About Us

With the release of The Legend of Sleeping Bear (an Official Children’s Book of the State of Michigan) in April of 1998, Sleeping Bear Press was launched into the world of children’s books!

Deeply committed to its mission of providing books that engage, entertain, and educate, these award-winning books provide opportunities for children to explore the world in educational, library, and home settings.

ONE MISSION, ONE GOALGREAT BOOKS FOR CHILDREN

“Sleeping Bear Press books distinguish themselves because of the care that is evident in the creation! The quality is exceptional. Stories combine words and art to create meaning and touch hearts. I highly recommend these books to colleagues, family members, and friends!”
— Mary Byatt Elementary Teacher at Birches School, NJ

  • The imprint features beautifully illustrated board books, beginning readers, picture books, chapter books, and middle-grade novels
  • A unique alphabet series format reaches a wide range of readers through original art, poetry, and expository text
  • Historical fiction and non-fiction provide insight into our past.
  • Humor is frequently incorporated as a tool to engage all ages and keep families reading!

Testimonials

"The Legend of the Old Man of the Mountain tells a beautiful and charming tale, offering a fitting homage to New Hampshire's famous, beloved and deeply mourned Old Man. Imagining great chief Pemigewasset reunited with his love will be a great comfort, helping to fill the gap in the reader's heart left by the Old Man's demise, even though the gap on the cliff remains."
—Donna Urey, White Birch Books