Autumn has come, and everyone's favorite grouchy bear is attempting to prepare a feast for his murine charges. Unfortunately, said charges are determined to consume and/or wreck every dish: sticking their feet in the stew, munching the apples and pumpkins, using the peas to shoot at Bruce and the gravy as a slide. When dinnertime comes, there's nothing to eat, but the mice are nevertheless thankful for that nothing, as they've had a fun day...

Thanks for Nothing! is the second "Little Bruce" book I have read, following upon author/illustrator Ryan T. Higgins' Spring Stinks, and much like that title, I found it somewhat wanting, when it comes to the story. The artwork was as humorous as ever, as was the story idea, but the execution just felt flat. Although a fan of the full-sized picture books about these characters, I'm beginning to conclude that the smaller, square picture books in the "Little Bruce" line are just not for me. That being said, I do think young fans of Mother Bruce and his charges might still enjoy them, so it is to them that I would recommend this one. ( )

Got to love Bruce.

This time he actually wants to make a feast. He's thankful. Dare we say....happy?!

BUT of course our woodland friends make everything go awry. Still, in those moments, there are things to be thankful for.

This wasn't my favorite Bruce book. (I like ones that actually have a story). BUT it still made me chuckle. ( )

Cute, short book ( )