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

The peaceful winter that Mona the mouse expected at the Heartwood Hotel is disturbed by a difficult guest, food shortages caused by a huge blizzard, and secrets.

Children describe their favorite things to do during the winter, from playing in the snow to indoor activities..

Despite their elaborate preparations for the winter, the animals and birds are delighted by a surprise banquet after a big snow.

"A boy, his father and their dog have a perfect day in a snowy city."--

Brownie the groundhog is ready for her long winter nap, but her friends miss her so much they can't obey her orders not to disturb her. Instead they hatch a plan for a nighttime surprise.

Frederick, the poet mouse, stores up something special for the long cold winter. "While other mice are gathering food for the winter, Frederick seems to daydream the summer away. When dreary weather comes, it is Frederick the poet-mouse who warms his friends and cheers them with his words".-Wilson Library Bulletin. Illustrated. A field mouse appears to be ignoring the coming of winter, but actually he is not.

Baby explores the wonders of winter and identifies such winter items as a red sled, a giant snow plow, and a furry groundhog.

"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"--

Max the duck likes to spend the winter in Irene's house.