The Sleeping Bear Wakes Up: A Sequel to the Legend of the Sleeping Bear is set in the heart of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. A grandfather tells his grandchildren the original Legend of the Sleeping Bear, then adds to the legend by telling what happens when Mother Bear wakes up from an almost endless sleep. “The Sleeping Bear Wakes Up explores themes of love, loss, and renewal in ways that children can understand and relate to” Anne Beach, M.D. Pediatrician and Author.

 Julie Copiz’s watercolor collages are breathtaking. Everyone in your family will enjoy this story within a story, maybe even around a campfire. The Sleeping Bear Wakes Up is sure to become a timeless favorite. The ending will make you smile.

What would you do if you were a mother bear and your cubs were turned into two islands? Find out!

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