Mother Bruce

"Mother Bruce" introduces Bruce, a curmudgeonly bear whose quiet, egg-loving life is upended when the goose eggs he plans to cook hatch, and the goslings imprint on him as their mother. Despite his best efforts to shoo them away or send them south, Bruce finds himself stuck with his new, noisy family. This humorous picture book explores themes of unexpected parenthood, found family, and learning to love what you didn't expect. It's perfect for ages 4-8, offering laughs for both children and adults.

Bruce is a grumpy bear who likes no one and nothing but cooked eggs, but when some eggs he was planning to boil hatch and the goslings believe he is their mother, he must try to make the best of the situation.