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Hotel Bruce
Hotel Bruce | Ryan T Higgins
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When Bruce gets home from a southern migration trip with his goslings, he is tired. He is grumpy. And he is definitely not in the mood to share his home with the trio of mice who have turned his den into a hotel. There's a possum pillow fight wreaking havoc in one room, a fox luring guests into a stew in the kitchen, and a snuggly crew of critters hogging the bed. Bruce growls and grumbles and tries to throw them all out, but the entrepreneurial mice just can't take a hint. Bruce is in a little over his head, especially once the goslings join the staff. Will this grumpy bear ever get his quiet, peaceful den back to himself? Praise for Mother Bruce *"[W]ry text and marvelously detailed pictures juxtapose uproariously. . .Visually beautiful, clever, edgy, and very funny." -Kirkus, starred review *"Ryan T. Higgins's illustrations are extraordinary. . . . [A] hilarious, artful picture book with a nod to foodies great and small" --Shelf Awareness, starred review Kids Indie Next List, Top Ten
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AutumnRLS
Hotel Bruce | Ryan T Higgins
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Another successful fair in the books (haha)! This one I ran as the official chairwoman. It was a lot of work, but I'm so glad I was able to contribute to my son's school. As a disabled person, I have struggled with reclaiming my identity and figuring out ways I can give back to my community. This feels right. 15 more fairs to run until my son moves up to the middle school!

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Lmstraubie
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#endpapers Okay in the world of picture books there are so many amazingly beautiful ones to choose from. The scene at the back of the book is different from the one at the front. I love when the book starts off with this. I feel like I'm getting a bonus! #readjanuary @RealLifeReading

Cinfhen I love children's books for their awesome illustrations and adorable endpapers 💛💜❤️ 8y
Lmstraubie @Cinfhen Agreed! 8y
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kathyellendavis
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So good! Bruce is back from migrating south for the winter with his adopted goose kids and finds out that mice have taken over his house and they're running a HOTEL out of it! Bruce of course is not a fan of that. Same great illustrations and humor as MOTHER BRUCE. #kidlit #picturebooks #storytime

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night_shift
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Found it at work! Will have to buy it later to read to the kiddo, but very cute. Bruce with his grumpy self :)

#picturebook #kidreads #kidlit #borrowed (30pgs)

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Liberty
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Out today: The magnificent follow-up to MOTHER BRUCE!!! (Seen here, modeled by Steinbeck.) I recommend these adorable books for everyone. Ryan is WILDLY talented and funny. 💕📚🤘🏻

JPrecht GAH! Almost picked up Mother Bruce at the kids' book fair today, but couldn't get them interested in it. It looks so great! But they each get a book to open on Christmas Eve... youngest may just get those! He's only 16 mos old, and mommy still gets to make his book choices. 😜 8y
Libby1 Your cat is called Steinbeck? ❤️ 8y
Suzze I think Steinbeck looks more striking every picture! 8y
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Lizpixie You have an extremely good looking cat 🐱 8y
LauraTFrey I loved Mother Bruce! Great news 8y
LizGotauco Dat cat tho. 8y
JoyBlue I agree with @Lizpixie . 8y
Bette the picture of the turtles 🐢 storming after the fox 🐺 with 🍴 is hilarious 😂 ❤️👍 8y
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Readingrobin
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This is the funniest picture book! I can't stop looking at Bruce and that look on his face! If you're in a bookstore or library, sidle over to the children's books and take a peek!

Cinfhen Ha, he reminds me of my lovable but sometimes grumpy husband 😂😂😂 8y
Readingrobin Nice!👍 8y
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