Book Series · 6 Books

Little Bruce Books

In order from 1 Grumpy Bruce to Beach Bummer. Part of Mother Bruce.

1 Grumpy Bruce
Peek-A-Bruce
Spring Stinks
Thanks for Nothing!
Out Cold
Beach Bummer
1 Grumpy Bruce
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

1 Grumpy Bruce
Sale price
$958
Book #1 · Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2018

1 Grumpy Bruce

By Ryan T. Higgins

A grumpy bear faces an ever-growing party of uninvited guests.

24 pages
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Summary: Bruce, the grumpy bear, just wants peace, but his home is overrun by uninvited skunks and party-loving mice. As the crowd grows, chaos ensues. Can Bruce find a way to restore order, or will the party never end? Young readers will delight in counting the unexpected guests in this humorous tale of a bear's struggle for solitude.
The complete set

Little Bruce Series

6 books · Published 2018–2024

1 Grumpy Bruce
Series
Sale price
$958

1 Grumpy Bruce

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2018

A grumpy bear faces an ever-growing party of uninvited guests.

Peek-A-Bruce
Series
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$759

Peek-A-Bruce

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2019

Goslings search for their elusive bear friend. Can they find him?

Spring Stinks
Series
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$958

Spring Stinks

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2021

A bunny shares spring's stinky scents with a grumpy bear.

Thanks for Nothing!
Series
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$958

Thanks for Nothing!

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2021

A grumpy bear faces a season of endless gratitude.

Out Cold
Series
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$958

Out Cold

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2023

Mice bring winter fun indoors to cheer up a sick bear.

Beach Bummer
Series
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$958

Beach Bummer

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

Bruce battles summer's heat, sand, and wind, longing for fall's cool relief.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Little Bruce series?

There are 6 books in the Little Bruce series. It began with 1 Grumpy Bruce in 2018, and the newest book, Beach Bummer, was published in 2024.

What ages are the Little Bruce books best for?

The series is best for ages 0–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Little Bruce to life.

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Ryan T. Higgins

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