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Bruce and the Legend of Soggy Hollow — Content Guide for Parents

By Ryan T. HigginsDisney Publishing Worldwide2023ISBN 978136805958948 pages
Bruce and the Legend of Soggy Hollow

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Celebrate all things scary with #1 New York Times best-selling author Ryan T. Higgins's beloved Mother Bruce.

Bruce is a bear who does not like holidays, and he really doesn't like Halloween. His family of mice and geese decides the only way to get Bruce excited about Halloween is to tell a scary story.

But their campfire tale takes a turn when a ghostly visitor appears. Will Bruce get in the Halloween spirit? Or will the Halloween spirit get Bruce?

Read all the Mother Bruce books!

Picture Books:

  • Mother Bruce
  • Hotel Bruce
  • Bruce's Big Move
  • Be Quiet!
  • Santa Bruce
  • Bruce's Big Storm
  • The Bruce Swap
  • Hey, Bruce!
  • Bruce Saves the Planet

Board Books:
  • 1 Grumpy Bruce
  • Peek-a-Bruce

Little Bruce Books:

  • Spring Stinks
  • Thanks for Nothing!
  • Out Cold

Early Readers:
  • Bruce's Big Fun Day
  • Ballet Bruce

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Bruce and the Legend of Soggy Hollow appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence is present in the book. The narrative focuses on Halloween themes and storytelling without any depiction of physical violence between characters. The book features Halloween themes and a story that includes elements intended to be spooky, such as a retelling of the 'Legend of Sleepy Hollow'. However, it is framed in a humorous and child-friendly manner, making it suitable for young readers.

  • Does Bruce and the Legend of Soggy Hollow have violence?

    No violence is present in the book. The narrative focuses on Halloween themes and storytelling without any depiction of physical violence between characters.

  • Does Bruce and the Legend of Soggy Hollow have scary content?

    The book features Halloween themes and a story that includes elements intended to be spooky, such as a retelling of the 'Legend of Sleepy Hollow'. However, it is framed in a humorous and child-friendly manner, making it suitable for young readers.

  • Does Bruce and the Legend of Soggy Hollow have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results reference other works and reviews but do not indicate any religious themes or practices in 'Bruce and the Legend of Soggy Hollow'.

  • Does Bruce and the Legend of Soggy Hollow have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes are present in the book. The narrative does not focus on race or racism as a central theme.

  • Does Bruce and the Legend of Soggy Hollow have profanity?

    No profanity is present in the book. The narrative is aimed at children and is expected to use age-appropriate language.

  • Does Bruce and the Legend of Soggy Hollow have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The narrative focuses on Halloween and storytelling rather than environmental issues.

  • Does Bruce and the Legend of Soggy Hollow have sexual identity?

    No sexual content in the book. The search results do not indicate any sexual themes or references within the narrative of 'Bruce and the Legend of Soggy Hollow'.

  • Does Bruce and the Legend of Soggy Hollow have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It features animal characters in a humorous context without any focus on traditional or modern gender roles.

  • Does Bruce and the Legend of Soggy Hollow have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the book 'Bruce and the Legend of Soggy Hollow'. The search results do not provide any relevant information indicating the presence of LGBTQ+ content in the narrative.