Age Group: 3 - 6 Years

Description: When Bear awakens from his long winter sleep, he’s searching for breakfast but instead discovers a mysterious egg outside his cave. Soon, the egg hatches to reveal Gozzle, a spirited little gosling who instantly decides Bear must be her daddy. Though Bear tries to explain the differences between them, Gozzle is determined to follow Bear everywhere—trying to climb, dig, and eat honey just like him. Their delightful misadventures lead Bear from a reluctant caretaker into a loving, doting parent. As Gozzle eventually grows and finds her place among her own kind, the special bond with Bear remains strong, lasting across generations. This tender, laugh-out-loud picture book explores themes of family, acceptance, and home, highlighting how true connections can form even among the most unlikely pairs. Julia Donaldson’s warm prose and Sara Ogilvie’s lively illustrations combine to create a heartwarming celebration of belonging and unconditional love