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

Lionel's winter adventures include pretending to be an Arctic explorer, building a snowman, and making some New Year's resolutions.

Celebrates the beauty of a snowfall and its happy effects on children.

"During the first snowy day of winter, five little penguins bundle up and venture outside to play"--

When Grandmother Winter shakes out her feather quilt birds, bats, bears, and other creatures prepare themselves for the cold.

"A boy and his pet dragon go sledding, make a snow fort, and have a snowball fight with friends on a fun winter day"--Provided by publisher.

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 child observes the coming of winter and its effects on the weather, animals, and plants. Includes suggestions for wintertime activities.

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.

A simple description of the characteristics of winter.