Ballet Bruce (World of Reading: Little Bruce)

by Ryan Higgins (Author) Ryan Higgins (Illustrator)

Reading Level: K − 1st Grade

Bruce, the ever-grumpy bear, helps the geese prepare for ballet in this book perfect for readerswho are ready to stretch their wings. The geese want to do ballet! But first they will need a lot of gear. They will need Bruce's help to get it. Do Bruce and the geese have what it takes to get ready for ballet?

Ryan Higgins's trademark humor, distinctive art, and lovable characters capture the spirit of the New York Times best-selling Mother Bruce picture book series while helping young readers move from listening to read alouds to reading on their own.

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PreS-Gr 1--Mother Bruce is back in the form of an easy reader that young children can utilize to start reading about Bruce's adventures on their own. The geese whom Bruce never intended to "Mother" are now his responsibility, and today they decide they are ready to try ballet. Grumpy bear Bruce is trying to rest in his chair when the sad goose eyes hit him, and he gives in. The geese tell him that in order to participate in ballet, they will need shoes. Bruce diligently gets on his motorcycle and goes to get them shoes. When he returns with the shoes, the geese demand fancy dance pants, and out goes Bruce again. This continues over and over; Bruce has to continually ride into and out of town, while dealing with tons of construction and traffic. After gathering all of the necessary items and thinking that maybe he can rest, the geese decide they want to take a ride with Bruce. Simple text and repetitive words and phrases, coupled with the usual delightful illustrations of Bruce and the geese, create a comedic and fun reader for the preschool to primary school age group. This book will be a favorite for those who have been following the "Bruce" series, and still loved by those who haven't yet met this bear-goose family. VERDICT Recommended for purchase for any library collection.--Kristen Todd-Wurm

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Ryan Higgins
Ryan T. Higgins (ryanthiggins.com) is the author and illustrator of the New York Times best-selling Mother Bruce, which received the E. B. White Read-Aloud Award and the Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Honor; Hotel Bruce; BE QUIET!; and Bruce's Big Move. He lives in Maine with his wife and kids and lots of pets.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781368059602
Lexile Measure
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Guided Reading Level
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Publisher
Disney-Hyperion
Publication date
July 05, 2022
Series
World of Reading Level 1
BISAC categories
JUV031020 - Juvenile Fiction | Performing Arts | Dance
JUV002030 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Bears
JUV043000 - Juvenile Fiction | Readers | Beginner
JUV002280 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Ducks, Geese, Etc.
Library of Congress categories
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