When Bear notices that winter is nearly here he hurries to tell Snail, after which each animal tells another until finally the already sleeping Bear is awakened in his den with the news.

Introduces hibernation and how some animals prepare for and experience hibernation each year.

"Frog is excited about the coming of winter, until he finds out that frogs sleep through the long cold months while they hibernate"--

"Captivating photos of animals accompany simple, engaging text to explain dormancy in nature. This highly curricular book teaches young readers about different kinds of dormancy and which animals do what. Featuring creatures like ladybugs, chickadees, squirrels, and even alligators, this book won't put curious kids to sleep!"-- provided by publisher.

As the weather turns cold and snow starts to fall, Baby Bear just keeps frolicking with his friends... (From book jacket).

A grizzly bear searches for the perfect place to hibernate.

As winter's chill spreads, different animals settle into their cozy homes for a long sleep.

The forest animals' Christmas celebrations keep interrupting Grumpy Badger's winter hibernation, until he decides to join them.

"When winter hits, many people in colder climates spend most of their time indoors. But what do wild animals do? Some animals spend winters hibernating. In this book, beginning readers will learn what hibernation is, why some animals hibernate and others don't, how hibernating animals prepare for their long sleep, and more. Full-color photographs grab readers' attention and allow them to draw connections to the text. Readers will love learning about...

"Bear is supposed to sleep through the winter, but he doesn't want to miss out on any of the fun. Fortunately, Mama Duck comes up with a plan that will help everyone have the perfect winter"--