"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...

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

Every autumn a bear shows up behind the farm, and goes through a series of routines before finding a den among the hilltop boulders where he sleeps all winter long.

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

"It's time for Bear to hibernate, but he can't sleep! His cave is filled with his friends--Raccoon, who snores; Beaver, who fidgets; and Skunk, who's just a little bit smelly. Then Bear gets an idea: he decides to reserve a room at a fancy hotel. The hotel has all the food, hot water, blankets, and pillows that Bear could ever want. So why is he still having trouble falling asleep?"--Dust jacket.

"Geese are calling, a chilly wind is blowing, and the sky is turning gray. Winter is on its way. For Mama Bear and Small Bear, that means it's time to tuck into their den for a long sleep. But Mouse is scurrying by, and Chipmunk is still gathering nuts beside the lake. And look at Hare and Skunk, still romping through the leaves! Why can't Small Bear stay up, too? To each question, Mama Bear responds with the coziest of answers, finally painting a...

"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" -- Provided by publisher.

After helping his family prepare their burrow for the winter and joining them in a long nap beneath the cold Pennsylvania snow, Punxsutawney Phil emerges on Groundhog Day to predict the weather.

After a long winter, the mice Whistler and Lila invite a sleepy bear to have breakfast at the lighthouse, but when he falls asleep in the garden for forty-three days, they realize he might not be done hibernating.

"When Hedgehog wakes up after his winter nap, it's springtime! He sees that the snow is gone, and in its place is green grass. Flowers are blooming, and his bird friends have returned. But he can't see spring. Where is it?"--Provided by publisher.