Each autumn, just before the onset of winter, a bear shows up in the rugged woodland behind a family farm. Via his simple text and large-format watercolor paintings, author/illustrator Jim Arnosky depicts the change of seasons and the ritual of hibernation in "a beautiful, imaginative, and informative approach to natural history for the nursery set" (Booklist). Full color.

"Imagine a world where all humans must hibernate through a brutally cold winter, their bodies dangerously close to death as they enter an ultra-low metabolic state of utterly dreamless sleep. All humans, that is, apart from the Winter Consuls, a group of officers who diligently watch over the vulnerable sleeping citizens. Charlie Worthing is a novice, chosen by a highflying hero Winter Consul to accompany him to the Douzey, a remote sector in the...

Over the snow, the world is hushed and white, but under the snow is a secret world of squirrels and snowshoe hares, bears and bullfrogs, and many others who live outside in the woods during the winter.

Describes, in verse, what goes on in the bear's den during winter hibernation.

The animal kingdom is full of extraordinary hibernators, but which animal would win a hibernator battle? Read this book to find out. Journey to the bottom of an icy pond with a painted turtle. Sleep in a black bear's den. Compare animals side-by-side with colorful photos and cool infographics. Decide for yourself the winner of each animal face-off! -back cover.

Mrs. Bear plans a surprise Valentine's Day celebration for Mr. Bear despite their usual hibernating habits at that time of year.

"A cozy winter bedtime story, featuring a boy and animal characters, that touches on the concept of hibernation"--

A dormouse encounters many different animals as she searches for a place to spend the winter.

Just after the first snowfall, Bear is ready to go to sleep until spring but his friends encourage him to spend one last day playing with them.

Mouse feels sad because his best friend Bear is getting ready to go to bed for the winter.