diff --git a/src/pyj/read_book/selection_bar.pyj b/src/pyj/read_book/selection_bar.pyj
index f078352101..a6d189d27d 100644
--- a/src/pyj/read_book/selection_bar.pyj
+++ b/src/pyj/read_book/selection_bar.pyj
@@ -48,6 +48,8 @@ class SelectionBar:
         self.container.style.display = 'none'
 
     def show(self):
+        if self.view.create_annotation.is_visible:
+            return
         self.container.style.display = 'block'
 
     @property