Meet Spruce, a spunky Alaskan grizzly bear who's anything but ordinary After his first winter hibernation, Spruce decides snoozing is not for him-he'd rather chase adventure under wide-open skies. With his best pal, Graham the goose, by his side, Spruce fixes up a rickety old plane and learns to soar south to the vibrant wetlands of Louisiana. From outsmarting alligators to teaching new friends how to fish and whip up berry jams, Spruce's winter is bursting with excitement. Buckle up and join Spruce on a heartwarming, high-flying journey of courage, friendship, and big dreams that will captivate young readers