Bruce’s Big Move Children’s Book
Sometimes… ok… a lot of times, life decides to throw us curveballs. What we imagine our life to look like, isn’t always the way it plays out. It is our job as parents to teach our children how to “roll with it” when those unpleasant situations get thrown their way. Reading Bruce’s Big Move to your child will help spark a conversation about this very topic!
We don’t always like the situations we are put into and sometimes, we may not even like everyone in our home. At the end of the day, the ones in our home are the ones who complete us.
The Bruce Series
Bruce’s Big Move is the third book in the Bruce series. In the first book, Bruce has a deep love for eggs. One day, Bruce came home to find that the goose eggs he purchased for a new recipe had hatched. Instantly, the geese began to call Bruce “Mama”. After having no luck with returning the geese or talking them into leaving, Bruce decided to embrace the fact that he is now “Mama Bruce”. All the geese and Bruce migrated to Miami for the winter.
In the second book, Bruce comes home from Miami to find that mice have taken over his house and turned it into a hotel for animals… MANY animals.
About Bruce’s Big Move
In Bruce’s Big Move, Bruce was still dealing with mice, mice everywhere! A once clean home of ONE bear has turned into a messy house with Bruce, five geese, and an infestation of mice! Bruce is tired of all the noise and mess. He realizes the mice are not leaving, so he packed up his “family” (himself and the geese), and went looking for a new house. Finally, he finds the “perfect house”. The perfect house is perfect for HIM but the geese miss the mice. The mice had become family!
When the moving truck arrives, Bruce is surprised to see that the pesty mice arrived with the moving truck. Everything goes back to the way it was before their move. Nothing had gone as Bruce had planned but he realized at the end that this was just his new normal.
Bruce’s Big Move is a great way to spark a conversation with your children about accepting the circumstances around them and making sacrifices for those they love.
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Jerry Marquardt says
This looks like a truly great book! I loved the review on this, as my nephew will enjoy reading this very, very soon.
cindy legg says
i love that this story shows how to adjust to changing circumstances in life kids need this heck a lot of grown ups need this
Terri S. says
This sounds like a fun story for my granddaughter to read. I like the bright colors in the drawings.
Wanda McHenry says
I like how these books turn real life circumstances into a fun learning experience.
chris schneiderman says
my son loves these books
wen budro says
That looks like a super cute book. My kids would love reading this book.
Vikki Billings says
I think that my granddaughter would love these books. I had not heard of them before so thank you for sharing! I give my grandchildren a new book every year for Christmas and their birthdays, they love to read!
Linda Madden says
These books are great! I have the first two so I know my granddaughter would love this.
Amber cheras says
This is adorable! My niece would love it!
Celeste Herrin says
All kids and most adults should read this to remind them no matter how frustrating their circumstances seem, it’s these frustrations that make their lives complete.
desiree says
this is great book i might give as xmas gift
Michelle Simons says
It’s nice to know about Bruce’s Big Move and then the other two books also. I learned a lot about these books just from reading your reviews. These are books I need to get for my great nephew!
Terri Quick says
What a great life lesson in this book 🙂
Michelle Catallo says
The meaning behind this book is what got me:
Bruce’s Big Move is a great way to spark a conversation with your children about accepting the circumstances around them and making sacrifices for those they love.
Lovely!
Karley Moore says
This looks like a really cute book!
Lisa Ogle says
I would love to be able to share this book with my grandchildren.
tracey johnson says
My son wants this book Great review
Thanks
Rhea says
This sounds a like a great book about changes, accepting circumstances, but also looking for ways to change things in life for the better…
marthalynn says
What a great book! My kids would really like this one. I almost always include a book with a toy as birthday gifts for kids. This is going to be perfect for all of the children in my life!
Gina H. says
I like books like this that teach children life lessons. I’d love to get it for my nieces.
Audrey Stewart says
My young Samantha wants to me to read this book to her.
Sue Mullaney says
I think my great-nieces would really enjoy this book; it sounds really interesting! Thanks for sharing your review.
Mary Harding says
I know a few little angels that would love this book how adorable is that and Wouldn’t mind the gift card either ..times are hard ….thank you so much for reading my comment
Cindy says
I would read this book to our nephew.
Sandra Watts says
Looks like a good book. My grand kids would all enjoy it.
Mary Gardner says
We are excited to read this book because my granddaughter’s are big fans of the Mother Bruce book. We look forward to reading about Bruce moving.
Laura b says
This sounds like a great kids book! Thanks for the review, and I look forward to reading it with my son if I win the giveaway!
Caitlin says
I love these books. The ideas of love and acceptance are gorgeous.
Edye says
What a cute book! I love the bear and the pictures. My cousin would adore a copy of this book 🙂
jeanette sheets says
my son has autism and loves animals and im always looking for new exciting books for him he would love this
Kara Marks says
I actually could use this book right now! I’m a disabled grandmother and last wk. I moved w/ my son and his family from OK to MI and we’re all getting a house together. The 16 mo. old wouldn’t understand much, but the 6 y/o would really benefit from this. The book looks great in general too.
Sarah Mathias says
I think it is a very good idea to teach kids about sacrifice and accepting circumstances. This can be overlooked sometimes.
Lisa L says
This has some good life lessons in it. I think my niece would like to read this series. I’ll check it out.
Laurie Nykaza says
My kids love animals so this books and its story sounds great. The pictures in the book are so cute love to read this to my kids.
Ashley turicik says
I think my kids would love this book series. I love that I will teach them real life lessons.
Abigail Stinson says
This really is like how my son Roman was born and ended up needing a feeding tube and being medically fragile it’s like life threw us a curve ball but we are just loving each other through it and rolling through it and this is a great way to educate a child about how to deal I really like the concept of this book
Tara Liebing says
This sounds like a great book, I wish it would have been around when I was a kid. I will definitely keep it mind for birthday presents.
Sarah Oswald says
This sounds like a cute book to read to the kids my nephews and niece would probably love it.
Seyma Shabbir says
We have not read the Bruce series yet but my sons are 7 and 9 and love animal stories.
Robin Abrams says
This sounds like a great book for my grand kids. My grand daughter loves to read to her younger brother.
Tracy Albiero says
So many times I say that to my little one as well as my students at school. Life is messy and does not always go as planned. This book would be a great tool to help students and kids understand that even though life is bumpy and often we get surprises. I could have used this book when we moved!
Mary Rutter says
This looks like a really great book for kids. I like that the book is big so its easy for kids to hold.
Mickie Smith says
I love how big this book is, my kids would love it. They are expecting a new baby sister in a few months and would love reading together to her!
Annmarie Weeks says
My kids have been on both sides of moves…being the movers AND having their friends move away. This looks like such a great book for dealing with that situation!
Susan Smith says
My nephew would like this book because he loves animals. I like how big the pictures are.
Julie wilson says
I love the story would be great lesson for my kids sometimes they don’t get along but they are family and love one another. they can be there for each other when times get tough
Eric V. says
My daughter loves to read and this would be perfect book for us to sit and read together. I’m very glad to hear about this book. Thank you!
aaron reck says
I like it because it will be great to gift to my nephew and nieces. Thanks so much.
Alice F. says
I like that this is an oversized book…that will intrigue the Children that are reading it! This book has a strong message to the little ones and it teaches life coping skills.
Chris L says
I got a friend with 4 little ones that this would be great for. She always reads to the kids and this looks like a nice book.
Lynda Del says
This book is huge! It looks like a good read for the kiddos.
Jeanna says
I like that this is a series of books! The lessons learned are wonderful!
Cindy Brooks says
Story books that teach a lesson without the child knowing it are awesome 🙂
Cheryl Chervitz says
My grandchildren would love this book. Everyone should know how to handle problems that occur.
Wendy Pesce says
Book looks cute, i like how it teaches kids that things do change and don’t always turn out the way they want them to.
Cathleen King says
Sounds like an awesome book to read to toddlers.
Jana Leah says
The illustrations are very pretty & I like the positive message.
Cami says
I love how big the book is, it makes it easier for a child to immerse themselves in the story!
Sarah Kurtz says
What an amazing series of books! Love the size and the big colorful pictures!
Kim Avery says
I would love to have this series on hand for when my grandsons are older! Love how big the book is and I also love books that are cute but have an underlying moral!
Holly Thomas says
I like the size of the book, it makes it easier to read with your kids.
Bilger Susan Scribner says
What a cute story for kids. I love that this book includes different animals because I think it will keep kids attention longer and help them enjoy reading
denise low says
I like that the book is bigger and I like that the book is easy to read. The grandkids would love to read this big book.
Alice Benter says
Bruce’s books are awesome. We must always roll on.
Lisa M says
A very good read to prove among circumstances beyond our control comes time for us to accept and embrace what is. A good teaching tool these books are for children and adults to teach them.
Angela Hendricks says
Super cute series! I love how these books teach children to adapt and accept the changing circumstances in their lives. I would love to get this for my little ones.
stacey trim says
I like that your children seem to really enjoy these books
Heather B says
I love finding new books for my children. Thankfully all three of them love to read, especially my youngest, he can not get enough!
Patty wright says
I like that the book is big and colorful. The story looks cute and children will love it.
Jacquelyn Cannon says
My grandson would really enjoy reading this book.
Sarah L says
My nephew would get a kick out of this book. He’d like it a lot.
Kelly Grant says
I like that this helps teach kids that you can chose your family.
Emily Adams says
This looks like a book that my daughter would really enjoy.
Richard Brandt says
I like the lesson that family can include those who aren’t like you.
Shannon Mitchell says
Sounds like a good lesson that life doesn’t always go as planned, for sure. Sounds like a cute book.
Rachel says
I think that this book looks super cute. I can’t wait to read this to my son.
Michelle Ward says
The message in this book really touches me because I hate change. Life is one long compilation of decisions and changes. Learning to roll with it is a powerful lesson. I would love to share this book with my children.
Victoria Scott says
This book looks so neat! We are always looking for new books to add to our collection!
Erin M says
I love books that sneak in a life lesson.
Wanda Tracey says
This sounds like a super cute book.I would gift it to my little grandson as he loves books but doesn’t have many yet.I am sure he would love it and I will be checking this one out for him.It would make a great Christmas present.
Jennifer M says
What a lovely book! These are important lessons for children and this book seems to communicate these lessons gently and effectively.
Eva Mack says
Reading is a life long skill and path to joy… start well with this book.
Dan Denman says
I need to read these books. This book teaches about needing to compromise. It also talks about dealing with our life as it is.
Sherrie Cruson says
Love that this book is animal themed. My granddaughter loves animals and loves reading. I like that this book teaches children how to cope with different life situations. Thanks for the contest.
shirley emitt says
We look for books with teaching skills, this one would be a good one.
Tara O. says
My daughter and I have read the first two Bruce books and loved them! We are very excited to read this new one too!
joanne major says
I like these books. Teach kids life is mot perfect and everything does not go your way always I should of had these for my daughter
Dandi D says
My children have really enjoyed the other Bruce books, so I know they would like this one!
Terry says
I love the Bruce series as they teach children about life’s little lessons.
Will G says
I learned that Bruce is an actual book series.
Jennifer Keating says
This book sounds super cute, and the kids in the pictures look like they are really enjoying it! I can only imagine how my own son would be acting reading it..I can hear his giggle now! <3 Precious!
Steve Weber says
My nieces are super into reading right now.. I think they might have to be introduced to Bruce!
chrissy c says
This book is awesome!!! I need to get this for the kids I babysit!
Birdie Skolfield says
Bruce has a mess on his hands and he shows kids how to deal with it cant wait to read this one with my kids life lessons for sure
Linda Szymoniak says
It’s never too early to teach a child that life doesn’t always work out perfectly, and there will be bumps in the road along the way. How we deal with those bumps is what makes us who we are. Love the idea of this book and really like the artwork!
Elizabeth Tarlow says
I love books like this that can help teach “life lessons”, and lead to meaningful conversations!
Lisa Ehrman says
The book looks huge and has huge pictures! The bright colors will really hold the children’s attention.
LeAnn Harbert says
My granddaughters would like this book.
Jen R says
I love children’s books that teach moral lessons while entertaining. This book, Bruce’s Big Move sounds like it would do just that.
KENNETH OHL says
my little niece would love this book I think never heard of Bruce before
vickie couturier says
my grandsons would love this book a lot,,their grandpas name is Bruce
Natalie says
My nephew is very adventurous and would love this book!
Sarah Phillips says
I like that this book teaches children how to roll with the punches and work with change. Very important lesson for children to learn!
Soha Molina says
The books that help kids learn to adjust are a big help.
Judy Schechter says
This series can help kids become more accepting of things they can’t change, which is very important! It shows that people can be resilient!
Lauryn R says
This looks like a great book! I would definitely love to add it to our family library, we love books! 🙂
Angelica Dimeo says
The book looks cute and we just moved so this hits home for my kids and I will look into buying this book.
Lisa F. says
New normal: We all have to adjust to new normals quite often in our lives. This is a great concept for a children’s book.
Amanda Roach says
this looks like a very cute book. i think it would be one my nephew would definatley love. thanks for sharing yoru review.
ANNETTE FISHER says
sounds like a cute story for my grand kids.
Paula says
I appreciate the inclusion of one photo from the interior of the book. I like how it is illustrated.
Kelly Kimmell says
My daughter is an avid reader. I think she would really enjoy this book.
Debbie P says
This book is a great teaching tool for children about change and that it will be ok in the end.
Dawn Monroe says
This is my introduction to the series. I love the bright illustrations and the real life issues. I think my grandkids would enjoy Bruce especially the second book with the animal hotel.
Anita Duvall says
This sounds like a really good book for kids. Teaching as well as reading.
Pamela Gurganus says
I love that there is a series of these books! I think my nieces and nephew would really like them. Especially all of the different characters and cute pictures!
Jan Lee says
The kids right now don’t have to move anywhere. I know they do want pets though and would love to have some ” geese” or “mice” around, lol. I think both the kids would enjoy hearing the Bruce story read to them. My great niece just started school so she’ll learn to read soon and would be excited to read this book when she can 🙂
Shantell Bentley says
Sounds like a book for my 5 year old. And that’s the part about being use to the old and trying to bring in the new. But you still miss the old and end of still bring the old.
Rita Leonard says
I m always looking for new books for my granddaughter. This seems like one that she would like
debbie mc says
Sounds like a great book, I know my daughter would absolutely love it!
Kelly D says
I think this book is a great way to help kids accept change. I think my kids would love it.
Janet W. says
This books has such a great message! The illustrations are adorable and my grandsons would enjoy reading it!
Jo-Ann Brightman says
I like the size of the book and the topic covers. I would want to read it to my grandchildren.
Michelle S says
I love the size of the book plus the bright colors it uses.
Tamala says
I like that this could show kids how things don’t always go as planned, and that they have a choice in how they react when these things happen.
Jennifer Odom says
These are fantastic books! We have read the first two. I didn’t know there was a third. We can’t wait to read it!
Dana Rodriguez says
This vook looks super cute! This would make a nice gift.
Maureen says
What a great book to help children and for grandparents to bond with the grandchildren.
mami2jcn says
My daughter has the Mother Bruce book and loves it. She would really enjoy this one as well.
Darlene Owen says
My grandchildren love to be read to and I love to read them books that have a lesson to be learned from them. This book is about learning.
Lisa Brown says
It sounds like such a cute story. The book is a good size and the colors and graphics are fun and attractive, kids should love it.
Kim Henrichs says
My family moves a lOT. I think they could relate to and enjoy this.
Debbie Welchert says
I love this book and the way it teaches kids that things do change and don’t always turn out the way they want them to. To just make the best of any situation. My grandchildren could learn a lot from this fun book. They would just love reading it.
Stephanie Phelps says
Oh how sweet this would be perfect for the kids. Having four sons it is hard sometimes for everyone to get along but in the end they all love one another!
Sarah Hayes says
this looks like such a cute book. we are always looking for new ones to add to our library and I know my LO would love Bruce
Karen Giasson says
I am going to have to go get this book for my grandchildren. I would love to read this with them.
tina m says
Its always good to teach your children that everything doesn’t always go as planned and that you might have to make an adjustment.
Gina M says
I think it is so important for kids to get messages like this through books in a way they can relate to them. I would love to read it with my son.
Cynthia Robinson says
Love your review! Made me wanna buy it for my 6 yr.old granddaughter. It actually teaches something. I like it.
Cynthia Hilliard says
Love your review! Made me wanna buy it for my 6 yr.old granddaughter. It actually teaches something. I like it.
Cathy Philipps says
I had not heard of the Bruce books but they sound like very wonderful stories!
Laura G says
I am excited to learn about this set. It is just what my niece needs to help her to learn how to deal with change. She’s still very young and change is overwhelming for her.
wendi says
these are great books and they actually give you a lesson i love the big pictures!
Jackie says
I learned that it is the third book in the Bruce series. The illustrations are really cute and it looks like a nice story.
Julie Lundstrom says
I have heard really good things from my sister about the Bruce Grumpy Bear books. I would love to try reading one to my son.
Nancy says
This looks like a colorful and fun book for the family to enjoy together.
Tiffany Banks says
I love how big the book is!! It would make my daughter very interested in it
rochelle Haynes says
Sounds like a nice movie love to see this
James Robert says
Sounds like an awesome book for the kids to read. My kids all enjoy reading so glad to hear about this one. Thank you!
Carmela Jones says
I like the story line for my grandchildren to read.
angie depue says
our family has read Mother Bruce and love it! Great story, love how it teaches kids about changes and how to adapt through everything.
justin orkin says
Very nice story. Love kids stories
HS says
We have read Mother Bruce and love it, can’t wait to check this new one out.
Heather Gnau says
What a lovely way to help teach kids about changing adapting and accepting the circumstances around them.
Elena says
Looks like a cute book. My son would like to read it
Kimberly Flickinger says
This sounds like a very cute book, I will definitely check it out. Thank you for sharing.