Meet Cherry Lake Publishing Group’s widely adored and award-winning picture book imprint: Sleeping Bear Press 🐻
Sleeping Bear titles include prime concepts essential for the development of early reader’s social and emotional skills! Plus plenty of hilarious stories that are guaranteed to have adults and children alike laughing.
Want to learn more about the amazing people who shaped the world today? Sleeping Bear biographies span decades and career fields so there’s something for everyone!
Features include…
☀️ Titles With Strong SEL Themes!
🖋 Award-Winning Biographies and Historical Fiction
🌱 Book About Gardening
🧡 Sleeping Bear Press Own Voices, Own Stories Collection
Visit sleepingbearpress.com to explore the entire catalog of titles! Happy reading!
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Some highlights from the Sleeping Bear team’s annual trip to up-north Michigan! 💛
The biggest THANK YOU to the wonderful booksellers & libraries who spent time chatting with us. We couldn’t continue do what we love with your support and enthusiasm! ⭐️
See you next year! :)
Take a shot at matching the titles of these upcoming picture books from Sleeping Bear Press with the emoji hints!
Which title will you be adding to our bookshelf this summer?
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COMING SOON! 🏛️⚖️
An incredibly timely story about two important historical Supreme Court justices from @debbie.rovin.murphy and @kirstibeautyman !
"A Supreme Friendship: The Unlikely Bond Between Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Antonin Scalia" coming July 15, 2026!
A perfect book for celebrating America's 250th birthday! 🇺🇸
Pre-order this title from sleepingbearpress.com today.
YOU DID IT! is the essential gift for celebrating the graduate in your life this spring! 🎉
⭐️A perfect, celebratory story to cheer on accomplishments big and small!⭐️
From @beabirdsong and @madiwongart , joyful test and vibrant artwork remind your readers to pause and celebrate their achievements as they make their way in the world.
Available everywhere books are sold! 💛
COMING SOON 🪸🐠🐡🦈🐚🦀
"Hide, Fish, Hide! Sea Creature Camouflage" from Derick Wilder and Monika Filipina coming July 15, 2026!
This fact-filled fishy tale showcases the amazing ways marine life can adapt and defend!
Pre-order this title from sleepingbearpress.com today. You won't want to miss this fantastic deep-sea read.
This Teacher Appreciation Week we have just the thing for a teacher like you. ✏️
Celebrate educators with this sweet picture book from @frankmurphybooks , @reach4diversity & @kaylaharren !
Order a “A Teacher Like You” now in time for next week’s Teacher Appreciation Week! 💛
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🛻 COMING SOON 🛻
Sophia Gholz returns to Sleeping Bear Press with "Truck in the Muck," the newest companion title to award-winning "Bug on the Rug" and "Bear at the Fair" titles!
Join this joyful crew as they attempt to unstick Duck's truck from the muck! 🦆🐻
"Truck in the Muck" reminds readers that sometimes the problem doesn’t need a solution, just a change in the way you look at it!
Pre-order this title from sleepingbearpress.com today.
This Sunday My Daddy Came To Church by Jeanine DeHoney was illustrated by @robertpauljr and published by @sleepingbearpress
Omar loves going to church every Sunday with his mother. He puts on
his best clothes and meets up with friends as they walk together to services. But his daddy doesn’t join them.
Omar’s mother doesn’t get upset. Each Sunday, she reminds Daddy that his suit is in the closet if he would like to attend church. But he never does, and Omar wonders why. His mother understands that faith takes many forms; there are different ways to worship, and they do not have to take place in a building. She knows that the way his daddy helps others in their community demonstrates his faith.
✍️ Jeanine is a former early childhood art enrichment teacher and Family Services coordinator. As a freelance writer, her work has appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies, including Chicken Soup for the Soul. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband.
🎨 Robert Paul, Jr. is a bestselling illustrator. He has a love for people and everyone’s unique story. Born in St. Lucia and raised in St. Thomas, Robert’s calling is to help young people lead fun, positive, and enriched lives through storytelling. He lives in Houston and enjoys mentoring young artists.
🌟 “Dressed in his Sunday best, Omar goes to church every week with his mother but wishes his dad would come, too… In this tender tale, church-going wins over a relatable father with charm and bite-sized guilt.” —Kirkus Reviews
✍️ This book is such a heart-warmer. It captures the ups and downs of family life while weaving a message about faith that feels relatable no matter your background. The storytelling is simple yet meaningful, and the illustrations shine—bright, lively, and perfectly in sync with the words. Watching the child’s hope grow as he encourages his dad to come to church is so touching. It’s a sweet reminder that even the smallest faith can bloom into something big. A lovely read for families of all kinds.
Thank you for sharing your book with us!
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We're celebrating the arrival of spring with "Just Flowers" from Erin Dealey and Kate Cosgrove! 🌸🌷🌼🌿🌻
Meet Izzy: a lover of all kinds of flowers…with a grumpy neighbor who cares only for his roses.
Add some color to your bookshelf with a picture book that features stunning florals and a gentle reminder of the power of acts of kindness.
Available everywhere picture books are sold! ⭐️
Some friendships are very, very close.
Sloth & Moth, written by Helen Taylor and illustrated by @gavillustrator , is a charming and funny story about togetherness, alone time and what happens when you realise you might just miss your best friend after all.
Inspired by the real-life symbiotic relationship between sloths and moths, this brilliant new book is out now from @sleepingbearpress !
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