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5 Minutes for Books‘ reviewer Dawn here to share a new picture book sure to make your child giggle, and be sure to stick around for the giveaway! Thanks to Disney-Hyperion for sending Dawn a review copy of the book and for providing a delightful prize pack for our winner. 

Poor Bruce can't take the chaos of a full house anymore, so he decides to move... but not everyone is happy about it.

If you’re a parent, you will probably instantly empathize with poor Bruce the bear. Not only is his life busy because of the four geese he adopted and now raises, but he also has to deal with three little mice who have taken up residence with his family and simply will not leave, no matter how many not-so-subtle hints he drops. To say life is chaotic would be an understatement, so it’s time for a change. In Bruce’s Big Move, written and illustrated by Ryan T. Higgins, he does indeed go to drastic measures to bring about a little quiet in his life.

You and your kids may recognize Bruce from Higgins’ previous picture books, Mother Bruce and Hotel Bruce, but even if you’re new to his story, it’s easy to quickly get a feel for his personality. In one word– grumpy. Not that his baby geese seem to mind, or for that matter, the mice. Even when he’s at his wit’s end by the disasters those little furry creatures make in his home, they cheerfully keep playing.

Who can’t relate to that illustration, right? Well, Bruce decides it’s time to move, so he packs up his goslings and goes off to find the perfect home for their fivesome. After several misses, he finds something that should work just fine, and even though Bruce will always be able to find something to be at least a little grumpy about, he finds the peace and quiet to be perfect.

For a while.

What will he do when he realizes that his geese are miserable? Well, it’s pretty clear that Bruce is a good mother, so some grown-ups out there might predict what he’ll do next, of course. Even if they see what’s coming, too, children will surely be delighted by the happy ending (or mostly happy ending, since grumpy Bruce is still around!). If you think your little ones would enjoy Bruce’s Big Move, be sure to click below to enter our giveaway.

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Enter below for a chance to win:

  • your own copy of Bruce’s Big Move
  • Bruce-themed tote bag and stickers
  • a $50 Visa gift card

Giveaway is open to U.S. addresses only. Prizes and samples provided by Disney-Hyperion.

About the author:
Ryan T. Higgins is an author and illustrator who likes the outdoors and cheese sandwiches. He is NOT a grumpy old black bear, but he DOES like making books about one-starting with the best-selling Mother Bruce, which received the E. B. White Read-Aloud Award and the Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Honor. He lives in Maine with his wife and kids… and too many pets.

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Written by Dawn, contributor for 5 Minutes for Mom
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321 Comments

  47. I’ve never even heard of these books before! They sound like great read-alouds for my 3yo, though.

  71. I’m new to Bruce! That big bear raising geese has got to be the cutest thing ever lol. I will be looking into this character more for sure.

  95. I am new to Bruce, but this looks like a wonderful book for my youngest nephew. Thank you for the chance to win.

  106. I am new to Bruce; but it looks good. I’m sure my grandchildren would love him.

  112. Oooohhh!! I’m a new Bruce fan and can’t wait to see where this adventure takes him! How fun!!

  118. I don’t know anything about Bruce but my great nephews are big fans and I’d like to win this for them.

  166. This is the first I’m hearing about Bruce. I love bears and think the illustrations are amazing.

  169. Love Bruce! Mother Bruce is hands down our favorite children’s book. All of us love it.

  182. 1st time I am hearing about him, but I think would be something my neighbors grandkids will really enjoy.

  205. I’m definitely new to Bruce, but it looks like it something my grandson is going to love and he’ll love coming by NaNee’s house even more!!!

  212. I have seen Bruce for awhile but haven’t had the pleasure of reading one of his books.

  219. I am new to Bruce but the book sounds so cute I know my kids would love them and I will have to go to the library so we can check one out.

  242. I am new to Bruce. I would love to read this with my kids. Anything new is exciting to them.

  253. I am new to Bruce! I am constantly looking for new books to read with my daughter and this looks great!

  269. This is going to be such a cute book as well. I have read one other Bruce Book, Mother Bruce. Still a favorite in my household. So funny and heartwarming!!

  270. Thanks to my little family, this single working Mama is already a BRUCE fan and I can’t wait for the movie!!

  283. I am new to Bruce! The book sounds great and I’m very interested in getting the Bruce books for my nieces.

  285. I have never bought or read one of the books myself but my niece has one on her bookshelf. I will probably take a look at it the next time I’m over there and read it to her.

  298. I am brand new to Bruce, but I know my son would love these books!

    Thanks for the chance to win!
    wildorchid985 at gmail dot com