Alice follows a white rabbit down a glacier crevasse and goes on a fantastical Alaskan adventure full of absurd people and animals.

Claudia loves butterflies. Blue ones. Yellow ones. Purple ones with dots. And since she can't take them home, she paints them in all their beautiful colors. But when winter comes, there are no more butterflies to paint...until she finds a little moth. Suddenly, Claudia sees winter in a whole new light.

When Squirrel sees snow for the first time, Bird helps him adjust, but just as Squirrel starts to enjoy it, the snow disappears, leaving Squirrel convinced a thief is on the loose.

Owl and his friends gather up gifts of hope from the woodlands to help shine the light on the longest night of the year.

After hearing about winter from his friends, Hedgie the hedgehog tries to stay awake to experience its wonders.

Describes how and why daylight grows shorter as winter approaches, the effect of shorter days on animals and people, and how the winter solstice has been celebrated throughout history. Includes activities.

"A winter's day is transformed from bleak to beautiful by warm friendship and a new perspective in a gentle story that encourages the appreciation and celebration of cozy pleasures and quiet joys"--Provided by publisher.

"Simple text and supportive images introduce beginning readers to the characteristics of the season of winter. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

"Zander the goose decides not to go south for the winter with the rest of his flock. Having to adapt to his new snowy environment, Zander asks for advice from forest animals. When Zander is about to give up, a little girl finds him and brings him home. Finally finding a perfect "adaptation" in the little girl's house, Zander spends the winter with his new friend. When the other geese return, they humorously move into the house as well."-- Provided...

Simple text and photographs explore how some birds work together in winter to find food. Includes an activity to make a bird feeder out of recycled materials, as well as a glossary.