The Bruce Swap
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021 · Est. 7 min read-aloud

The Bruce Swap

By Ryan T. Higgins

Book #6 in the Mother Bruce series

A grumpy bear's family wishes for him to be more fun, but their wishes have unexpected consequences.

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48 pages· 883 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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Bruce the bear is known for his grumpiness, but when his cousin Kevin arrives, everything changes. Kevin is the embodiment of fun, bringing cheer and sandwiches to Bruce's friends. However, as the excitement escalates, they begin to wonder if too much fun can be overwhelming. With Bruce away fishing, will his friends learn to appreciate his usual demeanor, or will Kevin's antics win them over? Discover the chaos and laughter that ensue when wishes come true in unexpected ways.

From the publisher

Bruce is a bear who struggles with fun. When Bruce says no to fun one too many times, Nibbs, Thistle, and Rupert secretly wish Bruce was more fun. And the geese secretly wish for sandwiches. The next morning, all their wishes come true. Bruce is cheerful. Bruce is adventurous. Bruce has pizzazz . . . and a basket of sandwiches. Except Bruce is not exactly Bruce. He’s Kevin, Bruce’s fun cousin. Nobody knows that Bruce has gone fishing. Nobody knows that Kevin is coming. Nobody even knows who Kevin is. But, everyone quickly learns one thing: Kevin LOVES fun. Is it possible that too much fun is no fun at all?

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Words
883
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~301L
Themes & topics
Books about bearsBooks about miceBooks about social themesBooks about new experiencesBooks about ducks, geese, and swans
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.3
F&P level
~J
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
511837
Publication
Published
May 4, 2021
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781368028561

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