Ever have a close encounter with a bear? Chris Peterson was nicknamed "Abe" by kids at the summer camps he oversaw because of his likeness to the president, and most of his writing follows the fun, adventurous, and humorous interactions between himself, children, and bears in Alaska. Most books about bears tend to deal with bear attacks or fairy tales, and most people seem naturally afraid of bears. This book presents eight true stories that show another side of bears. The purpose of this book is to give young people and adults some exciting stories that will help them face their fears and enjoy the wonderful outdoors.