You know I love to read and some of my very favorite books are those that I can share with my kids. There’s an adorable new book for children that will be on store shelves October 18, and I’ve partnered with Disney Hyperion to review and giveaway a copy. Hotel Bruce is both adorable and hilarious and while it’s geared toward younger kids, ages 3-5, my 7 year-old son got such a kick out of it. Kids who love animals will adore this story and the illustrations.
Hotel Bruce
Children’s books with really engaging pictures that make my kids laugh are always their favorites. Hotel Bruce even had me cracking up within the first couple of pages. Look on the picture above: “But he was their mom.” This is the kind of story we love! Silly but sweet.
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?
The pictures are colorful and engaging, and while it’s a great story to read to the younger kids, a child my son’s age (he’s in 2nd grade) can have a lot of fun reading this with expression, something his teacher is working on with the kids.
About Ryan T. Higgins
Hotel Bruce’s author is Ryan T. Higgins, and not only did he write the book but he also illustrated it! Very talented. And I already can tell you that he has a great sense of humor.
Ryan T. Higgins is the author/illustrator of Mother Bruce. He does NOT live with four geese, but he and his family do live with a tortoise and a menagerie of other pets. At one time or another, Ryan has been friends with a porcupine, a raccoon, a beaver, dozens of mice, and a couple of squirrels, but he has never found a moose in his bed. He always peeks under the covers, though.
Hotel Bruce will be in stores on October 18. You can read more on the Disney Books website, and by following Disney Books on Twitter and Instagram.
The Giveaway
The generous folks at Disney-Hyperion are providing prizing for one of my lucky readers!
Check in for a relaxing night at Hotel Bruce! (Room service not included.) One winner will receive:
- a cozy hotel robe, a pair of slippers + sleep mask;
- plus a copy of Hotel Bruce to keep your little goslings entertained!
This giveaway is open to US residents ages 18+ only and will end on October 21, 2016 at 11:59pm ET.
Good luck!
Jessica To says
I would read this book to my son.
Annette says
I’d read this to my cousin’s son who visits regularly.
Jackie says
I’d love to read this book to my nephew.
Thank you!
Stephanie Phelps says
I would love to read this every night to my granddaughter! I know she is going to love it!
Fiona N says
I would love to win and read this awesome book to my son
Thank You
Nicole Sender says
I would read this book to my grandson!
Tina W says
I’d love to read this to my nephew.
Julie Lundstrom says
I would like to read this to my son. We read books together everyday.
shelly peterson says
I would love to read this to my grandsons.
Janet W. says
I would love to read this book to my grandsons!
Maralea says
I would read this to my grandsons.
Julie Wood says
I would love to read this book to my son and daughter!!
Lauren says
I would read this to my kids.
violet taylor says
i think my kids and i would have a great time readying this together!
Jeanna says
I would love to read this to my son & daughter!
elizabeth miller says
I keep my 2 granddaughters a few times a week. They are 2 and 3 (but they are only 3 months apart in age). I would love to have this to read to them during our reading times. They would really enjoy this with the bear.
Ellie Wright says
I would love to read this book to my granddaughter!
Paula Cook says
I would love to read this book to my grandchildren!
KENNETH OHL says
I would love to read this for my little niece she would love this
Stacy Renee says
I would love to read this with my daughter! We loved Mother Bruce and hope this one is just as funny! 🙂
kelly tupick says
I would love to read this to my nephew.
Edye says
I’d read it to a friend 🙂
jeremy mclaughlin says
Would like to read to my nephew.
MaryAnn says
I would read this book to my 2 kiddos.
Audra O'Hara says
I’d like to read this to my daughter. She loves getting a new book to read at bedtime. The illustrations are so adorable!
Seyma Shabbir says
I would love the book for my 2 sons!
Jillian Too says
I’d love to read it to my nephew.
Nannypanpan says
I’d read it to my girls
Cheryl B says
I would love to read this book to my Granddaughter.
beth says
I would love to read this to my niece.
Sarah Hall says
I would love to read it to my grandson.
gala says
I’d read it to my daughters during our bedtime reading tradition. Looks like a really nice book.
Krystal Montanaro says
I would love to read this with my 5 year old son 🙂
Virginia Rowell says
I would love to read this to my granddaughter!
mita says
I would read this book to my Niece.
Teresa Kunberger says
I would read it with my children!
Angela Saver says
I would lov to read this to my nephews!