Author
Stein, David Ezra: -
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.
Description
A hilarious new read aloud from Caldecott Honor-winning author/illustrator David Ezra Stein, about a grumpy bear whose animal friends are determined to wake him up after a long hibernation. Pairs perfectly with Grumpy Monkey and Ryan T. Higgins's Bruce books.
Spring is here. The world is awake and abuzz, but one animal is still sleeping. Bear! When will he finally wake up from his slumber--and what sort of mood will he be in?
Caldecott Honor artist David Ezra Stein dares to poke the bear with hilarious results and reveals that spring is indeed the best season to be out and about.
Author: David Ezra Stein
Publisher: Clarion Books
Published: 03/10/2026
Pages: 48
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.87lbs
Size: 10.21h x 8.26w x 0.42d
ISBN: 9780063382664
Audience: Ages 4-8
Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 01/12/2026
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2026
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2026 pg. 55
Booklist 03/01/2026
About the Author
Stein, David Ezra: -
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.
