Otis Knows (How to Be a Bear)

When other bears emerge from their dens, Otis sleeps on. When other bears chase slippery salmon, Otis waits patiently at his own special spot by the river. When other bears play and tussle, Otis naps. Why? Because Otis knows how to be a bear, in his own way and in his own time. Inspired by a real-life Alaskan brown bear who rose to stardom during Fat Bear Week, Otis Knows invites readers to embrace their individuality – and learn all about bears, hibernation and hyperphagia! Co-authored by Martha Brockenbrough, illustrated by Stephanie Laberis, and published by Beach Lane Books/Simon & Schuster in 2026.