Mother Bruce
Higgins
Mother Bruce by Ryan T. Higgins is a humorous children's book about a grumpy, solitary bear named Bruce whose life is upended when goose eggs he intended to cook hatch, and the goslings adopt him as their mother. The story follows his reluctant journey as he tries to get rid of them, only to end up taking them on vacation to Miami every winter, embracing his new role as "Mother Bruce". The book is the first in a popular series and has won awards, including the E.B. White Read Aloud Award.
Key aspects of the book:
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Plot:A grumpy bear who loves cooking eggs finds himself stuck with a flock of goslings who think he's their mom.
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Characters:Bruce, the curmudgeonly bear, and the persistent goslings.
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Themes:Unlikely family, embracing change, and finding humor in unexpected situations.
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Author/Illustrator:Ryan T. Higgins, who also wrote and illustrated other books in the series like Hotel Bruce and We Don't Eat Our Classmates.
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Awards:Winner of the E.B. White Read Aloud Award and the Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Honor.
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Series:It is the first book in a series that includes Hotel Bruce, Bruce's Big Move, and others.