diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 7c09de1..ec0ef2f 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "can-view-model",
-  "version": "3.5.0",
+  "version": "3.5.1",
   "description": "gets or sets the view model of an element",
   "homepage": "http://canjs.com",
   "author": {