Hey, Bruce!

By Ryan T. Higgins,

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Book description

In Hey, Bruce!, Bruce the bear experiences . . . well, whatever readers want him to.

Rupert, Thistle, and Nibbs, the fun-loving mice in Bruce's begrudgingly expansive family, guide readers on a quest for a fun reading experience, with Bruce the ever-reluctant star. As readers turn the page, flip the…

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1 author picked Hey, Bruce! as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

We met author Ryan T. Higgins at a book festival, and my daughter fell in love with this picture book, in which grumpy bear Bruce gets roped into being part of an interactive story.

The series’ three mice, Rupert, Thistle, and Nibbs, guide the reader through shaking, twisting, and turning the book — and each action affects the events of the story. Poor Bruce gets knocked down, dressed up, and washed away, without ever losing his signature scowl.

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