Bruce's Big Storm

by Ryan T. Higgins, Ryan T. Higgins (Illustrator)

Overview

Bruce's home is already a full house.
But when a big storm brings all his woodland neighbors knocking, he'll have to open his door to a crowd of animals in need of shelter—whether he likes it or not.
Readers will love this next installment of the uproarious, award-winning Mother Bruce series.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781368026222
Publisher:	Disney Publishing Group
Publication date:	09/03/2019
Series:	Mother Bruce Series
Pages:	48
Sales rank:	49,054
Product dimensions:	9.10(w) x 11.90(h) x 0.60(d)
Lexile:	AD540L (what's this?)
Age Range:	3 - 5 Years

About the Author

Ryan T. Higgins (ryanthiggins.com) 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 New York Times best-selling Mother Bruce, which received the E. B. White Read-Aloud Award and the Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Honor. He also wrote and illustrated BE QUIET!, We Don't Eat Our Classmates, Santa Bruce, Bruce's Big Fun Day, and Peek-a-Bruce. Ryan lives in Maine with his wife and kids . . . and too many pets.

Editorial Reviews

PRAISE FOR WE DON'T EAT OUR CLASSMATES

"Higgins . . . knows how to make big, scary animals seem vulnerable, lovable and funny."—The New York Times Book Review

PRAISE FOR BE QUIET!

* "Entertainment gold."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

PRAISE FOR BE QUIET!

* "Higgins has once again drawn up a winner."—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

PRAISE FOR BE QUIET!

Kids' Indie Next List
Junior Library Guild Selection

PRAISE FOR MOTHER BRUCE

"Hats off to Ryan T. Higgins."—The Wall Street Journal

PRAISE FOR MOTHER BRUCE

E. B. White Read-Aloud Award
Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Honor
New York Times Best Seller
Kids' Indie Next List, Top Ten
Junior Library Guild Selection

PRAISE FOR SANTA BRUCE

"Expressive artwork captures Bruce's gently cantankerous demeanor, along with his cast of adorable admirers."—Publishers Weekly

PRAISE FOR SANTA BRUCE

New York Times Best Seller
Junior Library Guild Selection

PRAISE FOR WE DON'T EAT OUR CLASSMATES

"Hysterical."—School Library Journal

PRAISE FOR WE DON'T EAT OUR CLASSMATES

"Too much fun for a single read."—Booklist

PRAISE FOR WE DON'T EAT OUR CLASSMATES

#1 New York Times Best Seller
Kirkus Reviews Best Book
Junior Library Guild Selection

From the Publisher

09/01/2019

PreS-Gr 2—Bruce is back and grumpy as ever! When a big storm is forecast, Bruce just wants to hunker down in his wingback chair with a good book. However, his kids (four geese), housemates (three mice), and all of his animal neighbors have other ideas. As the house becomes a safe haven for the community, the animals enjoy one another's company with their usual chaotic enthusiasm. That is, until they see a little white bunny caught in the storm. Nibb the mouse is ready to help, but risks getting blown away. Bruce begrudgingly ventures out in the storm (to retrieve his favorite umbrella, of course). Just when you think that Bruce is going to save the day, there is a surprise twist. The expressions on the animal faces are priceless. The illustration details are clever and hilarious—from Bruce's coffee cup labeled "Jo," to the impressive mustache on one of the mice, to the hard hat on a blueprint-wielding turtle. Children and adults will chuckle at the humor and Bruce's secretly softhearted peevishness. Although each book in the series can be read alone, it is delightful to see the returning (and always growing) cast of characters as each installment continues Bruce's transformation from a cantankerous old recluse to the most beloved member of the neighborhood. VERDICT Always a blast, Bruce and his grumbling are sure to please in this stormy adventure.—Alyssa Annico, Youngstown State University, OH

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