Hotel Bruce

Bruce the bear just wants peace and quiet. After a long migration south with his goslings, he’s ready to hibernate—but his den has been transformed into a bustling hotel by a trio of enterprising mice who simply won’t take no for an answer.

What follows is pure, grumpy-bear chaos. There’s a possum pillow fight in one room, a fox stirring up trouble in the kitchen, and a whole crew of critters hogging Bruce’s bed. The harder Bruce growls and grumbles, the more the mice expand their operation—and when the goslings join the hotel staff, things really spiral out of control.

Ryan T. Higgins delivers another brilliantly funny adventure in this follow-up to the beloved Mother Bruce. His extraordinary illustrations bring every hilarious moment to life, from Bruce’s magnificently grumpy expressions to the delightful mayhem unfolding in every corner of the den. The salty humor and warmth that made Mother Bruce a hit shine through on every page.

Mother Bruce earned starred reviews from Kirkus and Shelf Awareness, with critics praising Higgins’s “marvelously detailed pictures” and “visually beautiful, clever, edgy, and very funny” storytelling. It also landed on the Kids Indie Next List Top Ten—and Hotel Bruce continues that tradition of clever, heartwarming comedy.

Perfect for young readers who love humorous stories about animals, bears, and the chaos that comes with unexpected houseguests. Whether you’re a longtime Bruce fan or meeting this grumpy bear for the first time, Hotel Bruce is guaranteed to leave everyone giggling.

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